Rajasthani Folk Songs
Rajasthani folk culture is one of the most distinct in India’s entire cultural heritage. The folk songs of this region are quite unique and there are a few basic types such as the Maand which is sung to famous kings such as Ramdeoji, Tejaji and Gogaji and that developed first in the royal courts of these rulers; Bhajans, which are devotional in nature (specifically to Lord Krishna) and are immensely popular having been written by the legendary Mirabai and Panihari which are female oriented and are basically songs about the paucity of water that the Rajasthanis have always faced and about activities accosiated with the village well. These folk songs also use a variety of indigenous musical instruments such as Shehnai, Morchang, Khartal, Chang, Ghungru, Manjeera, Kamayacha, Bankia, Nagara, Kamayacha, Algoza and Ravanhatta.
The most famous Rajasthani folk songs are Aur Rang De Balam Chhoto So, Chirmi, Dheere Chal E Panihari, Gangaur, Bichhudo,Boli Pyari Lage, Dudheli, Bana, Gorband, Kesariyo Hazari Gul Ro Phool,Chalo Piyaji Aapan, Ghooghri, Gora Gora Gal, Jadoo Daryo Re, Ghoomar, Chalo Dekhan Ne, Lehariyo, Kesariya Banna, Amba Badi, Dhumaladi, Ghoomar, Dudhaliya Banaa, Kachi Ghudalo, Sorath, Arni, Bedaloo, Manihar, Menhadi Maleer, Rana, Ranau, Sindhi Bhairavi, etc. Playing this kind of music requires a lot of skill and hence the folk artists are highly revered and many foreigners travel to India to watch the folk dances and shows.
The availability of these songs is on the upswing thanks to many groups and fans that have made a major effort to revive them. These Rajasthani folk songs are now available online and can be yours as they are available for free download in mp3 format or any other of your preference. You can also get lyrics, live videos and even background story about these songs on the same websites.
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