Where does Bhangra originate?
Originally a folk dance, from the Punjab region in Northern India and Pakistan. It was usually played at harvest time to celebrate
What’s the Chaal
An eight note repeated pattern
What is the dhol?
A double-headed, barrel-shaped drum
What is the dholak?
Similar to the dhol but smaller and played with hands rather than sticks
What is singing like in Bhangra?
light-hearted, often shout ‘hoi’
Other notable instruments
Alghoza (double flute)
Tumbi (instrument with a single plucked string)
Sarangi
Tabla
Modern Bhangra
Uses lots of technology such as, drum machines, samples of other music, remixes… etc..