▪️Thumri is a vocal genre or style of Indian music.
▪️Originated in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, mainly in Lucknow & Benares, around 18th century.
▪️It is said to have begun in Uttar Pradesh with the court of Nawab Wajid Ali.
▪️ A romantic & erotic style of singing; also called “the lyric of Indian classical music”.
▪️Lyrics are typically in Brij Bhasha and are usually romantic & religious. Compositions are mostly on love, separation and devotion.
▪️Various episodes of the lives of Lord Krishna & Radha is portrayed.
▪️ Three main gharanas of thumri — Benaras, Lucknow and Patiala.
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