Folk songs AND DANCE NAME Jammu and Kashmir≡(▔﹏▔)≡
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Rouf
it is pronounced as ‘Row’ but ‘Ruf’ in villages. This dance is performed as a welcoming dance for the spring season. The dance is clearly inspired by bee and it is the lovemaking of the bee that is portrayed in the dance. Rouf is the most popular traditional dance of Kashmir performed at every festive occasions, especially Id and Ramzan days. The dance is performed by a group of women facing each other. The simple footwork of Rouf is both a visual as well as an artistic treat.
Rouf Dance
Rouf Dance
Hafiz Nagma
It is a part of the classical Sufiana Music, very popular in Kashmir people Hafiz Nagma makes use of Santoor-a hundred stringed instrument played with sticks. In Hafiz Nagma music there is a female dancer accompanied by a number of males with instruments. The dancer who perform dance on this song called Hafiza. Hafiza dancer moves her feet on the rhythm of the music.
Chakri
This music performed with the help of only Garaha, Sarangi and Rabab instrument. Chakri has included harmonium also in its presentation. It is one of the most popular forms of the traditional music of Kashmir. Chakri truly upholds the heritage of culture and arts in the place
Song of Habba Khatoon
This classical song based on the lover story of princess Habba Khatoon and Yousuf King. Habba Khatoon was a princess of Kashmir. This song reflects her feelings at the time when she was separated from the Yousuf King. Surma Surma is a song in Dogri that reflects the agony of a newly married girl whose husband is away in the Army.
Bakhan
There are certain songs which are independent of instruments. “Bakhan” is such a best example. “Bakhan” are in verse. This folk song is a widely prevalent form of mass entertainment in our region. The haunting Melody of Pahari songs add to the beauty and joy of daily life.
Bakhan Geetru
A dance-song of Dogra Pahari region of Jammu being performed at the occasion of feasts, festivals and marriages by the rural folk parties of this region. Male and female both participate in this dance-song in their traditional costumes.
Kashmiri Santoor Music
The classical music of Jammu and Kashmir, the melodious Kashmiri Santoor compositions enchants and enthralls the audience with its captivating songs.
Benthe
The Bakerwal and Gujjar tribal groups are known to have founded the lyrical tradition of Benthe. A group of people that commonly ranges form five to seven sing the benthe song in a chorus.
Dances of Kashmir
Kashmir is also famous for its traditional dances. Kashmiri people celebrate their festivities with a number of Kashmiri folk dances. It is an important part of the Kashmiri culture and life. Given below is a list of some of the famous Kashmir dances.
Bhand Jashan
Bhand Jashan is another one of the Kashmiri folk dances. It is performed by a group of 10 to 15 artists in their traditional style, along with some light music.
Hafiza Dance
Hafiza Dance
Hafiza Dance
Hafiza Dance is a type of Kashmir dance, performed at wedding ceremonies. The prominent instrument used in Hafiz Nagma is called Santoor-a hundred stringed instrument played with sticks. The danseuse in this tradition is known as ‘Hafiza’.
Bhand Pather
Bhand Pather is a traditional folk theatre of Kashmir, usually performed in social and cultural functions. A powerful combination of play and dance, it portrays social traditions and evils, bringing out the satire in them.
Bacha Nagma
Bachha Nagma, also known as ‘Bachha gyavaun’ means ‘adolescent melodious voice. Young boys of Kashmir perform Bacha Nagma dance, particularly during the harvest season or marriage ceremonies. One of the young boys dresses up as a female dancer, performing Hafiza style of dance.The dance is performed only by boys or by men dressed as boys.
Wuegi-Nachun
A less popular dance of Kashmir is Wuegi-nachun. It is performed after the marriage ceremony, when the bride has left for her new home. In this dance, Kashmiri pandit women dance around the bridal rangoli.
Dandaras Dance
Performed mostly during the time of Lori festival, this is a highly professional dance. A model of peacock that is made of bamboos and colored paper is carried by every group and every member has a stick in his hand. During the dance, the performers hit the stick in the hand of other person in different postures that is not as simple as it looks. one must surely witness it when he is in Jammu and Kashmir.
Ladishah
Ladishah is very much famous and holds an important position in Kashmiri music tradition. The songs are sung resonating the present social and political conditions and are utterly humorous. The singers move from village to village performing generally during the harvesting period.