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	Indian Popular Music - MSN Encarta
		Indian Popular Music, the popular music of the Indian subcontinent, comprising India and the neighbouring South Asian countries of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
		Both Indian cinema and its film music are widely popular elsewhere in the developing world, from Africa and the Middle East to Eastern Europe and other parts of Asia.
		Almost all commercial films were musicals incorporating songs and dances, in the manner of traditional folk and urban theatre, and cinema became the primary medium for the production and consumption of popular music.
	uk.encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_781536375/Indian_Popular_Music.html (765 words)

	Indian folk music - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Indian folk music is diverse because of India's vast cultural diversity.
		Folk music (desi) has been influential on classical music, which is viewed as a higher art form.
		The present musical style is derived from the traditional musical accompaniment to the folk dance of Dandiya called by the same name, dandiya.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Indian_folk_music (369 words)

	Music of India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The earliest texts of Indian music are the Natya Shastra, Dattilam, Brihaddeshi, and the Sangita-Ratnakara.
		As far as Western rock music is concerned, one of the greatest personalities in rock history, Freddie Mercury of the legendary band Queen had Indian Parsi roots, starting his first band in the Indian boarding school of St. Peters in Panchgani.
		Film music is mostly used in commercial Indian cinema, which is mainly produced in the centres of Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Music_of_India (1596 words)

	India Culture Tourism, India Music and Dance, India Cultural Tours, India Arts and Crafts, Indian Folk Music,
		The tradition of Indian music should be understood in the context of Indian life and thought.
		Pakhawaj is essentially a north Indian version of the mridangam and is the most common north Indian representative of the class of barrel shaped drums known as mridang.
		The Indian folk dance is simple without being naive, for behind its simplicity lie both profundity of conception and a directness of expression which are of great artistic value.
	www.india-tourism.net /music-dance.htm (2090 words)

	INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
		The Indian musical scale is said to have evolved from 3 notes to a scale of 7 primary notes, on the basis of 22 intervals.
		The raga forms the backbone of Indian music, and the laws laid down for the ragas have to be carefully observed to preserve and safeguard their integrity.
		One distinguishing characteristic of Indian Music is the relationship of each swara(note) with the Shadja(tonic) which determines the placing of the swaras and the expression of each swara in the saptak(scale).
	camitava.0catch.com /icm.htm (3004 words)

	Music and Instruments of India
		Indian music relates deeply to the soul of the people, revealing different emotions and moods that are connected to specific times of day and seasons of the year.
		Folk music is enjoyed and performed by people from many different cultural classes all over India, from towns and villages to the countryside.
		Indian folk music is an important part of life from childhood through old age and death.
	www.sbgmusic.com /html/teacher/reference/cultures/india.html (1280 words)

	Music and Dance
		Indian music in particular, is one of the oldest and finest forms of human passions like agony, ecstasy, sorrow, hope, desire etc.
		Indian musical instruments can be broadly classified into four types: tantu or stringed, susir or wind, avanada or percussion and ghana comprising of bells, cymbals and gongs (jal-tarang).
		The role of folk music has been eroded substantially in many parts of India by the spread of films, which have developed their own hybrid forms of music influenced both by traditional Indian and Western music.
	www.diehardindian.com /ntertain/music.htm (827 words)

	Hindustani Classical Music, Origin, History - Rhythm n Raga.org
		Indian classical music is said to have evolved out of the fusion of these.
		The origin of Indian music is said to be rooted in the Vedas.
		The Hindustani musical scale is said to have evolved from 3 notes to a scale of 7 primary notes, on the basis of 22 intervals.
	www.rhythmnraga.org /indianmusic.html (666 words)

	Indian Melody : Introduction to Indian Music - An Article
		The Indian musical scale is said to have evolved from 3 notes to a scale of 7 primary notes, on the basis of 22 intervals.
		The raga forms the backbone of Indian music, and the laws laid down for the ragas have to be carefully observed to preserve and safeguard their integrity.
		One distinguishing characteristic of Indian Music is the relationship of each swara(note) with the Shadja(tonic) which determines the placing of the swaras and the expression of each swara in the saptak(scale).
	www.indianmelody.com /musicintro1.htm (3034 words)

	Evolution in Modern Indian Music
		The destroyer of all that is characteristic of Indian music.
		But as to the question of whether it is possible to meld Indian music with western music, we have already found the answer in recent times and in the tremendous popularity of ninety-nine percent of 'adhunik' (popular) songs of the last half a century.
		Because the ancient creators of our musical system used all possible combinations of the addition and elimination of the twelve basic notes, and denoted these various combinations by different names, it is possible to classify any melody from almost any part of the world as belonging to one of our raag/raagini or 'mixed' raags.
	salilda.com /articles/evolution.asp (2415 words)

