Folk traditions are always at the core of
people’s interest. The artistic expression makes the soul of any region. Rajasthani
folk dances and music are an ethereal heritage that has made the state proud
across the boundaries. Your Rajasthan tour is incomplete without
getting the experience of them.
Rajasthan’s Folk Dances
The names are exciting as the dances forms,
Ghoomar being the most popular one. It is a highly praised dance type from
Rajasthan. The women folks of Bhil community used to perform the dance in
worship of Goddess Saraswati.
This slow-paced dance is a popular performance in marriages
and special Ghoomar choreographer is hired for this. The women dressed in bright
flowy skirts, take veil over head and dance on a folk melody.
Rajasthani Kalbeliya dance is yet another form
that has wide popularity. Wandering snake charmers or Kalbeliya are also known
street musicians. The dance form is performed by
Kalbeliya clan women. This ancient dance style is a rustic form of expression.
It is later adopted by professional dancers who performed in various music
festivals.
From the striking dresses to acrobatic body
movements everything is sensuous. The body sway on the music of `been` and
‘duff’. Flexible movements of the dancers are nail-biting. With every pacing
spin, you’ll feel butterflies in the stomach.
Ranadholi is one of the best Kalbelia dancers
troupe Jaipur. You can contact them for making your event livelier.
Kachchhi Ghodi dance originated in the Shekhawati region is
a colorful dummy horse dance. The turbaned performers wear
horse costumes for the performance. Kachchhi Ghodi emerged as a mock fight acts
used to entertain bridegroom side. The dance steps are matched with the beats of the drum.
Other folk dances like Gair, Bhavai, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali,
Chari, Ghindar, Kathputli etc. too are a great indulgence for visitors. You should not miss them. Pushkar Camel fair provides an
excellent opportunity to witness Rajasthani culture.
Rajasthani folk music andartists
Folk music of Rajasthan has effervescent of
the state. Rajasthani music brings flashes of several vibrant memories. Even
the raw looking instruments produce brilliant Rajasthani folk music that can
amaze anyone. Sarangi, Daf, Nagara, Tarpi, Rawanhattha, Poongi, Chang,
Banki, Algoza, Dhol, Kamayacha, Morchang, Damru, Shehnai, Been, and Ektara are
gold ingots of Rajasthan’s folk arts.
Folk artist groups like Langa and Manganiyars, Kanjars,
Ranas, and Mirasis have a unique style of singing. Different community attempts
different ragas. They have different raga for specific occasion, time, and
season.
Manganiyars are recognized worldwide and they use Khadtal like no other. Rajasthani folk
artists are very popular out of India too. So these cultural groups carry the
fragrance of Rajasthan to the places they travel.
Ila Arun, Raja Hasan, Sartaj Khan, Swaroop Khan, and Sarwar
Khan have introduced the flavor of Rajasthani folk singing in Bollywood.
As like the sand dunes and camel rides,
Rajasthanis breathe in its folk art. The artists touch the heart of audiences
with soulful voices and stunning compositions. Folk music is also evolving. It
is now fusing with musical styles like electro music to invade mainstream music
scenario.
