FolK musiC oF PuNjab: Punjabi folk music (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਲੋਕ ਸੰਗੀਤ)

ஜღFolk songsஜღ Songs which represent any country tradition their feelings emotions in the form of songs and these are passed from generation to generationand called these folk songs of that country or place.

Punjabi folk songs :when our old peple of punjab were sad and happy they show their heart feelings into songs when any incident take place then that incident is converted into a song and these songs are sung by everyone that time . every funny jokes pranks are converted into a songs and sung by everyone .when girls and their mothers are doing some house work or doing some embroidery work they were remain singing and enjoy their work.

their are many ceremonies in punjabi wedding like when bride and groom first time meet sagun engagement jago and final wedding day was not complete without boliya , sithinia . suhag, ghodiaan
and these folk songs are sung on traditional music instruments of the region of punjab.

folk songs of Punjab are essentially connected with the agrarian life of the state. They are closely related to the inner rhythm of the day-to-day activities of the village folk. They are primarily vocal in character and are accompanied by musical instruments, like the Dholak. The songs are flexible, simple and throbbing. these songs were accepted by everyone happily and enjoyed by everyone . thats why these are come to us by passings generations.

Mahiya, Dhola and Boli are the three kinds of folk tunes popular in Punjab. Mahiya expresses deep emotions in a speedy rhythm. Dhola is more sentimental in nature and deals with the themes of love and beauty. Boli is the most popular tune and it accompanies the famous Bhangra and Giddha dances of Punjab.

This vibrant piece of music from Punjab is presented at Surajkund Crafts Mela, a fair organized by Haryana Tourism to promote the handloom and handicraft tradition of India. The Mela also arranges venues for the performance of the folk

punjabi folk music

evergreen folk songs like boliyann
^{http://folkpunjab.org/surinder-kaur link on which we listen our folk songs of aur punjabi culture}
singers were chosen mainly for their lyrical,voice and flow durability. . Artists were evaluated on a 25-point scale based on: originality, longevity, lyricism, social impact, flavor, Khada (live performance) skills, consistency, charisma, poetic value, substance, versatility, vocal presence, flow and delivery, among other factors. my fav folk singer is Surinder kaur .i luv her increadible voice .

<3 Surinder kaur <3

Born November 25, 1929, Died On June 15, 2006, was an punjabi folk singer and songwriter. She was named “Nightingale Of Punjab” due to her outstanding vocal talent and versatility. Surinder Kaur received her musical education in Lahore and trained as a folk singer but could also sing in any vocal register. She made her professional debut with a live performance on Lahore Radio in August 1943, and returned to Indian subcontinent in 1945 where she sang for some indian bollywood movies and various live shows in Lahore and in Punjab in the 1950s. She passed away in 2006 at the age of 76.

Surinder kaur sung mostly the songs of contemporary poets like Nand Lal Noorpuri, Amrita Pritam and also punjabi's Sufi kafiS of Bulleh Shah include in her repertoire.She gave us memorable songs like mava te dheeyan, jutti kasuri,soohe ve cheere walia and kala doria become an increadible part of Punjabi culture.

I hope her immortel voice will motivate others artists and female singers of these days to practice the right Punjabi folk music tradition . and also want to freshers who want to come in singing must value our folk songs because our folk songs are amazing.
but it is reality some people not used to listen folk songs they think that folk songs are boring and say todays songs are better.but ther are some youngster also who learn folk sing folk and sing and love punjabi folk songs becoz they love punjabi virSa .