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Raja Bilal: Maestro of Kashmiri folk music and a bridge between traditions
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In the enchanting land of Srinagar, nestled amidst the scenic beauty of Shah-E- Hamdan Colony in Zakura, resides a musical prodigy named Raja Bilal. With a diverse range of talents and accomplishments in the realm of music, he has dedicated his life to preserving and promoting Kashmiri folk
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Talib Hameed: Preserving melodies of Kashmir's folk
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In the picturesque town of Sopore, amidst the valleys and mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, a young and talented musician named Talib Hameed Teli has dedicated himself to preserving and promoting the mesmerizing folk music of the region.
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Dettol Banega Swasth India launches Folk Music for a Swasth India in Tamil
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 29 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Dettol Banega Swasth India (DBSI) launched hygiene focused Tamil music album- 'Folk Music for a Swasth India' in collaboration with Hindu Tamil Thisai and Gramalaya in Chennai. Composed by James Vasanthan, the album has 5 songs
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Rajasthan Royals launch official song ahead of IPL 2023
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The new song 'Halla Bol' is written by lyricist Sholke Lal, composed and sung by famous Bollywood score composer and singer Amit Trivedi, and ably complemented by renowned Rajasthani folk singer Mame Khan. The song aims to appeal to the diverse fanbase of the franchise by encapsulating the s
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The members of Zikrr talks about the experience of being on stage
Updated : 3 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 14 (ANI/GPRC): In the Indian performance scenario, there's no shortage of exceptional musicians. Artists who can sweep you off your feet with one note, one solo, one drum roll. Some of them have become legends while being on stage for years and some are a season's
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Meet Mangala Kanti Roy, 102, Padma Shri awardee in the field of 'folk musi
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The centenarian was conferred with Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in the 'Art (Folk Music)' category.
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Meet Nagaland's Moa Subong who got Padma Shri for folk music
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Subong's band plays traditional Naga music and also performs modern rock music. Notably, he innovated a new and easy way to play the instrument called 'Bamhum' -- a wind musical instrument made from bamboo.
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PM Modi calls Nagaland's culture, music glorious heritage of India
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Stressing on preserving ancient culture and tradition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated Nagaland's initiative to promote its folk music and said that the music and culture of the State is the glorious heritage of the country.
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Jharkhand: Hemant Soren tries hands on Mandar
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], September 7 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday tried his hands on Mandar, a traditional folk musical instrument on the occasion of Karam Puja in Ranchi.
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'Seekers' singer Judith Durham known for 'Georgy Girl' passes away at 79
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 6 (ANI): Judith Durham, an Australian folk music legend whose band, The Seekers, had several international hits with her voice on them, has passed away at the age of 79.
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Folk music shows attract tourists in Kashmir
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 12 (ANI): The cultural shows being organised by Jammu and Kashmir's Tourism Department are giving a delightful experience to tourists during the spring season in the Kashmir.
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J-K: World Wildlife Day celebrated at Dachigam national park
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 4 (ANI): On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, myriad celebrations were held at the Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) on Thursday.
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