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Manginiyar Class Room will be performing at the event

Back to the roots

In its third year, Paddy Fields will explore the traditions of Indian music and will feature over 100 musicians across...

6 Oct 2018 5:15 AM IST

Sisters with a yen for folk!

These pretty Naga girls are making an impact with their music as they tour the country.

30 April 2018 12:27 AM IST

Folk music is a reflection of our culture and diversity.

Folk with a touch of rock

The Sancharis are on a mission to revive folk music, giving them a twist of rock.

3 May 2019 12:18 AM IST

Padma Shri Basanti Bisht

Authentic, unadulterated folk music woos audience

Basanti Bisht is an unusual singer who actually trained to sing only when she was in her thirties.

28 May 2018 12:55 AM IST

From sporting pitches to musical paddy fields

From sporting pitches to musical paddy fields

This year's festivals once again appear to be experiences of a lifetime, though not necessarily only for the audience.

13 Aug 2018 12:15 AM IST

The Manganiyar Seduction by Roysten Abel

Of sights & sounds

Roysten Abel talks about the inspiration behind The Manganiyar Seduction's set, working with the community, and more.

21 Jan 2017 1:24 AM IST

The hiss-story of folk art

In an upcoming performance Rajasthani folk exponent Ila Arun will explore the connection of snakes.

15 Jan 2017 12:15 AM IST

Time, urbanisation, the emergence of Bollywood and other popular genres of music made the folk tradition slowly fade out.

The new folk

In an interesting return to roots, bands are fusing folk with other genres of music to make it accessible, appealing and...

21 May 2017 12:25 AM IST