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as a form of lively folk music performed at harvests in the Punjab,
Bhangra has evolved remarkably over the past five hundred years. The
music now fully represents the culture of the Punjab region, and the
struggles of its people in their long and storied history. Moreover,
the music still evolves today, incorporating elements of many different
kinds of music from around the world, while still existing in its
traditional form.
Bhangra is a lively form of folk music and dance
that originates from Punjab. People traditionally performed Bhangra
when celebrating the harvest. During Bhangra, people sing Punjabi
Boliyaan lyrics, at least one person plays the the dhol drum, and
other people may play the flute, dholak drum, or other musical instruments.
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