Tribal Music and Dance Traditions of India

Baul is a type of folk music from Bengal, India, typically performed by wandering minstrels.

Dhol is a large cylindrical drum commonly used in tribal music and folk dances in India.

Call-and-response structure is a common feature in tribal music in India, where a leader sings a line or phrase and the group responds with a chorus.

Chhau is a tribal dance form from eastern India, typically performed by men and characterized by energetic movements and elaborate masks.

Bihu is a type of folk music from Assam, India, typically performed during the Bihu festival.

Bihu is a type of tribal music from Assam, India, typically performed during the Bihu festival.

Baiga is a type of tribal music from Madhya Pradesh, India, typically performed by the Baiga people and characterized by rhythmic chanting and drumming.

Toda is a type of tribal music from the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu, India, typically performed by the Toda people and characterized by rhythmic chanting and drumming.

Bhil is a type of tribal music from Gujarat, India, typically performed by the Bhil people and characterized by rhythmic chanting and drumming.