Basdeva Gayan is traditionally a song
performed in Baghelkhand. Their singers are known as
Harbole. They are also known as Sharman singers as
they tell the story of Shravan Kumar.They wear yellow
clothes, hold statue of Lord Krishna and sing with Chutki,
Paijar and Sarangi. They generally sing Ramayan Katha,
Mor Dhwaj, Gop Chand, Bharthaii, BhOle Baba etc.
Folk song of Malwa region –
Bharthari : It reflects the heart touching movernent of
seperation of King Bharthari and Rani Pingala. After that,
King Bharthari become a monk. This song is performed
with chinkara instrument, which is mainly used by
Nagpanthis. It is also sung with Sarangi and Ektara. Suraj
Bai Khande was a famous singer of Bharthari Gayan. She
died in Bisalpur on 10th March, 2018.
Sanja Geet : It is very famous among adolescent girls of
Malwa region. They paint Sanja on walls using cow dung
and sing related songs. It is also practised in Nimar.
Heed Gayan : Ahir community organises a competition
of Heed Gayan every year in the month of Shrawan.