Punjabi Music

From the local state of Punjab, in the north of India, music that has been a part of the region like every other has catapulted and spread like fire. So strong has been the influence of Punjabi music that it has shadowed other origins of music in the country to spiral as one of the best in India.
Punjabis believe in enjoying every minute of their life and living it to the optimum. This ideology is expressed in their music and songs where you are made to forget all your worries and just immerse yourself in the music.
The dramatic influence the music has had is seen in foreign lands where the dhol and balle balle are enjoyed to the optimum. This is because of the energetic beats the songs comprise of. Even though one does not understand the language one can still love the music.
High energy signing along with high powered beats and dancing invigorates a sense of exhilaration and participation in the music becomes so forceful, that you will leave your work and put on your dancing shoes.
The music instruments used for the songs included a large dhol that is swung across the neck and played till you drop to your knees. Today with an array of instruments and hi-tech music organs, the rhythm is made even more affable.
The music caught the fancy of the world when Punjabis settled abroad brought in the Punjabi music with a dash of international essence. There was rapping in the song, hip-hop and the twist you’d get nowhere else. Bands began to evolve that catered to not only bhangra but also to anyone who loved music.
Some of the well known Punjabi artists are Daler Mehendi, Mika, Jagjit Singh, Hans Raj Hans and Dalvinder Singh. Some artists who have made bhangra of international flavour are Bombay Rockers, Jazzy B etc. They have set the tone for high adrenaline music and dance.
The music albums are available anywhere in India and abroad. Even a local renowned Punjabi singer’s album is available outside India. So strong is the influence of the music that has cast its spell on one and all. Making it a must have in every household on or off Indian soil.
The ‘balle balle’ is now the words of enchanting music, you say it and you get it. It has become synonymous with bhangara or Punjabi music. All you have to say at the music store to get some bhangara music is balle balle. These words are used in Hindi music, southern music and western music as it takes the listener to a different level of music listening.
Morning, afternoon or evening, you can hear these songs at anytime of the day. Put it at a party and see the mood swing to high energy, the young and old alike come to the dance floor to do some balle balle. The original dancing to Punjabi music requires a lot of stamina and the steps are strenuously intertwined. Non-stop vigorous steps tire you easily, unless you are the Punjab the puttar or have an undying energy. Dance on a complete song to the simple beats of the dhol to feel your body revived.