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Main article: The two main traditions of Indian classical music are Carnatic music, which is found predominantly in the peninsular regions, and Hindustani music, which is found in the northern, eastern and central regions. The basic concepts of this music includes (microtones), (notes), (ornamentations), (melodies improvised from basic grammars), and (rhythmic patterns used in percussion). Its tonal system divides the octave into 22 segments called shrutis, not all equal but each roughly equal to a quarter of a whole tone of the Western music.

Hindustani music [ ]. Main article: The Hindustani music tradition diverged from Carnatic music around the 13th-14th centuries CE. [ ] The practice Vedic times where the hymns in Sama Veda, an ancient religious text, were sung as Samagana and not chanted. Developing a strong and diverse tradition over several centuries, it has contemporary traditions established primarily in India but also in Pakistan and Bangladesh. In contrast to Carnatic music, the other main Indian classical music tradition originating from the South, Hindustani music was not only influenced by ancient Hindu musical traditions, historical and native Indian sounds but also enriched by the performance practices of the. Classical genres are,,, and, and there are also several semi-classical forms.

Carnatic music [ ]. Main article: The present of Carnatic music can be traced to the 14th - 15th centuries AD and thereafter. It originated in South India during the rule of Vijayanagar Empire.

Like Hindustani music, it is, with improvised variations, but tends to have more fixed compositions. It consists of a composition with improvised embellishments added to the piece in the forms of,, and, in the case of more advanced students, Raga, Tala, Pallavi. The main emphasis is on the vocals as most compositions are written to be sung, and even when played on instruments, they are meant to be performed in a singing style (known as gāyaki).

There are about 7.2 million ragas (or scales) in Carnatic Music, [ ] with around 300 still in use today. Is the first known composer in Carnatic music. He is widely regarded as the Andhra Pada kavitā Pitāmaha (Godfather of Telugu song-writing). Is considered the father of Carnatic music, while the later musicians, and are considered the trinity of Carnatic music. [ ] Noted artists of Carnatic music include (the father of the current concert format),, Palaghat K.V. Narayanaswamy,,, and more recently,,,,,,,,,,,. Every December, the city of in India has its eight-week-long, which is the world's largest cultural event.

Carnatic music has served as the foundation for most music in South India, including folk music, festival music and has also extended its influence to film music in the past 100–150 years or so. Light classical music [ ] There are many types of music which comes under the category of light classical or semi-classical. Some of the forms are,,,,,, and. Folk music [ ]. And accompanied by Rabindra Sangeet used and traditional as sources.

Tagore wrote some 2,230 songs. Was a towering figure in Indian music. Writing in, he created a library of over 2,000 songs now known by Bengalis as rabindra sangeet whose form is primarily influenced by Hindustani classical, sub-classicals, Carnatic, western, bauls, bhatiyali and different folk songs of India. Many singers in and base their entire careers on the singing of Tagore musical masterpieces. The national anthem of India and national anthem of Bangladesh are Rabindra Sangeets. Bihu of Assam [ ].

Jeng Bihu dancers at Rongali Bihu celebration in Bangalore (: বিহু) is the festival of New Year of falling on mid April. This is a festival of nature and mother earth where the first day is for the cows and buffalos. Second day is for the man. Bihu dances and songs accompanied by traditional drums and wind instruments are essential part of this festival. Bihu songs are energetic and with beats to welcome the festive spring.

Assamese drums (dhol), Pepa(horm usually made from buffalo horn), gogona are major instruments used. Main article: or Raas is a form of Gujarati cultural dance that is performed with sticks. The present musical style is derived from the traditional musical accompaniment to the folk dance.

It is practiced in (mainly) the state of Gujarat. There is also another type of dance and music associated with Dandiya/Raas called. Ganasangeet [ ] Ganasangeet message. The songs are usually about Freedom, community strength, patriotism. Due to the, a lot of protest songs about anti-imperialism/pro-socialism have been written in India. Examples:,,,, etc.

Uttarakhandi Music [ ]. This section does not any. Unsourced material may be challenged and. (March 2016) () Uttarakhandi folk music had its root in the lap of nature and the hilly terrain of the region.

Common themes in the folk music of Uttarakhand are the beauty of nature, various seasons, festivals, religious traditions, cultural practices, folk stories, historical characters, and the bravery of ancestors. The folks songs of are a reflection of the cultural heritage and the way people live their lives in the Himalayas. Musical instruments used in music include the dhol, damoun, turri, ransingha, dholki, daur, thali, bhankora and masakbhaja. And are also sometimes used, especially in recorded folk music from the 1960s onwards. Generic Indian and global musical instruments have been incorporated in modern popular folks by singers like Narendra Singh Negi, Mohan Upreti, Gopal Babu Goswami, Chandra Singh Rahi etc.

