India's Folk Music Styles: A Map

List of Folk Music Styles

The people of India have always been fond of music, dance, and story telling. Indian folk music is a vibrant collection of songs and dances that have been passed down from generation to generation within communities. 

It encompasses different types of music such as sacred, epic, seasonal and auspicious songs, sung by bards or chanters (storytellers) in religious festivals like Holi, Janmashtami, Ram Leela and Diwali. 

Indian Folk Music is a never-ending adventure of exploration into the cultural traditions and expressions of India. From religious songs and festive tunes, to heroic narrative songs and seasonal songs. Indian Folk has it all. The musical diversity that you will find here is astounding, and you may find yourself learning some new things about your own culture as well! 

So if you're interested in Indian music, be sure to check out the different styles of folk music in the list above. And if you are interested in practicing and protecting the cultural heritage of India, click here to take a class with us.