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Jharkhand Folk Music Revival: Youth Learn Ancient Songs
14 Aug
Summary
- Free music classes teach traditional songs and instrument making.
- Support provided to over 60 artisans crafting traditional instruments.
- Weekly congregations foster collaboration and recognition for folk artists.
Folk artist Nandlal Nayak is actively preserving Jharkhand's rich musical heritage through a multi-pronged grassroots campaign. Spanning Ranchi, Khunti, and Simdega, his initiative provides free daily music classes to 20 underprivileged children under 15 in Simdega. These classes focus on customary songs detailing life's stages and the creation of traditional instruments like the mandar and dhol, reconnecting youth with their cultural roots.
In Ranchi and Khunti, Nayak supports nearly 60 traditional instrument makers by supplying raw materials, enabling them to produce and sell over 10,000 mandars in the last five years. He is also pursuing a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the mandar. Furthermore, a weekly congregation in Ranchi unites 100-150 artists from the Panchpargana region, fostering skill enhancement and showcasing art forms like Patta Nritya and Jhoomer.