Main article: comes from the word Lavanya which means love. This is one of the most popular forms of dance and music that is practiced all over. It has in fact become a necessary part of the Maharashtrian folk dance performances. Traditionally, the songs are sung by female artistes, but male artistes may occasionally sing.

The dance format associated with is known as. Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance, which particularly performed to the enchanting beats of 'Dholaki', a drum-like instrument. Dance performed by attractive women wearing nine-yard saris.

They are sung in a quick tempo. The verve, the enthusiasm, the rhythm and above all the very beat of finds an expressive declaration amidst the folk music of India, which has somewhat, redefined the term 'bliss'. Lavani originated in the arid region of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Rajasthan [ ]. A traditional Indian folk singer practicing in front of. Has a very diverse cultural collection of musician, including, Sapera, Bhopa, Jogi and (lit. 'the ones who ask/beg').

Rajasthan Diary quotes it as a soulful, full-throated music with harmonious diversity. The melodies of Rajasthan come from a variety of instruments. The stringed variety include the Sarangi, Rawanhattha, Kamayacha, Morsing and Ektara. Percussion instruments come in all shapes and sizes from the huge Nagaras and Dhols to the tiny Damrus. The Daf and Chang are a favourite of (the festival of colours) revellers. Flutes and bagpipers come in local flavours such as Shehnai, Poongi, Algoza, Tarpi, Been and Bankia. Rajasthani music is derived from the combination of string instruments, percussion instruments and wind instruments accompanied by renditions of folk singers.

It enjoys a respectable presence in Bollywood music as well. Popular music [ ] Filmi music [ ]. Main articles: and The biggest form of Indian is, or songs from Indian films, it makes up 72% of the music sales in India. The film industry of India supported music by according reverence to classical music while utilising the western orchestration to support Indian melodies. Music composers, like,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, and employed the principles of harmony while retaining classical and folk flavor.

Reputed names in the domain of Indian classical music like,, and have also composed music for films. Traditionally, in Indian films, the voice for the songs is not provided by the actors, they are provided by the professional, to sound more developed, melodious and soulful, while actors lipsynch on the screen. In the past, only a handful of singers provided the voice in Hindi films. These include,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, and.

Recent playback singers include,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, and. Rock bands like,, and exist and have gained mass appeal with the advent of cable music television. Interaction with non-Indian music [ ]. See also:,,,,, and In the late 1970s and early 1980s, fusions with Indian music were well known throughout and. 's 1955 performance in the was perhaps the beginning of this trend. Pioneers such as —who recorded a composition entitled 'India' during the November 1961 sessions for his album (the track was not released until 1963 on 's album )—also embraced this fusion.

(of ) played the on the song ' in 1965, which sparked interest from Shankar, who subsequently took Harrison as his apprentice. Innovator recorded and performed with musicians like Khalil Balakrishna, Bihari Sharma, and Badal Roy in his post-1968 electric ensembles. Virtuoso jazz guitarist John McLaughlin spent several years in Madurai learning Carnatic music and incorporated it into many of his acts including Shakti which featured prominent Indian musicians. Other Western artists such as the,,, and soon incorporated Indian influences and instruments, and added Indian performers. Legendary Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia joined guitarist Sanjay Mishra on his classic CD 'Blue Incantation' (1995).

Mishra also wrote an original score for French Director Eric Heumann for his film Port Djema (1996) which won best score at Hamptons film festival and The Golden Bear at Berlin. In 2000 he recorded Rescue with drummer Dennis Chambers (Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin et al.) and in 2006 Chateau Benares with guests DJ Logic and Keller Williams (guitar and bass).

Though the Indian music craze soon died down among mainstream audiences, die hard fans and immigrants continued the fusion. In 1985, a beat oriented, Raga Rock hybrid called Sitar Power by reintroduced sitar in western nations. Sitar Power drew the attention of a number of record labels and was snapped up by Shanachie Records of New Jersey to head their World Beat Ethno Pop division. In the late 1980s, Indian-British artists fused Indian and Western traditions to make the. Since the 1990s, Canadian born musician who has spent most of his life in India, has been creating music that is an acoustic fusion of Indian classical music with western styles.

One such singer who has merged the Bhakti sangeet tradition of India with the western non-Indian music is and sells music records of his musical. Another example is Indo-Canadian musician who has experimented with western music in her 2013 album Monologues. In the new millennium, American has featured Indian filmi and bhangra. Mainstream hip-hop artists have sampled songs from Bollywood movies and have collaborated with Indian artists. Examples include 's 'Indian Flute', and 's 'React', Slum Village's 'Disco', and ' hit song 'Addictive', which sampled a song, and sampled 's song 'Yeh Mera Dil' in their hit single '. In 1997, the British band paid tribute to with their song, which became an international hit.

