bhangra
what it is
Bhangra (Punjabi: ਭੰਗੜਾIPA: [pə̀ŋgɽäː], Hindi: भंगड़ा) is a form of music and dance that originated in the Punjab region. It is commonly associated with Sikhs. Bhangra began as a folk dance conducted by farmers to celebrate the coming of Spring, a time known as Vaisakhi.
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What is bhangra?
Bhangra (Punjabi: ਭੰਗੜਾIPA: [pə̀ŋgɽäː], Hindi: भंगड़ा) is a form of music and dance that originated in the Punjab region. It is commonly associated with Sikhs. Bhangra began as a folk dance conducted by farmers to celebrate the coming of Spring, a time known as Vaisakhi.
What are good bhangra albums to start with?
Try Tunak Tunak Tun by Daler Mehndi, Back to Basics by Diljit Dosanjh, The Album by Panjabi MC, and Ishq by Amrinder Gill.
Who are some women making bhangra?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/bhangra/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making bhangra, from mainstream to underground.
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