Meet Chandan Singh, the Bundelkhandi artist trying to preserve folk music

Nowadays, many of us are adopting the western lifestyle and prefer listening to rock music and playing electronic instruments. Some people are still working round the clock to keep traditional music alive. Among them, this Bundelkhandi musician is one of them. Recently, a video of this musician went viral. He has the talent to play many genres of Bundeli music. He has created curiosity and garnered a lot of attention among the audience. Chhatarpur, located in Bundelkhand, is known for its rich cultural heritage, especially its vibrant Bundelkhandi music, which inspires people to have fun and dance. Similarly, Chandan Singh, a resident of Mausania in Chhatarpur, has made an extraordinary contribution towards preserving this cultural heritage. Over time, this talented artist has mastered the art of producing music for various genres, using traditional musical instruments. His contribution and dedication towards music has kept the legacy of the region alive.

Chandan Singh composes music on his ancestral musical instrument, Nagdiya, which is mainly used for folk songs and dance tunes of Bundelkhandi. He has been practicing this art form for several years and mesmerizes people with its rhythms and melodies. He plays music for all Bundelkhandi dances like Rai. It is a folk dance of Bundelkhand, famous especially among women. His music is also used for Kachiyai, Lamtera and Diwari, which are performed during Diwali, and are known for their colourful costumes, peacock feathers and sticks held by the dancers.

This talented musician roams around different places in Chhatarpur and exhibits his art. He also covers his living expenses by performing, wowing people and earning respect from the people. His unique talent has made him viral on social media, receiving a lot of appreciation for his art.

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that artists like Chandan Singh play an important role in keeping the soul of Bundelkhandi culture alive even in the digital age. This talented musician also stands out as an inspiration for the future generation.