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It is a known fact that Hindi songs are most popular form of music in India. India being such a diverse country with huge numbers of religions and languages spread all around, diversity can be seen in almost all the spheres of life.
Every region has its own cultural heritage and musical legacy. If there is one music form that has become most popular after Hindi songs then it must be Punjabi songs.
Punjabi songs belong to state of Punjab situated in Northern side of the country. But its popularity knows no bounds. It has attained acclaim all across the world. One of the most famous forms of music in India, Punjabi songs are very lively in nature.
So what makes these songs so popular? The primary reason is spirit shown in
Punjabi songs. The state of Punjab is full of Sikhs and the culture here places special emphasis on enjoying life to the fullest. Same bonhomie and vibrancy is reflected in Punjabi songs. When one listens to the Punjabi songs, all the worries vanish and one is just left with surge of positive emotions. Even in foreign locations, like UK, Punjabi songs have rapidly grown in popularity charts. The songs of Punjab are associated with dhol and sound of balle balle. Even without knowing the language one can just enjoy the rhythms and beats.
One instrument that is an integral part of Punjabi music is a large dhol. Its origin is very old. Bhangra is another word associated with Punjabi songs. It was basically celebrated during harvesting season and other festivities.
Occasions like birth, marriage and gatherings were celebrated with bhangra. In recent times, advent of new age technologies has made Punjabi songs even more popular.
Fusion is the new buzzword where lyrics of Punjab and instruments of western music are seamlessly merged to create a mesmerizing effect. Some of the popular singers in Punjab are, Daler Mehendi, Mika, Jagjit Singh, Hans Raj Hans and Dalvinder Singh. Artists who have provided Punjabi songs international platform are Jazzy B, Malkit singh and Bombay Rockers.
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