Bhangra is one of those Indian song and dance forms which has always managed to increase its popularity regularly. Originally, it was linked with the Sikh community and used during the celebration of the spring festival. But a large number of innovations by various Bhangra artists have led to its popularity all over the world music scene. Bhangra is also regularly being featured in Bollywood songs in the last few years. The dhol is an important part of the Bhangra music form. Other instruments which form an integral part to traditional Bhangra are the chimta, the iktar and the tumbi.
One of the artists who has successfully fused the Bhangra with Reggae is none other than Apache Indian – a UK artist. Besides India, UK is another country which has welcomed it with open arms. Thus a large number of Punjabi singers today have found success in the UK. Although the Bhangra dance form is essentially for guys, today its popularity has led to most girls too imitating this dance form. Malkit Singh, a popular Bhangra artist has sang the song - Gori Nal Ishq Mitha, one of the most popular Bhangra numbers of all times. The next time you feel like enjoying some punchy music on your music system, try some Bhangra music.
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