Meet Chandan Singh, The Bundelkhandi Artist Who Is Attempting To Preserve Folk Music

In today’s era, many of us are adopting the western lifestyle and prefer listening to rock music and playing electronic instruments. Some people are still working around the clock to keep the traditional music alive. Among them, this Bundelkhandi musician is one. Recently, a video of this musician went viral. He has the talent of playing numerous genres of Bundeli music. He has sparked curiosity and garnered a lot of attention among the public. Chhatarpur, located in Bundelkhand, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, particularly its vibrant Bundelkhandi music, which inspires people to enjoy and dance. Similarly, Chandan Singh, a resident of Mausania in Chhatarpur, has made an extraordinary contribution in preserving this cultural heritage. With the passage of time, this talented artist has mastered the art of producing music for various genres, using traditional musical instruments. His contribution and dedication to music has kept the region’s legacy alive.

Chandan Singh produces music from his age-old Nagdiya musical instrument, which is mainly used for Bundelkhandi folk songs and dance tunes. He is engaged in this art form for various years and mesmerises people with his 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 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 various places in Chhatarpur and exhibits his art and also runs his living expenses by playing this, blowing peoples’ minds and earning respect among the people. His unique talent has made him viral on social media, getting numerous appreciations from his art.

It won’t be wrong to state that artists like Chandan Singh are playing an important role in keeping the soul of Bundelkhandi culture alive even in this digital era. This talented musician also stands out as a source of inspiration for the future generation.