Folk songs and tribal dance were beautifully performed at Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Museum here on Thursday.
Sandipa Pare and group from Bhopal performed 'Nimari Gayan' and Gond tribal 'Gudumbaja' was performed Shri Ashok Kumar Marco and group from Dindori.
The performance began with ‘Nimari Gayan’ by Sandeepa Pare and team. She began with melodious Ganesh Vandana 'Gajraj Ganaraya Karoon Thari Seva'.
The performance was followed with different Nimadi songs including Ganga Jamuna Jal Baras, Premguru Sunta Jajo Ji, Ban Malai Re, Bansi Wala Maharo Gajro, Lal Lal Baalya Rides. She also performed bhajan, lagi lagi re duidui, kailas ma phag machyo ri.
On the stage in the presentation, she was accompanied byRashmi Uparit in Sahagayan, Swati Saraf, Aarohi Pare and Aditi Pare in vocals, on Harmonium by Sanjay Sharma, on Flute by Nitish Mangrole, Tabla by Deva Shandilya and Dholak by Prakash Kame.
Pare has been interested in music since childhood, she earned a master's degree in music from Bhopal University and a degree in vocal music from Indira Kala Sangeet VV Khairagarh, being first in the merit list. Sandeepa, who was twice the first place in Sanskrit poetry in Kalidas Mahotsav in Ujjain, was awarded the Nawankur Swar Ratna competition, National Youth Festival and got the first place in the regional Lata Mangeshkar competition. Recognized artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan, Mrs. Sandeepa Pare has given voice in many telefilms serials and commercial jingles. He was honored by "Madhukali Kala Mandir Samman", "Sanskar Bharti Samman", "Ramnarayan Pradeep Smriti Bhakti Sangeet Samman", "Narmadian Brahmin Pratibha Samman", "Sangeet Ratna Award" and Heritage Music Association, Patna for his contribution towards Indian music.
The second performance was Gond tribal dance 'Gudumbaja' by Ashok Marco.
Gudumbaja dance is a traditional dance of Dulia, a sub-caste of Gond tribe. The Dhulia tribe traditionally employ bamboo. Along with this, there is a long tradition of Gudum instrumental playing in this tribe. Gudma, Duff, Manjira, Timki through the shehnai along with the instruments perform Gond Karma and Saila to the tunes of songs. Artists of this caste are compulsorily invited to perform Manglik recitation, especially on marriage and other ritual occasions. The dance is performed with various postures, with colorful costumes and gudum tied at the waist, with rhythm and rhythm.