Music & Dance :

Indian Music :

Qawwali a sufi and religious music is closely connected to Islam. It is a Sufi form of devotional music on the principles of Hindustani Classicals. It has one or two The present form of classic Pakistani Qawwali music goes back to the 12th century by the poet as well as composer Amir. Q music is perhaps even older than this. Still today it is in its classic shape. People tried to give it a modern look,but still the Sweetness of Qawwali is found only when it is sung by its original way. It is performed by one or two lead singers, several chorus singers, harmonium, tabla, and dholak. Along with this Chorus is also a very Important part. The Music Tempo is sometime slow in the beginning but gradually it increases with the progress of Qawwali.

Folk Music can be easily understood as it is music by and of the common people.The true rhythm and tradition of India lies in its folk music - the music of the masses. The extreme diversity of culture creates endless varieties of folk styles. Every event of life has a unique folk song associated with it - then be it festivals, advent of the new season, birth of a child, or day-to-day affairs like teasing one's loved one, admiring nature, etc. Folk Music is for different occasions and functions such as weddings, engagements, and births. There is a huge collection of songs for such occasions. The Indian folk music has today reached out to touch the hearts of masses across the globe with its melodious rhythm and endless energy.
The Bhangra, Dandia, Lavani, etc. is already got significance on International Level. Rajasthani Folk Music includes the music by different musician castes like langas, sapera, bhopa, jogi and manganiyar