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Kerala's ancient serpent-worship folk music comes alive in Delhi
August 12, 2026 10:59 am
India Habitat Centre's Lok Sangeet Sammelan gave Delhi audiences a rare window into Kerala's ritual folk music, rooted in serpent worship and Mahabharata lore
The earth under a Teejan sky
July 10, 2026 9:45 pm
Originally, the Pandavani was strictly restricted to men. Teejan Bai became the first Pandavani woman-storyteller
‘Bajre Da Sitta’ to ‘Faqeeran’, how Rashmeet Kaur is leading Punjab’s folk revival
December 15, 2025 4:44 pm
Rashmeet Kaur is gaining popularity for giving a new pep to folk verses and melodies like the classic ‘Bajre Da Sitta’ without sacrificing the originals.
Goodbye, Zubeen da: The voice that became Assam’s heartbeat
October 06, 2025 5:25 pm
Despite his ‘couldn’t-care-less’ image, he cared immensely — for his people, for the natural environment, and so on, making him ‘Zubeen da’ — the elder brother next door, who opened his heart and home to friends and strangers alike
Assam after Zubeen Garg, the rebel-artist who became a region’s conscience
September 24, 2025 4:51 pm
Zubeen Garg’s songs beat in our pulse, even as his voice has been stilled, and his music reverberates in the hills and plains of our land, in campuses and parks
Assamese singer Gayatri Hazarika passes away after battle with colon cancer
May 16, 2025 8:00 pm
Gayatri Hazarika passed away on Friday after a battle with cancer. Her untimely demise has left many fans and industry colleagues in shock, with several taking to social media to express their grief.
'Jadd jodti hai, todti nahi,' says Mame Khan, an artist reviving Rajasthan’s folk legacy on a global stage
December 24, 2024 6:23 pm
When asked who he would like to jam with, Khan chose Diljit Dosanjh, praising his work and energy.
Raghu Dixit on how being 'mocked as effeminate' pushed him to learn guitar, sing English rock song
July 12, 2024 5:08 pm
Raghu Dixit talks about his childhood, his evolution as a musician, the challenges, the role of AI in the music industry and much more
Inside Coke Studio Bangla: Pritom Hasan discusses the delicate art of fusing 'shaari gaan' and rap in 'Ma Lo Ma'
June 15, 2024 9:50 am
Translated as 'Mother, O Mother,' the song invites us on this deep dive into ourselves. Each verse feels like flipping through life’s chapters.
Watch: American man tries to play traditional Assamese instrument ‘gogona’
May 11, 2024 2:00 pm
'Gogona,’ is a traditional jaw harp, and holds a significant role in the vibrant festivities of Assam's Bihu music.
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Traditional Assamese instruments that keep folk music alive
May 19, 2026 11:00 am
From the dhol to the pepa, here are the traditional Assamese instruments you need to know
Lesser-known folk musicians who shaped India's soul
April 17, 2026 9:34 am
Folk music in India is rarely written down; it is a "living archive" passed from one generation to the next through performance.
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