A familiar folk song often reaches us through its melody and opening lines. The writer behind it can be less familiar. The search for less widely heard songs and their credited voices is an important thread in Chandan Tiwari’s musical practice.
Her Purabi and folk-poetry repertoire includes compositions associated with writers such as Mahendra Misir, Bhikhari Thakur and Rasool Miyan. Listening with a sense of each composition’s identity and context adds depth to the experience.
Recording entries on this site include available lyric, music and accompanying-artist credits. The distinction between a traditional song, a written poem and a later musical arrangement matters. One composition can have several performances, each with its own musical character.
A memory or document about a composition can contribute to this continuing conversation. Contact the team about music and research enquiries.
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