Its sacred music is rooted in dhrupad and even its folk tunes carry the whiff of ragdari. Yet, in popular discourse, Punjab’s music remains stuck in entrenched cliches – rustic, balle balle ...

Ahead of Baisakhi, we speak to people from the music industry on how the reimagining of rich Punjabi folk music is about reconnecting with the roots with a fresh perspective. ‘A collective ...

Bhangra has become the medium for preserving, celebrating and sharing traditional Punjabi music and dance forms, leading to the development of new cultural production and collaboration forms ...

Gurdas Maan is a well-known name in Indian music, with a powerful voice and insightful lyrics. With a career spanning decades, Maan has elevated Punjabi folk music to the global stage, dressed in ...