Music

More than a cultural performance, Dhimsa embodies community life, ecological wisdom and women's leadership among the tribes of north coastal Andhra. The record-setting event has renewed interest in preserving one of India's most vibrant indigenous dance traditions. The Indian Tribal reports

Ahowee’s most recent creation on a well-known mythological folktale portrays its dedication towards depicting their Garo culture with perfection. It has been widely appreciated but some murmurings did happen, writes Neelanjana Rai. PART-2

The seven-member folk fusion band — which initially started as an experimental rock group — is now reviving the art of Garo folklore and culture through its music. Neelanjana Rai gets to know more about the band and its members. PART-1

The realisation to do something about their disappearing musical heritage led two brothers from Sikkim, Kingchum and Nimchung, to form a Lepcha folk fusion band. Neelanjana Rai listens to their story

Her interpretation of Lepcha folklore in three different languages combines antiquated custom with a contemporary Western flair. Neelanjana Rai seeks to know more about the songstress with an impeccable voice

With one of her Nagpuri numbers in a music video nearing the 50 million views mark on social media platforms, a 25-year-old tribal singer is creating waves in the music industry, especially, that of Jharkhand’s. Sudhir Kumar Mishra gets to know about the young tribal achiever, who, interestingly, [...]

This young 5-member tribal band from the land of the Shillong Choir is churning out music drawn from age-old Khasi folklore and the timeless beats and sounds of the pristine Khasi and Jaintia Hills. Proyashi Barua is all ears to their soulful renditions

A tribal rock band is the flavour of indigenous music in Arunachal Pradesh. Proyashi Barua catches up with the man behind the group of musicians devoted to promoting indigenous dialects and folk tunes of the State

The third edition of the 3-day-long National Tribal Dance Festival got off to a glittering start in Raipur. As many as 1,500 tribal artistes from India and 10 other countries are participating in the fest. Abhijat Shukla attends the event

In a span of just one month, a musical band of tribal children — who once begged to survive — will perform for the second time before Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he visits Kevadia in Gujarat. The Indian Tribal reports