	ABOUTINDIANMUSIC
		Indian classical music is principally based on melody and rhythm, not on harmony or chords stuctures as with Western art music.
		The sound of the universe is the vibration like the music of the spheres that the Greek Pythagoras described in the 6th century B.C. The other sound Ahata Nad or struck sound, is the vibration of air in the lower atmosphere closer to the earth.
		Indian music is modal in character, but it should not be mistaken as modes or scales.
	www.psychokey.com /sitar/aboutindianmusic.htm (1093 words)

	Indian Music Raga
		Music in North India provides an overview of the many styles of North Indian music, from the chants of the ancient Vedas to modern devotional singing; from the serious and meditative rendering of raga to the concert-hall excitement of the modern sitar, sarod, and tabla.
		The text is framed around three central topics: the devotional component of North Indian music, the idea of fixity and spontaneity in the various styles of Indian music, and the importance of the verbal syllable to the expression of the musical aesthetic in North India.
		Indian Folk Music - Indian Folk Music Creating Their Own Space: The Development of an Indian-Caribbean Musical Tradition by Tina K. Ramnarine, Characterized by fast-paced, highly danceable rhythms, Chutney is a fusion of traditional indian folk music and contemporary Indian indian folk music and Caribbean influences.
	mu65.mcgreevey97.com /indianmusicraga.html (1146 words)

	Musical Nirvana - Introduction to Indian Classical Music
		Indian music is one of the oldest unbroken musical traditions in the world.
		Music in the educated European tradition, such as symphony and opera, as opposed to popular or folk music.
		Folk music has been a part of Indian society for centuries and perhaps predate the evolution of classical music.
	www.musicalnirvana.com /introduction/introduction.asp (590 words)

	FAQ on Indian Classical Music
		Indian music is essentially monophonic (single melody format or homophonic) while Western music can be polyphonic (multiple notes played or sung in harmonised unison), monophonic or a combination of both.
		Western classical music is based upon the equal tempered scale, and rests upon melody, harmony and counterpart while Swara and Tala are the two basic components of Indian classical music.
		Indigenous musical styles and schools evolved and developed in different regions of the country by blending purely ritualistic music and folk music.
	www.itcsra.org /sra_faq_index.html (1439 words)

	Evolution in Modern Indian Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The destroyer of all that is characteristic of Indian music.
		But as to the question of whether it is possible to meld Indian music with western music, we have already found the answer in recent times and in the tremendous popularity of ninety-nine percent of 'adhunik' (popular) songs of the last half a century.
		Because the ancient creators of our musical system used all possible combinations of the addition and elimination of the twelve basic notes, and denoted these various combinations by different names, it is possible to classify any melody from almost any part of the world as belonging to one of our raag/raagini or 'mixed' raags.
	www.salilda.com /articles/evolution.asp (2415 words)

	Indiachildren - Indian Music (Overview)
		North Indian Music is popularly known as the Hindustani music and the south Indian as Karnatic.
		The Hindustani Music is based on the ragas system (Melodic scales) that is consisting of notes from the basic seven known as, sa re ga ma pa dha ni.
		Indian Classical Music is said to have evolved not of the mixture of these.
	www.indiachildren.com /lifestyles/music/overview.htm (329 words)

	Pungi
		The pungi is important for religious purposes and music in India.
		The pungi was popular in the badagatittu about fifty years ago, however, prior to this, it derived from Indian folk music and was used for religious purposes to charm the snake (Chhau: 1983: 189).
		The pungi, or Indian snake charmer, is believed to be one of the many avenues in which one can communicate with the gods through devotional genres (Ranade: 2000:469).
	www2.seasite.niu.edu /worldmusic/Pungi.htm (329 words)

	Bhangra, contemporary musical fusion, Indian Music
		Bhangra, the folk music of India, was born in Punjab North India.
		Now, a range of music styles, including reggae, rap and hip-hop, is influencing Bhangra and its pulsing beats are becoming indistinguishable from Western pop music.
		Musically, this is one of Sukshinder Shinda's strongest productions and you tend to forget that he is the man behind the switches - the vibe is so far fetched compared to his trademark sound of the past decade.
	www.rhythmsoftheglobe.com /gr/mu_ar_bhangra.htm (796 words)

