Yet, in popular discourse, Punjab’s music remains stuck in entrenched cliches – rustic, balle balle and Bollywood bhangra. In short, the farthest you can get from sophisticated art music.

Brown Munde" isn't just a track—it's a movement. From packed clubs in Toronto to TikTok dances in Tokyo, Punjabi beats are ...

From the beats of bhangra to the tales of Jaago and from desi humour to the folk songs of Punjab, the sixth edition of Mela Phulkari at Indian Habitat Centre turned Delhi into mini-Punjab.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has highlighted the profound emotional power of music, stating that 'whether it is joy or sorrow, separation or reunion, music has the ability to express ...

This deep connect has kept the music tradition of Punjab alive. In the late 19th century, the ‘khayal gayaki’ of the region was linked with Patiala state.

The Punjab government’s recent ban on songs glorifying weapons and violence has drawn both praise and criticism. While some applaud the move as a necessary step to curb the state’s gun culture ...

Even before hip-hop rap entered the Punjab music scene, Punjabi songs, for decades now, valorise physical prowess and domination. There is no dearth of songs that eulogise guns and gang wars in ...

The Festival of Traditional Music of Punjab left many asking if the time-raga principle should be done away with. June 12, 2025 ...

Songs of Punjab: Narratives of Resilience NEW YORK, September 10, 2024 — Retired Indian diplomat Navdeep Suri speaks about his recent translated work, Khooni Vaisakhi , a long poem written in 1920 by ...