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Music of Gujarat
Gujarat is a part of India, known for lively traditions of both folk and classical music. Classical musicians and composers include Ustad Faiyaz Khan , Maulabux , Rahimkhan and Pandit Omkamath .
Gujarati folk dance includes the Ras and Garba dances, which are said to have been passed on by Krishna, who spent his childhood at Gokul , learning the flute. He also taught the folk drama Bhavai . Other dances include Dangi Nritya , Tippani Nritya , Padhar Nrritya and Siddi.
The Ras is a simple dance performed by a group in a circle, to a rhythm marked by sticks (dandias), accompanied by voices, shehnai, flute, zanz , dhol or cymbals. The Garba (Garba Nritya) is a circle dance performed by women at festivals like Holi, Vasant Panchmi , Navaratri and Sharad Purnima .
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