Thumri is a common style of light classical music. The text is romantic and devotional in nature, and usually revolves around a girl's love for Krishna. The language is a dialect of Hindi called Brij bhasha. This style is characterized by a greater flexibility with the rag. The compositions are usually set to kaherava of 8 beats, addha tal of 16 beats, or dipchandi of 14 beats. It arose in popularity during the 19th century.
Streaming Audio
- Chando Langar - A bhajan performed in a thumri style by Chandrakantha Courtney.
- Bhanwara Re, Hum Pardesi Log - By Begum Achtar
Other Indian Vocal Forms
- Bhajan
- Dadra
- Dhammar
- Dhrupad
- Film Music
- Folk Music
- Gazal
- Geet
- Kheyal
- Kirtan / Dhun
- Lakshan Geet
- Qawwali
- Shabad
- Tappa
- Tarana
Selected Video
SMF 2005 - Dhananjay Hegde - Bhairavi Thumri
Subhajyoti with Kaushiki in Concert
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