Birha Music of Uttar Pradesh:
Birha is a very famous and well known folk music of Uttar Pradesh. In Hindi language birha means separation. Birha is a fabulous form of music which shows a newly weds women’s feeling in separation of her husband. The theme of Birha songs revolves around separation of a beloved for lover. History of birha music is not so old; it is origin in 17th century. Birha songs are most famous in Ahir community of Uttar Pradesh.
The possible beginning of this folk kind is attributed to the occurrence where mostly men from tiny villages used to journey to cities in search of source of revenue. Often they had to depart their newly-weds behind in the village only. The separation and desire among the womenfolk of the village lead to the birth of Birha. The genre is tremendously popular among laborers and farmers Uttar Pradesh. Birha songs are also very famous among people ofBihar.
A Video of Birha Song :
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