Music of Uttarakhand
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Folk music in Uttarakhand refers to the traditional and contemporary songs of Kumaon and Garhwal regions in the foothills of Himalayas. The songs reflect the state's cultural heritage and the lifestyle of its inhabitants in the Himalayas. Common themes in this music include the natural beauty of the region, seasonal changes, festivals, religious traditions, cultural practices, folk tales, historical figures, ancestral bravery, and love ballads.
Dhol damau, Turri, ransingha, dholki, daur, thali, bhankora and mashakbaja are a few among a variety of instruments used in this State. n recent years, Global musical instruments have been incorporated in popular folk songs by singers like Gajendra Rana and Narendra Singh Negi. This has allowed artists to create a sound that is catered to a large audience while maintaining the essence of traditional Uttarakhandi folk music.