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Uttar Pradesh·dance · music

As part of a Krishnadhwani concert, the incomparable Pandit Birju Maharaj puts up a lovely performance, with rhythmic tabla percussion.

Meghalaya·music · temple

A sermon for the masses, with well coordinated outdoor church song singing, in north-east India. Would this be in Shillong, Meghalaya, perhaps? Help us identify the location and context of this 1990's footage...

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See the celebrations for the Golden jubilee of India's Independence in 1997, with grand celebrations, and vivid displays of music, art and culture, including march pasts, a big parade and band performances at India Gate, one of them playing…

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A South Indian (Tamil) woman sings a Pongal song at home, with her family, to celebrate Pongal. Everyone claps along. Tamil men sing and drum to celebrate Pongal at a Delhi home, even as some expats listen in and enjoy the occasion.

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A selection of music, art, dance and fashion from Uzbekistan, seen and heard right here in India, with Tashkent Blues.

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A Punjabi folksy rhythm set to the beat of the dholak drum and another drum hit / percussed with drum sticks.

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Poet and writer Javed Akhtar along with Bollywood director Deepak Tijori and other personalities and artist light the ceremonial lamp at the launch of 'Sun Le Sachche Bol Miyaan' by Ajay Jhingran.

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BJP supporters in the National Capital wave the party flag as they prepare for a party rally. The venue is filled in saffron as the supporters wave the party flags. The supporters are also seen celebrating by singing and dancing.

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A Patiala court on Friday sentenced Punjabi pop-singer Daler Mehndi to two years in jail in a 15-year-old human trafficking case. A fine of ₹1,000 was also imposed on him. Daler was, however, released on bail bond.

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Folk music is an integral part of our culture. It is mostly used to celebrate the day-to-day activities and celebrations. Be it births, deaths, weddings, harvests and the like, there is a suitable music for every occasion.

Ladakh·music

Help us name this song and the name of this performer from a show in Leh that took place at the same time as the Naropa festival in Hemis.

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The presenters ask her if she thinks the Ghazal form will last and hold its own in the backdrop of popular and other music forms. she says: "Ghazal is a beautiful form of poetry, the art form will never get reduced.

dance · music

Rajasthan is known for the many cultural and art festivals in India. In one of these festivals, Teej, men and women in traditional attires perform folk dances and music on the streets.

dance · music

Dollu Kunitha (dance), is a major form of art and occupies the pride of place among folk dances. Dollu Kunitha is a popular drum dance of Karnataka and it is accompanied by singing.

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Subhash Ghai says "You see fortunately and unfortunately music has been a very integral part of the Hindi cinema.

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Music directors Shankar and Leslie Lewis shoot for Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt starer film 'Chal Mere Bhai'. They shoot for the title track of the film.

music · ceremony

Women of Bihar at Chhat Puja singing Bhajan while dressed for the festivities at the river bank.

Karnataka·festival · music

Archival footage of the celebration of Mysuru Dasara, the 10-day long celebration in the Cultural Capital of Karnataka, Mysore. The Mysore Palace is lit with hundreds of bulbs on this occasion.

Maharashtra·music

An Indian-born writer-director Meera Syal talks about her film, an adaptation of her very successful book. Help us identify her. She says: "I saw Ayesha in The Terrorist. She was the perfect choice.

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Indian Hindustani classical singer from Kirana Gharana sings Raag Jaunpuri.

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Composer and performer Virie from Nagaland performs a cover of The Beatles song 'Oh Darling' written by Paul Mc Cartney. The performer serenades the gathering at the IGNCA in New Delhi for the NSUD Night.

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Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You' is performed at the NSUD Night in New Delhi by Awarthanga Chiru and band. The event is organised at the IGNCA in New Delhi by the student body of Naga students in Delhi.

school · music

Awarthanga Ziru on stage belts out a rendition of American Rock Band Extreme's hit number 'More Than Words' at the Naga Students' Union Delhi (NSUD) Night at the IGNCA in New Delhi.