	Indian Folk Music
		Indian folk music is classified into its varied types depending on the region of their origination.
		Another form of folk music is the Indian tribal music that originated from the inhabitants of the hilly regions of India.
		Generally the folk and tribal music was composed and performed in a manner to give a social message or to celebrate a particular occasion such as a festival.
	www.artistspages.org /indian_folk_music.htm (353 words)

	indian folk music,india music,indian music
		Where folk music is a mere rustic reflection of the larger Indian society, tribal music often represents cultures that are very different.
		Tribal and folk music is not taught in the same way that Indian classical music is taught.
		The instruments that folk musicians use are generally not as refined as the classical musicians use.
	www.india4world.com /indian-celebrities/Indian-Music/Folk-Music.shtml (535 words)

	History of Indian Music, Classical Indian Music, Hindustani Music, Indian Folk Music
		Any classical music requires a sensitized audience in contrast to folk music that is catchy, rhythmic and easily understood by all.
		Since music was a means of worship and 'a ladder unto God' the search for a suitable musical mode to translate man's devotional aspirations led to the innovation of the musical from called dhrupad.
		Music is truly a child of nature, born as it is of sounds like the cacophony of birds and animals, the murmuring brooks, the winds wailing through the pine trees, the drip-drop of rain falling on lotus leaves and the like, all pruned, polished and reformed to make them musically as invigorating.
	india.mapsofindia.com /culture/art-and-culture/hindustani-music.html (1335 words)

	Indian Carnatic Music, South Indian Music, Carnatic Classical Music, Carnatic Sangeet, Indian Folk Music
		Carnatic music is said to have acquired its present form in the 18th century.
		The mela are conceptually similar to the thats of North Indian music.
		North Indian musicians define their tals by their theka.Nomenclature is one of the biggest differences between North and South Indian music.
	india.mapsofindia.com /culture/art-and-culture/carnatic-music.html (791 words)

	Gurukul- Classical Indian Music Teaching
		Indian Classical music is therefore very different from the tradition western idea of set musical pieces and this leads to a very different teaching style known as the Guru Shishya.
		In fact, the way in which classical indian music has been passed on from generation to generation is closer to blues, jazz or rap than traditional western classical music teaching.
		This method of training in Indian Classical Music is actually a key factor in the imbibing of the musical skills.
	www.gurukul.org /icm.htm (393 words)

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		Apart from Indian classical I enjoy folk music from practically everywhere in the world, the gorgeous sounds of Persian classical, some Western classical, a lot of early European music, particularly that written for the lute, some rock (classic and alternative) and some intriguing East-West blends that I don't know how to classify.
		You might call this music fusion but it is not a superficial or thoughtless combining of instruments --- it is a real meeting of traditions, with deep roots in the indigenous musical traditions of those lands.
		It is deeply rooted in Indian folk music.
	users.rcn.com /singhvan/Music.html (403 words)

	indian folk music at shalincraft. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Music lovers can settle and listen to some of the most cherished folk compositions, such as Rajasthan's Maand, Punjab's lovelorn Heer, and Kashmir's Pahadi This CD is a classic selection.
		In Indian villages, the joys and sorrows of life are linked with harvesting.
		Folk music in this CD is an expression of the voice of the inner being.
	www.shalincraft-india.com /music/indianfolkmusic.html (178 words)

	India Music, Classical Music of India, Instrumental Indian Music : India Line Travel
		Indian music in particular is one of the oldest and finest forms of human expression.
		Indian musical instruments are also broadly classified into the four types: stringed, wind, percussion and bells, cymbals and gongs.
		Similarly, the mridangam of the south used to accompany Carnatic music, is placed on the lap of a person and struck with the hands on both sides.
	www.indialine.com /travel/knowindia/music.html (878 words)

	Indian folk music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
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	Folk Music Festival,Indian Folk Music,Rajasthani Music,Folk Music of Rajasthan,Music Festival
		Songs by the saint-poets like Kabir, Meera and Malookdas are part of the folk repertoire are sung all night during the ‘raatijagas’ (all night affairs spent in singing devotional songs), which are held as thanks giving to a particular deity.
		Today their music can be heard all over the state and is popular even in the national and international circuits.
		Folk opera is another field, which has been made immensely popular by the professionals, often in association with amateurs.
	rajasthan.indiantravelportal.com /music (1128 words)

	Indian Folk Music Artists - AOL Music
		Browse Indian Folk Music Artists Beginning with M
		There are no Indian Folk music artists beginning with the letter M. Select another letter to find artists of style Indian Folk.
		Browse Indian Folk Music Artists on AOL Music beginning with the letter M.
	music.aol.com /artists/indian-folk/m (80 words)

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