Music of Meghalaya

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Music of India
Genres	Classical (Carnatic · Hindustani) · Bhajan · Ghazal · Qawwali · Sufi · Folk · Filmi · Pop · Rock (Bangla) · Hip Hop · Trance
Awards	Filmfare Awards · Punjabi Music Awards · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Festivals	Dover Lane music festival Thyagaraja Aradhana Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana
Media	Sruti The Record Music Magazine
National anthem	"Jana Gana Mana"
National song	"Vande Mataram"
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Meghalaya is a state of India with a rich folk tradition. drums, bamboo flutes and buffalo horn singas are a popular ensemble. The arrival of Christianity in the mid-19th century signalled the beginning of a decline in tribal musical traditions.

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