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  KARMA NAACH     Ballet,  modern dance , and Indian classical dance are forms of  theatre  dance, the dancers usually being highly trained professionals performing for audiences in particular  venues  and on special occasions. Tribal and ethnic dance, on the other hand, may be characterized by a number of almost opposite features. They are not necessarily the province of trained specialists (although they may be). Such dances may be participatory (i.e., with no real distinction between dancer and spectator), and, while they may take place in special venues or on special occasions, these are often intimately related to the everyday life of the  community .     Indian Tribal Dances are performed strictly by aboriginal populations in the country. These people, sometimes denominated as adivasi , possess a culture, distinct from the pan Indian population. It may be noted here that Indian tribal dances are vastly dissimilar from Ind...
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DHUNKEL- The Divine Tune

  DHUNKEL - THE DIVINE TUNE Owing to  India's  vastness and diversity,  Indian Music  encompass numerous genres, multiple varieties and forms which include classical  music , folk  music , filmi (Bollywood), rock, and pop. It has a history spanning several millennia and developed over several geo-locations spanning the sub-continent.  M usical instrument  is a device created or adapted to make  musical sounds . In principle, any object that produces sound can be considered a musical instrument—it is through purpose that the object becomes a musical instrument. The history of musical instruments dates to the beginnings of human culture. Early musical instruments may have been used for ritual, such as a  horn  to signal success on the hunt, or a  drum  in a religious ceremony. Cultures eventually developed composition and performance of  melodies  for entertainment. Musical instruments evolved in step with c...
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PANCHABADYA (Folk Instruments of Western Odisha)

PANCHABADYA        Before going into the topic “ Panchabadya ”, we should have some idea regarding the “ Lokabadyas ” as “ Panchabadya ” comes under this category. So, now the question is what people call a “ Lokabadya ” ? Well the answer for this question in layman language is the instruments/ badyas manufactured, used and played by common people of the villages. In other terms, it can be said that the instruments that are being used in Folk dances and Folk Music are known as “ Lokabadya ” . According to some philosophers, the “ Dambaroo ” of lord Shiva is the first Lokabadya .    The combination of five Lokabadyas of western Odisha is known as “ Panchabadya ”. It has also have some local names they are : o   Ganda Baja o   Dulduli Baja o   Bajnia Baja .   The instruments which comes under Panchabadya are: ·    DHOL ·   NISHAN/LISHAN/LUHA       · TASA ·        TIMK...
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