1. Indian folk music is diverse because of India's vast cultural diversity. It has many forms including bhangra , lavani , dandiya and Rajasthani. Folk music has been influential on classical music, which is viewed as a higher art form. Instruments and styles have impacted classical ragas. It is also not uncommon for major writers, saints and poets to have large musical libraries and traditions to their name, often sung in thumri (semi-classical) style. Most of the folk music of India is dance-oriented. Indian folk music

3. Bhangra Bhangra is a form of dance -oriented folk music that has become a pop sensation in the United Kingdom . The present musical style is derived from the traditional musical accompaniment to the folk dance of Punjab called by the same name, bhangra .

5. Lavani Lavani is a popular folk form of Maharashtra . Traditionally, the songs are sung by female artists, but male artists may occasionally sing Lavanis . The dance format associated with Lavani is known as Tamasha .

7. Dandiya Dandiya is a form of dance-oriented folk music that has also been adapted for pop music worldwide. The present musical style is derived from the traditional musical accompaniment to the folk dance of Dandiya called by the same name, dandiya.

9. Rajasthani The age old traditional heritage of Rajasthan has enriched its music and dance immensely. Be it the melody of folk music or the beat of tribal percussion, Rajasthan amazes its tourists with. Rajasthani music has a diverse collection of musician castes , including langas, sapera, bhopa, jogi and manganiyar bejewelled treasure of music and dance

11. INDIA IS NOT JUST A PLACE. India is not just a people. India is the celestial music, And inside that music Anybody from any corner of the globe Can find the real significance of life. - Sri Chinmoy