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Esha Deol presents Himachal Ratan Award to Kullu folk singer Inderjeet
Dehradun, June 28: Kullu folk singer Inderjeet was conferred the prestigious Himachal Ratan award during the 10th edition of the Excellence Iconic Awards 2025 in Dehradun. Bollywood actress Esha Deol presented the award in recognition of Inderjeet's outstanding contribution to the preservation and global promotion of Himachal Pradesh's rich folk heritage.
Folk anthem 'Gichhamaaku' from Vijay Kanakamedala's 'Bhairavam' released
Chennai, May 23: The makers of director Vijay Kanakamedala's eagarly awaited explosive action extravaganza 'Bhairavam', released the fourth single from the film, a folk song called 'Gichhamaaku', on Friday, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.
Second single Aadu Ponmayile from Tovino Thomas's 'Narivetta' released
Chennai, May 15: The makers of director Anuraj Manohar’s eagerly-awaited Malayalam action drama ‘Narivetta‘, featuring actor Tovino Thomas in the lead, have now released the second single from the film, 'Aadu Ponmayile', much to the delight of fans and film buffs.
WAVES 2025: Spotify house session highlights folk as living tradition; panellists advocate preserving soul of folk
Mumbai, May 3: The third day of the inaugural WAVES Summit 2025 witnessed an insightful session titled Spotify House: Evolution of Folk Music in India at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai on Saturday and panellists advocated in preserving the soul of folk while adapting it to contemporary cultural landscapes.
Prasoon Joshi, Ila Arun, Papon discuss folk culture at WAVES 2025
Mumbai, May 3: On Day 3 of WAVES 2025, a special session titled 'Spotify House: Evolution of Folk Music in India' was attended by leading names from India's folk and music scene.
WAVES 2025: Papon recollects performing Indian folk music for 500 Serbians
Mumbai, May 3: Playback singer Papon, who recently attended the inaugural edition of the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit in Mumbai, has shared an incident when he performed live music in front of 500 Serbians.
Soori's 'Maaman' unit gives fans a taste of Hesham Abdul Wahab's folk music in the film
Chennai, April 30: The makers of director Prasanth Pandiyaraj's 'Maaman', featuring actor Soori in the lead, on Wednesday treated fans to some sweet music scored by music director Hesham Abdul Wahab for the film, a day ahead of its trailer release.
People's mindsets have changed...: Malini Awasthi on the rising global love for folk music
New Delhi, March 22: Renowned folk singer and Padma Shri awardee Malini Awasthi continues to make waves in the global music industry, proving that India's rich folk traditions have a universal appeal.
Rajasthani decor and folk music to enthrall audience during IPL matches in Jaipur
Jaipur, March 20: As Jaipur gears up to host the IPL 2025 season, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium is set to embrace a Rajasthani-themed makeover. The interiors will feature traditional lehariya and panchranga decor, adding a vibrant local touch to the stadium, said Neeraj K.
Coke Studio Bharat Season 3 to celebrate India's rich folk traditions
Mumbai, Feb 14: 'Coke Studio Bharat Season 3' is set to celebrate the diverse and vibrant folk traditions of India, offering a bold reimagination of the country's rich sonic heritage.
Purva Mantri grateful for PM Modi's recognition of her performance in 'Avati Kalay'
Mumbai, Jan 29: Popular folk-pop artist Purva Mantri has expressed her deep gratitude for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recognition of her performance in the song “Avati Kalay.”
'Historic moment', says Late Sharda Sinha's son on Padma Vibhushan award
Patna, Jan 26: Anshuman Sinha, son of the legendary folk singer Swar Kokila Late Sharda Sinha, while thanking the Union government for conferring Padma Vibhushan on his mother, termed the award a 'historic moment' for his entire family.
Madhya Pradesh: Folk Singer Bheru Singh Chauhan gets emotional after Padma Shri recognition
Indore, January 26: Folk singer Bheru Singh Chauhan, who was recently conferred the Padma Shri award, expressed heartfelt gratitude and discussed his emotional reaction to the prestigious recognition. The celebrated artist shared how his achievement is being celebrated in his village, district, and across his state.
A huge respect for us: Folk singer Begum Batool on Padma Shri honour
Jaipur, January 26: Rajasthan folk singer Begum Batool paid her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and the government for conferring her with the Padma Shri award on the eve of 76th Republic Day.
I dedicate this award to my parents: Jaspinder Narula on Padma Shri honour
Mumbai, January 26: The well-known playback singer Jaspinder Narula, who has been conferred with Padma Shri, said that this is all because of the blessings of her parents and dedicated the award to them.
Milestone in Bihar's history: Sharda Sinha's son expresses pride as late singer posthumously awarded with Padma Vibhushan
Patna, January 26: Folk singer Sharda Sinha, who passed away in 2024, has been posthumously honoured with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards.
Himalayan Folk Music Festival celebrates rich cultural heritage in Siliguri
Siliguri, January 16: In an effort to preserve and promote the rich traditions of the Himalayan region, the Warnamala Paribar and the Association for Conservation & Tourism (ACT) organized a three-day-long Himalayan Folk Music Festival in Siliguri.
Singer Peter Yarrow no more
Los Angeles, January 7: Peter Yarrow, a member of the hugely popular and influential trio Peter, Paul and Mary, which popularized folk music in the 1960s with 'Blowin' in the Wind' and 'If I Had a Hammer' among other tracks, has passed away.