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Jharkhand
The music of the Jharkhand is mostly related to tribal music. The tribal music of the Jharkhand contrasts with other neighboring state music in addition with the popular music of West Bengal and tribal music like Bankura and Purulia. The tribal music of the Jharkhand along with entertaining quality also has ritual significance and social significance too. The musical form of Jharkhand also includes dances and songs.
Jharkhand Tribal Music
There is a great contribution of tribal music to the musical scenario of Jharkhand. Few forms of songs of tribal from the state of Jharkhand are:
Dohari Domkach
Janani Jhumar
Jhumta
Pratkali
Daidhara
Mardana
Janani
Since the immemorial time, all the original form of the music of tribal were continued. The music of the Jharkhand is very unique in its own way of dance, vocal, and instruments. Most of the music of the Jharkhand were unknown as related to tribals, but some of the musical performances were the group performances in the state of Jharkhand.
Social Significance of Jharkhand Music
The music of the Jharkhand is not purely entertaining. Some social and ritual significance is also attached to the music of the Jharkhand. The social commentary also provided by them sometimes. As a political tool and as a protested voice, this music is often used. The themes of the music were represented as the stories and tales related to the mythological facts.