Indian Folk : Bhangra

Bhangra (Punjabi: ਭੰਗੜਾ, بھنگڑا Hindi: भांगड़ा) is a form of dance and music which originated in the Punjab region of first Pakistan and India. It was one of the traditional dances of the Punjab region divided between India and Pakistan and sharing some of its origins, with dances in the north-west India, Afghanistan and even the Iran. She became, after the synthesis of the partition of India where the Hindu and Sikh refugees in India, shared their traditional dances from their former homes in Pakistan. This hybrid has become the Bhangra dance. It has become popularized by the Indian Sikh community. Bhangra began as a folk dance conducted by farmers / bowl to celebrate the coming of spring, or Vaisakhi. During Bhangra, people sing Punjabi lyrics Boliyaan, at least one person plays the Dhol drum, and others in May playing the flute, dholak drum or other musical instruments. While Bhangra began as a part of harvest festival celebrations, it eventually became part of those occasions as weddings and New Year celebrations Also today, Bhangra has gained popularity in the world, both in traditional forms and as a fusion with genres such as hip-hop, house and reggae. films, and even collegiate competitions.

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Bhangra lyrics, always sung in the Punjabi language, generally cover social issues such as love, relationships, money, dancing, getting drunk and marriage. Additionally, there are countless Bhangra songs devoted to Punjabi pride themes and Punjabi heroes. The lyrics are tributes to the rich cultural traditions of the Punjabis. In particular, many Bhangra tracks have been written about Udham Singh and Bhagat Singh. Less serious topics include beautiful ladies with their colorful duppattas, and dancing and drinking in the fields of the Punjab.