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Indian music (Hindustani in the north
and Carnatic in the south) has been
evolving as part of India’s culture for
centuries. Aspects of musical from such
as tonal intervals, harmonies and
rhythmical patterns are the unique
products of a wealth of musical
traditions and influences; they are also
very different from those familiar in
the west. Much of the music recalls
Indian fables and legends, as well as
celebrating the seasonal rhythms of
nature. Indian dancing, similarly unique
and timeless, is also widely performed
throughout the country, either at major
festivals and recitals, or at the many
cultural shows which are staged in
hotels.
Music Festivals
The following is a list of the major
music festivals in India:
Sangeet Natak Akademi - New Delhi.
January: Tyagaraja - Tiruvayyaru, near
Thanjavur.
March: Shankar Lal – New Delhi.
August: Vishnu Digambar -New Delhi.
September: Bhatkhande - Lucknow.
October: Sadarang - Calcutta.
November: Sur-Singar - Bombay.
December: Tansen - Gwalior. Music
Academy - Madras. Shanmukhananda – The
Music, Dance, and Drama Festival,
Bombay. The visitor may also be lucky
enough to witness dancing at a village
festival or a private wedding.
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