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Odissi music has a rich legacy dating back to the 2nd century BCE, when king Kharavela, the ruler of Odisha , patronized this music and dance. [6] The traditional artforms of Odisha such as Mahari, Gotipua, Prahallada Nataka, Radha Prema Lila, Pala, Dasakathia, Bharata Lila, Khanjani Bhajana, etc. are all based on Odissi music.
The word Jhumar derived from Jhum (Shifting cultivation), which is a regional name of the primitive way of cultivation by aboriginals in eastern India and Bangladesh.In earlier period, it was a form of shouting (locally known as Hawka/ Hanka) by working women in the form of short lines describing their emotions in the agriculture field.
The subject matter of songs constitutes the description of nature, invocation to Karmasani, desires, aspiration of people, love and humour. Jhumair: Jhumair is a folk dance of North Odhia and Western Odisha. It is performed during harvest season and Festivals. Keisabadi: Only men can take part in this form of the Sambalpuri folk dance. Some of ...
"Rangabati" is popular in Odisha and most parts of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.This song is also to be released in Chinese. [7] During the 7th World Water Forum at Daegu in South Korea, Korean dancers danced ecstatically to the tune of the song. [8]
Sambalpur, in Western Odisha, is a region in India.The songs, clothing, dances, language, food, and festivals celebrated in Sambalpur and Western Odisha are unique. This distinct cultural identity arises from the strong association of the tribal and folk communities which have coexisted in Sambalpur and Other Districts Of Western Odisha Region for centuries.
Dasakathia is a traditional Odia folk art. It is a performing art widely performed by local or travelling performers within the state of Odisha. [1] It used to be one of the most important forms of entertainment in Odia culture. In the performance, the performers use a pair of wooden instruments to create music.
Music is the life of Prahallada Nataka. Since music is dominant, the lead singer, also known as the Gahaka must be an excellent vocalist. He also has to memorise the entire repertoire of songs. The Gahaka, apart from being the singer also acts as the interpreter, commentator and director of the performance.
Odissi music is the traditional classical music of the state of Ganda Odisha. Born as a seva in the Jagannatha temple of Puri, it was developed by great composers such as Jayadeva, Upendra Bhanja, Dinakrusna Dasa. Being a part of the rich culture of Odisha, its music is also as much charming and colourful.