Like most forms of tribal art, most of the music of Jharkhand is not merely entertainment, although that aspect always remains there, but have great ritualistic and social significance to it. Songs and dances both go hand in hand in Jharkhand musical art.
Jharkhand Tribal Music
Tribal music plays a very important role in the overall scenario of the music at Jharkhand. Some of the major forms of tribal songs from Jharkhand are:
- Dohari Domkach
- Janani Jhumar
- Jhumta
- Pratkali
- Daidhara
- Mardana
- Janani
- Dohari Domkach
Dances also feature prominently in Jharkhand musical art. Some of the major forms of dances in Jharkhand are:
- Natua
- Jadur
- Nachni
- Agni
- Ghatwari
- Jamda
Social Significance of Jharkhand Music
Jharkhand music does not always necessarily play the role that is purely entertainment. More often than not, they have some ritualistic and social significance attached to them. Sometime they commemorate some tribal incidence of tribal significance and sometime they provide social commentary.
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