Music of Punjab

Punjab is a region in the South Asia which has a diverse style of music. However, it is

Punjab is a region in the South Asia which has a diverse style of music. However, it is musically best-known as the home of bhangra, a lively folk dance that evolved into a popular form of electronic music among overseas Punjabis in the United Kingdom and United States. Giddha is also a popular Punjabi dance practised by women in Punjab.

Punjabi folk music is highly rhythmic, and very diverse. The western region is the home of styles like dhoola and mahiya, while the popular boli style is performed different across the region. The vocals are another integral part of Punjabi music, as are instruments like the dhol, tumbi, dhad sarangi, algoza and Ektara.