-born Indian artist also had a Bhangra hit in the U. Rapidshare Mixmeister Fusion Torrent. S. With 'Mundian To Bach Ke' which featured rapper. Are not huge mainstream stars, but their politically charged and influenced sound has a multi-racial audience in their native UK. In 2008, international star appeared in a song in the film. In 2007, hip-hop producer released; an album which heavily samples and is inspired by the music of India.

Sometimes, the music of India will fuse with the traditional music of other countries. For example,, a band based in Canada, is known for fusing Indian and music, and is a fusion of music with, which itself is a fusion of hip hop, reggae, and traditional. In a more recent example of Indian-British fusion, along with collaborated in 2010 with the on a four-song EP. The British band also sampled the song ' for their single '. Indian pop music [ ].

See also:,, and Indian pop music is based on an amalgamation of Indian folk and classical music, and modern beats from different parts of the world. Cbs Program On Bullying. Pop music really started in the region with the famous playback singer 's song ‘ Ko Ko Korina’ in 1966, followed initially by in the late 1960s and then by in the early 1970s. After that, much of Indian Pop music comes from the, and until the 1990s, few singers like,, and outside it were popular. Since then, pop singers in the latter group have included,,,, a.k.a. Shaan,, (, ),, and, and music composers like or, who made top selling albums with,,,, and. Besides those listed above, popular Indi-pop singers include,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, and.

[ ] Recently, Indian pop has taken an interesting turn with the ' of songs from past Indian movie songs, new beats being added to them. Rock & metal music [ ] Raga rock [ ].

See also: Raga rock is rock or pop music with a heavy Indian influence, either in its construction, its timbre, or its use of instrumentation, such as the sitar and tabla. Raga and other forms of classical Indian music began to influence many rock groups during the 1960s; most famously. The first traces of 'raga rock' can be heard on songs such as ' by and ' ', released the previous month, featured a sitar-like riff by guitarist. The Beatles song ', which first appeared on the band's 1965 album, was the first western pop song to actually incorporate the sitar (played by lead guitarist ). ' March 1966 single ' and its B-side ' were also influential in originating the musical subgenre. Indeed, the term 'raga rock' was coined by The Byrds' publicist in the press releases for the single and was first used in print by journalist Sally Kempton in her review of 'Eight Miles High' for. George Harrison's interest in Indian music, popularised the genre in the mid-1960s with songs such as ', ' (credited to ), ' and '.

The rock acts of the sixties both in turn influenced British and American groups and Indian acts to develop a later form of. Indian rock [ ]. Playing at 'Pedal To The Metal', TDS, Indore, India in 2014. The band is known for being the pioneer of in. The rock music 'scene' in India is small compared to the filmi or fusion musicality 'scenes' but as of recent years has come into its own, achieving a cult status of sorts.

Rock music in India has its origins in the 1960s when international stars such as visited India and brought their music with them. These artists' collaboration with Indian musicians such as and have led to the development of.

International short wave radio stations such as The Voice of America, BBC, and Radio Ceylon played a major part in bringing Western pop, folk, and rock music to the masses. Indian rock bands began to gain prominence only much later, around the late 1980s.

It was around this time that the rock band formerly known as The Rock Machine got itself noticed on the international stage with hits like Rock N Roll Renegade. Other bands quickly followed. As of now, the rock music scene in India is quietly growing day by day and gathering more support. With the introduction of MTV in the early 1990s, Indians began to be exposed to various forms of rock such as grunge and speed metal. This influence can be clearly seen in many Indian bands today.

The cities of the North Easter Region, mainly Guwahati and,,, and have emerged as major melting pots for rock and metal enthusiasts. Bangalore has been the hub for rock and metal movement in India.

Some prominent bands include,,,,,,,,,,, Pentagram,,,, Zero,, Scribe,,, Zygnema,, Soulmate, and. The future looks encouraging thanks to entities such as Green Ozone, Records,, that are dedicated to promoting and supporting Indian rock. From Central India,, an Indore-based metal band, is widely credited of being the pioneer of in the region. Dance music [ ].

• • • • () Indian Hip Hop is a part of the south Asian hip hop culture termed as. Desi hip hop is a term for music and culture which combines the influences of and the; the term referring to the South Asian diaspora. The term has also come to be used as an alternative for rap music and even pop music which involves rappers of South Asian origins.

