![]() Folk Music of Assam is rich and encompasses different types of folk music. Some of the famous Folk Music of Assam is as follows; Bihu Geet: The festival of Bihu is the heart and soul of Assamese culture and Bihugeet are the songs sung during this festival. The carnival of life is expressed through Bihu songs. These songs are performed by youth, which is characterized by, flinging and flipping of hands, brisk stepping and swaying of hips. ![]() Goalporiya Lokageet: Goalporiya Lokgeet is a form of folk music of Assam, which is mainly sung in the Goalpara district of Assam. It is basically lyrical song of Goalpara based mainly on love. Tokari Geet: Tokari Geet is another type of folk music of Assam which is based on different Indian mythological stories as well as the social life of people. These songs are performed with Tokari, a folk musical instrument with a single string played with fingers, cymbals and flute. These songs are mainly sung by the male folk led by a leader. Aainam: Aainam is a devotional folk music of the state, which is sung by the women. It is related to death and illness, and is sung when someone in the family is suffering from some serious sickness, especially small pox. It is sung by women clapping their hands to praise the Goddess and is still prevalent in lower Assam. Bianaam: Bianaam is another popular form of folk music of Assam, which is prevalent in both Upper Assam and Lower Assam. These are basically marriage songs sung during the marriage and are generally fun making the bride and groom. These songs illustrate epic stories of King Baana and his daughter Usha who was married to Anniruddha, the grandson of Lord Krishna. These songs are particularly sung by the women folk of the society. Apart from the above mentioned, there are several other types namely, Nawariageets, Jhumur, Bongeet, Dihanaam, Jikir and Zari, Hiranaam, Nichukoni geet, Gorokhiya Naam, Deori Mosaia, Holi Geet, Nao Khelor geet, Dehbichar Geet, Siyaan Geet, etc. (Last Updated on : 11-05-2017) |
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