Owing to India's vastness and diversity, Indian music encompasses numerous genres in multiple varieties and forms which include classical music, folk, rock, and pop. It has a history spanning several millennia and developed over several geo-locations spanning the sub-continent. Music in India began as an integral part of socio-religious life.
Dancing Girl sculpture from the Indus Valley civilization (c. 4,500 years ago)
Nimbu Bhoj cave, Pachmarhi, India, date uncertain, possibly 2nd millennium B.C. - 1st millennium B.C. Bronze Age harper playing an arched harp. Digital drawing, recreating cave painting.
Hira Devi Waiba, pioneer of Nepali folk songs in India
Navneet Aditya Waiba- Folk singer
Indian rock is a music genre in India that may incorporate elements of Indian music with rock music, and is often topically India-centric. While India is more often known for its classical music, filmi, Bollywood music, Indi-pop, and Bhangra, the Indian rock scene has also produced numerous bands and artists.
Hundred Octane performing at Hard Rock Cafe in Mumbai
Nicotine playing at the Hard Rock Cafe, in Hyderabad, India in 2016. The band is widely known for being the pioneers of Metal Music in Central India.
Nicotine playing at 'Pedal to the Metal', TDS, Indore, India in 2014.
Moheener Ghoraguli in concert at Rabindra Sadan, 1979.