Creation of the term 'desi hip hop' is credited to. Apache Indian, UK artist of Indian origin, was the earliest to make an impact on the UK charts with a series of hits during the nineties. Introduced Hindi rap in the nineties with albums including Thanda Thanda Pani, Dilruba, Main bhi Madonna, Manjula and Dil Dhadke. His album Thanda Thanda Pani (1992) sold 100,000 copies in three and a half months and brought rap music to the Indian club scene.

Following the launch of Bohemia's second album Pesa Nasha Pyar (2006), whose tracks such as 'Kali Denali', 'Kurti' and 'Sahara' became big hits, there was a new-found interest in desi languages during the late 2000s. Even though there were several occasional hits during this period, the desi hop scene remained limited largely to the underground, with a very niche loyal audience.

Hip-hop culture, including and started seeping into the club scene and street culture of big cities like and. Bohemia introduced rap in. He performed the title track for film, appearing in the film with and. A few months later he did the title track for another Akshay Kumar film,.

In 2011, he gave a song as a present to Akshay Kumar for his first Hollywood production. Bohemia also featured in the track with on the film, 's track 'Subha Hone Na De'. Besides Bollywood and commercial rap music, the underground hip hop scene started shaping.

Many emerging rappers, crews started to create buzz in the underground hip hop scene. In north Desi Beam, in south, etc. Became popular.

There was increased interest in the rap genre in India after 2011, with a large number of rappers emerging from all corners of the country. This is largely credited to the success of in India and Bollywood, India's Hindi film industry.

Following huge success of his album, Singh went on to release several hits songs both in independently and in Bollywood. In the wake of success of Honey Singh, a new trend was formed in Bollywood with many producers roping in rap artists for their songs.

Even some big Bollywood actors like, and tried their hands at rapping. Indian hip hop has picked up steam in the suburbs of India's biggest cities creating big names like and Naezy who have been picked up by talent management agencies like OML who now have music videos with millions of views on YouTube.

Down in the south, rappers like have kept the flag of the Indian hip hop flying high. Due to the exposure through Bollywood, rap became a household term and an increased production of rap music was observed, especially in the.

There is an ongoing debate among the hip-hop community about the contribution of Honey Singh to the genre. While some artists including, Ikka, Deep Money and Manj Musik have acknowledged his contribution to the industry, others like, and have openly denied it.

There is also a negative sentiment among some followers of hip-hop culture in India regarding the recent commercialization of the genre. Even though many fans are not happy with the recent commercialization of hip-hop in India, this commercialization has also led to expansion of the underground scene, with independent artists building a name in. Because of this, the future of hip-hop in India is generally perceived to be positive. There are about 2,000 rappers in India, rapping in different languages like, Haryanvi, Hindi, Bhojpuri, Khasi etc. Main articles: and Western classical music [ ] The spread and following of Western classical music in India is almost entirely non-existent. It is mainly patronised by the Indian community and small esoteric groups with historical exposure to Western classical music.

Another esoteric group with significant patronage is the Protestant Christian community in Chennai and Bangalore. [ ] Western Music education is also severely neglected and pretty rare in India. Western keyboard, drums and guitar instruction being an exception as it has found some interest; mainly in an effort to create musicians to service contemporary popular Indian music. Many reasons have been cited for the obscurity of Western classical music in India, a country rich in its musical heritage by its own right, however the two main reasons are an utter lack of exposure and a passive disinterest in what is considered esoteric at best.

Also, the difficulty in importing Western musical instruments and their rarity has also contributed to the obscurity of classical Western music. [ ] Despite more than a century of exposure to Western classical music and two centuries of British colonialism, classical music in India has never gained more than 'fringe' popularity. Many attempts to popularise Western classical music in India have failed in the past due to disinterest and lack of sustained efforts. [ ] Today, Western classical music education has improved with the help of numerous institutions in India. Institutions like (founded by Oscar-winning Composer ),, Bangalore School of Music,,,,, and many others are dedicated to contributing to the progress or growth and supporting Western classical music. In 1930, notable set up the Bombay Symphony Orchestra.

There is 'Melody Academy' in Darjeeling established in the early 1980s by Mr. Jiwan Pradhan who single-handedly has brought the western music in the hills of Darjeeling which is very rich in its musical heritage. The Bombay Chamber Orchestra (BCO) was founded in 1962.

In 2006, the was founded, housed at the in Mumbai. It is today the only professional symphony orchestra in India and presents two concert seasons per year, with world-renowned conductors and soloists.

Some prominent Indians in Western are: •, and Music Educator. •, Conductor.

•, Father of Zubin, violinist and founding conductor of the Bombay Symphony Orchestra. •, the first Indian to compose a full symphony performed by the in London's Walthamstow Town Hall. •, British Indian-born composer. •, British Indian-born composer. •, Indian-born Irani pianist and radio broadcaster. Patriotism and music [ ].