| Rasiya | |
|---|---|
| Cultural origins | Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Typical instruments | Bhum Harmonium |
Rasiya is a popular genre of Indian folk music from the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh.[1] The style of rasiya consists of multiple sub genres and is performed in a variety of different contexts.[2] The songs have been known to portray a wide range of topics however, they are most commonly sung to a set of stock tunes that often portrays the love of the Hindu god Krishna and goddess Radha.[3][4] The term rasiya is the Hindi word for “epicure”[5] which refers to the male suitors, or the god Krishna himself as depicted in the songs. Rasiya's are sung and typically played with a variety of instruments, the most common are the “dholak” drums,[6] sarangi, and harmonium.[5] This style of music is commonly associated with the popular ancient Hindu festival of Holi and is often performed by villagers, professional entertainers, as well as participants in temple song sessions.[5]
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- ^ Unity in Cultural Diversity. New Delhi: National Council of Educational Research and Training. 2018. p. 157. ISBN 978-93-5292-059-4.