Thumri

▪️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.