rhythms of the world : traditional punjabi bhangra

originated as dance music

chaal

traditional bhangra rhythm

repeated

dhol

double headed drum that plays the chaal

voices

usually male solo with backing chorus

call and response

harmonium

small reed-organ that plays melodic ideas

ornamentation

vocal slides (portamento)

microtonal

use of technology

drum machine

synthesiser

bass guitar

looping / reverb / echo

sampling

chimta

bell-type instrument

tumbi

plays an ostinato pattern