Folk music serves as a repository of the cultural identity. Discuss the role of folk music in preserving cultural heritage and promoting social cohesion. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
According to Stella Kramerich, "Indian music is the visual counterpart of the inner realization of the soul."
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Main Body
According to Stella Kramerich, "Indian music is the visual counterpart of the inner realization of the soul."
Folk music as a repository of cultural identity:
1. Alha and Udal of Bundelkhand (MP) - brewery and valour
2. Solar of UP (+) Raajya leet - child birth
3. Laman of Himachal - female related issues
4. Rajasthani musical traditions
(A) Preserving cultural heritage:
1. Promotion of local values
2. Preservation of language
3. Vocal traditions are continued
4. Development of regional culture
(B) Promoting social cohesion:
1. Brings out issues of women
2. No rigid caste hierarchies
3. Inclusive nature of geet
4. Participation of third gender
5. Counters communalism
Hence, folk music play a vital role in achieving objective of Article 51A(4) as well as attaining SDG-10.
Conclusion
Hence, folk music play a vital role in achieving objective of Article 51A(4) as well as attaining SDG-10.
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- Use of established scholar reference (Stella Kramerich)
- Regional examples provided from multiple states
- Connected to cultural continuity and identity preservation
- Structured approach with two clear sections (A and B)
- Connected to constitutional framework (Article 51A)
- Linked to UN sustainable development goals
- Addressed inclusive nature beyond caste/gender
Vishwajeet Gupta
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
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Folk music and cultural heritage
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