essay about Kashmiri music
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Music of Jammu and Kashmir reflects the rich musical heritage and cultural legacy of Jammu and Kashmir. Three different regions of Jammu and Kashmir, consists [[Jammu Division|Jammu Kashmir Valley's music is closer to Central Asian music[1] while music from Jammu region is similar to that of North India and Ladakhi music is similar to the music of Tibet.[2]
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Nationalistic And Sufi Music
Kashmir was, earlier, a predominantly Hindu state and most of the people belonged to the Brahmin caste. Therefore, you will notice a touch of 'nationalistic' music here. The traditional folk songs depict mythological tales about Brahmin Kashmiri heroes.
After the arrival of Muslims, another traditional music 'Sufi' (influenced by the Islam) was introduced to the state. The two-day annual festival Spitok Gutor Zanskar plays a form of Kashmiri folk and Sufi based music mixed with metal with a nationalistic message. Their music focuses on tales about old Brahmin, Buddhist, and Sufi legends.
Folk-Classical Music and Instruments
The traditional Kashmiri music is characterized by the harmonized vocals and various instruments. A few major forms:
Hafiz Nagma is a wonderful performing art, which is based on the classical music of Kashmir- the Sufiana Kalam. The instrument used in Hafiz Nagma is called Santoor, the most popular folk instrument (played by Goddess Sharada, the goddess of learning). Sufiana Kalam has been popular in Kashmir since the 15th century, when the Iranis arrived here. The Santoor is a hundred stringed instrument that is played with sticks.
Rabab is a popular folk music of Kashmir. It includes musical instruments like nagara, dukra and sitar.
Geetru is performed at the time of festivals like rural weddings and other social festivals. It is popular in Dogra Pahari area of Jammu valley and includes dance as well as singing. Both the sexes take part in this art format, which continues throughout the day and night.
Henzae is another music style performed by Kashmiri Pandits on religious and cultural festivals.
Ladishah, a sort of spoof/parody, are humorous songs based on the present social and political conditions. The singers move from village to village performing during the harvesting period.