On the three most popular genres in Indian culture.....

Telugu is a beautiful Dravidian language widely spoken throughout the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telingana, where it is used as an official language. These southern regions of India are closely associated with music, largely through their widely celebrated, dynamic dances. And both states boast an interesting and rich musical heritage, spanning more than a century....

There is a wide range of musical genres in Telugu. Each of them is beautiful in its own way... These genres range from, say, traditional music, to folk, to religious, or more contemporary. And each is characterised by its own unique charm: music in Telugu gently flows with its unobtrusive motifs, immersing you in beautiful worlds and spaces...

If you want to know a little more about this magical music, then you are reading the right article. Some of the music genres in Telugu that are very popular today are discussed below.

Carnatic music

Songs written in Telugu language reflect the essence and depth of this musical genre in the best possible way. Among the huge variety of songs, no two songs sound the same. One of the most important roles in this genre is the language itself, as it can easily reveal the thoughts of the writer as well as his personality and soul.

Among the instruments actively used in this genre are the vina, mandolin, violin, mridanga... Curiously, many people believe that folk music was created solely from this genre.

Folk music

This genre of Telugu music is extremely popular in rural India. It also has a really special meaning for many of the people of this state... Folk music is still performed and created today, only now in different and undeniably interesting forms... It tells beautiful stories with elements of dance, singing, jokes, prayer and poetry.

Contemporary music

As in all other states of vast India, the music and film industries are closely intertwined, especially in the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions. The film industry in Telugu is often referred to as Tollywood, and is the second largest after the famous Bollywood.

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Here are just some of the most famous composers and artists of this genre: Ghantasala, Devi Sri Prasad, Ramana Gogula, Mani Sharma... S.P. Balasubramaniam is the most famous composer in the Telugu film industry. The artist boasts of 25 Nandi Awards, the highest music award one can get in the Telugu film industry.

Conclusion

Apart from the genres mentioned in this article, there are other genres that have deep songs, hidden meanings... And some of them have influenced many people all over India. And if you want to understand what makes them so distinctive and special, just listen to them... You will be amazed at how they can make you feel completely new, unbelievable....