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Jun 28, 2022 · In the Rarh region, for instance, which includes the districts of Medinipur, Bankura, Purulia, West Burdwan and Birbhum, folk sounds of Bhadu, Tusu, Jawa and Jhumur are the most popular. ADVERTISEMENT
Rarh region (Bengali pronunciation:) is a toponym for an area in the Indian subcontinent that lies between the Chota Nagpur Plateau on the West and the Ganges Delta on the East. Although the boundaries of the region have been defined differently according to various sources throughout history, it is mainly coextensive with the state of West ...
of folk song. `Tusu` song is one of the most popular traditional folk song, which is prevalent in Rarh Bangla region from very ancient period. Tusu is considered as the Goddess of crops. Tusu song is sung throughout the month of `Poush` starting from `Agrahayan Sankranti`. It is like a
Aug 10, 2023 · The folk songs of West Bengal are not merely tunes; they are the soulful expressions of a diverse and rich cultural heritage. Each song, each rhythm tells a story about the land and its people, weaving a melodious tapestry that resonates with the very essence of Bengal.
- West Bengal is home to numerous folk songs like Baul, Bhatiali, Bhawaiya, Jhumur, Gambhira, Shyama Sangeet, Lalon Geeti, Gombhira, and Tusu.
- West Bengal's folk songs have influenced contemporary music by inspiring modern composers, integrating traditional instruments into modern music, f...
- Some renowned artists include Lalon Fakir for Lalon Geeti, Abbasuddin Ahmed for Bhatiali, and Farida Parveen for Baul songs. Many community-based a...
- Traditional instruments such as ektara, dotara, khamak, sarinda, flute, madal, dhol, and harmonium are commonly associated with various Bengali fol...
- Bengali folk songs like Baul music have gained international recognition, including UNESCO's Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanit...
May 21, 2022 · Space is vital in determining the tune of Baul songs which vary from region to region. The Bauls of North Bengal adopt Bhawaiya tune expressing their ideas, while Jhumur nourishes the Baul music in case of Rarh. Chottanagapur plateau is the land of Jhumur, the musical tune of which develops a distinct Baulscape in northern Rarh.
Joy, sorrow, wish, love and the glimpses of the entire lives of women are expressed in the Bhadu songs. Though this festival is mainly celebrated by women of sub-castes and outcastes of Rarh Bengal, it has reached the household of upper-caste family also.
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BHADU SONG. Bhadu is a most popular Devi of Rarh as well as western most Bengal(Manbhum Region). It is a folk Goddess worshipped in the month of Bhadra(August-september). The main attraction of Bhadu Festival is Bhadu Song which is sung by rural Women.
