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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:
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Sangeet Natak Akademi - New Delhi.
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January:
Tyagaraja - Tiruvayyaru,
near Thanjavur.
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March:
Shankar Lal – New Delhi.
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August:
Vishnu Digambar -New Delhi.
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September:
Bhatkhande - Lucknow.
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October:
Sadarang - Calcutta.
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November:
Sur-Singar - Bombay.
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December:
Tansen - Gwalior.
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Music Academy - Madras.
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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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