Folk Music - Khongjom Parva, Bhavageete, Mando

Khongjom Parva

It is important folk music from the state of Manipur. It is a popular ballad genre which is a musical narration of the battle of Khongjom fought between the British army and the Manipuri resistance forces in 1891.

Bhavageete

These are emotional songs that are very popular amongst the masses in Karnataka and Maharashtra. Musically, they are very close to the Ghazals and are sung on a slower pitch. They are usually composed on themes around nature, love and philosophy

Mando

It is popular in Goa and is a unique blend of Indian and western musical traditions. The music has elements of both Indian and western culture. Instruments used in Mando music include guitars,
violins and the ghumot drum.