Geet Gawai- Bhojpuri Folk Songs in Mauritius - An Ode to the Geetharines of Mauritius is the latest book of Dr Mrs Sarita Boodhoo. It was launched in India, precisely at the prestigious Indira Gandhi ...

Chhath Puja wouldn’t be complete without the soulful Chhath Geet, which adds a significant melody and devotion to the occasion. These folk songs are sung to honour Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi ...

Mumbai: Sharda Sinha, known as the "Nightingale of Bihar," was a famous folk and playback singer who passed away at the age of 72 on Tuesday, November 5. She was renowned for her Chhath Puja songs, or ...

Padma Bhushan awardee Sharda Sinha says folk music and Bollywood cinema complement each other and when combined well together it turns into a successful formula. Sinha has given playback for films ...

PM Modi in Mauritius: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a traditional Bihari welcome in Mauritius on Tuesday, as Geet Gawai singers performed a Swagat Gaan (welcome song) upon his arrival in Port ...

Geet-Gawai is a traditional, pre-wedding ceremony combining rituals, prayer, songs, music and dance performed mainly by Bhojpuri-speaking communities in Mauritius. Taking place at the bride or groom's ...