during the 1990’s, DJ’s became an instrumental piece in the evolution of Bhangra. As Punjabi music gained popularity in the U.S. This era is often regarded as “the golden age of Bhangra”, representing a rebellious and innovative spirit among British-Asian youths. Drawing upon rock music, many artists infused British music with Punjabi folk tunes. In the 1980’s, however, the music and dance styles of Indian folk music became revolutionized as young Punjabi singers gained massive popularity in England. The dance was performed exclusively by men, accompanied by folk instruments such as the tumbi (a single-string plucking instrument), the dholak (a small barrel-shaped drum), and the sarangi (a bowed musical instrument with up to thirty-five strings). Historians estimate that around the 14th or 15th century, Punjabi farmers would dance and sing songs about village life to pass time while working in the fields, eventually using the dances to celebrate good harvests during a festival called Baisakhi. Bhangra is derived from traditional forms of Punjabi folk dance often characterized by powerful bass and treble sounds, high-energy choreography, and joyous lyrics. From the rhythmic bang of dhols in the background to the lively skips and hops of our instructors, many elements of BollyX classes embody the infectious energy ofBhangra.
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