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Talib Hamid: A musical guardian of Kashmir's traditional folk melodies
In the scenic town of Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir, a talented young musician named Talib Hameed Teli is devoted to preserving the folk music of the region.

Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop: Check out original voices from young India
Independent artists are rapping in Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi, Hindi and more. Their focus: caste, politics, climate, sexuality, identity.

Rajasthan mulls hosting folk art festivals, conserve culture of different region
Rajasthan mulls organising folk art festivals, conserve art and culture of different regions, uplift artists

Bihar's month-long Sonepur Mela to host artists of dance, music, other folk form
The Sonepur mela is organized at the confluence of two mighty rivers, the Ganga and Gandak in Bihar. Popular since ancient eras for the trading of livestock, this month-long event takes place on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima in the month of November.

Kacha Badam singer hopes viral song brings him due recognition and better future
The singer of the now viral track Kacha Badam, Bhuban Badyakar, says he hopes the song brings him the recognition he deserves to secure a good future for his family.
