The Bhopalites took the pleasure of Kabir Gayan under Gamak series at Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Museum on Friday.
'Kabir Gayan' in Malvi style was performed by Babulal Dholpure and group, Shajapur and Baiga tribal dance 'Parghouni and Karama' were performed by Ashish Dhurve and group, Dindori.
Babulal Dholpure and group started with Guruvandana- Bhajo Guraji followed by Guruji Sarika Deva Hamara Mane Bhave, Chalo Ho Gura Ji Ka Desh, Vario Mharo Lahariyo Rang Rangilo, Duniya Dari Avagun Harijan Bhide Mat Kejari.
He was accompanied by Dinesh Ahirwar on vocals, on Majira by Rajesh Kumar, Harmonium by Ashok Ramlal, Dholak by Vinod Kumar, Kartal by Babulal Bhagirath and Khanjari by Ganesh Nimori .
Dholapure has been singing since the age of fifteen years, he got his music education from his father Mr. Ghasiram Dholapure, you have performed in many big forums in the country.
The second performance was the Baiga tribal dance 'Parghouni and Karama' by Ashish Dhurve and the group.
Parghouni is a wedding dance, men receive special costumes and dance with furs in their hands to receive the wedding procession. This dance is performed to the beat of Nagado and Timki. The faster Nagada is played, the more excited and different types of postures men dance. Kilkari gives. On this occasion, elephants are made on behalf of boys and are danced in the courtyard. The drums keep on playing, the person sitting on the elephant makes various gestures with the hands. The ritual of making elephants dance also expresses happiness. Women and men take part in this dance very well.
Baigas perform their 'Karma' through the dance-song, which is why this dance-song is called Karama. This dance, which runs from Vijayadashami till the start of the rains, is done by Baiga youths and young girls by going to each other's village.