Jitia Karam songs and dances of the Oraons – Jharkhand

Karam is the Oraons name for the Kadamb tree, which the Oraons consider very sacred. They worship the Kadamb tree as a deity. The Oraons used the Kadamb flowers and twigs as decorations. High pitched sounds and the rhythms of the dance touch the hearts of the people of Jharkhand. Through those songs and dances … Read more

Adivasis of Jharkhand- born dancers and singers

The Adivasis of Jharkhand (Mundas, Santhals and Oraon)s are born dancers and singers. Their songs and music are joyous and depict the festive spirit that prevails whenever there is an occasion for people to get together. The indigenous musical instruments and the traditional tribal costumes and jewellery worn by the dancers, add to the beauty … Read more

Khasi traditional musicians perform ahead of heavy metal band

Traditional musicians perform ahead of Scorpions gig Friday, December 7, 2007, 16:34 [IST] Shillong, Dec 7 (UNI) Ahead of German heavy metal band ‘Scorpions’ performing live in Meghalaya next week, Khasi traditional musicians assembled at Laitkhroh village and serenaded music lovers with a kind of music unheard before. The one-day festival of Khasi Traditional Instrumental music … Read more

Video | Khasi music and education – how a local tradition secularizes itself

At the Martin Luther Christian University in Shillong, traditional Khasi music is taught as a post-graduate subject. The interview concludes with a brief vocal and instrumental performance by Kerius Wallang. Watch Khasi music and education – how a local tradition secularizes itself >> Khasi musical heritage of Meghalaya – introduction >>