Music of Uttar Pradesh

Overview of music traditions in Uttar Pradesh, India

Tyagaraju known for his extensive contributions to Carnatic music.
Music of India
Genres

Traditional

  • Classical
    • Carnatic
    • Odissi
    • Hindustani
  • Folk
  • Borgeet
  • Baul
  • Bhajan
  • Kirtana
  • Shyama Sangeet
  • Ramprasadi
  • Rabindra Sangeet
  • Nazrul Geeti
  • Dwijendrageeti
  • Atulprasadi
  • Prabhat Samgiita
  • Thumri
  • Dadra
  • Chaiti
  • Kajari
  • Sufi
  • Sikh

Modern

Media and performance
Music awards
Music festivals
Music media
  • Sruti
  • The Record
Nationalistic and patriotic songs
National anthem
Jana Gana Mana
Other
Vande Mataram
Regional music
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Uttar Pradesh is a state of India. The region's folk heritage includes songs called rasiya (known especially in Braj), which celebrate the divine love of Radha and Shri Krishna. These songs are played by large drums known as bumb, and are performed at many festivals.

During the eras of Guptas and Harsh Vardhans, Uttar Pradesh was a major center for musical innovation.

Folk dances or folk theatre forms include:


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