About Burra katha
Burra katha is a music genre that emerged in India. It is usually classed as a form of Telugu folk music.
From Wikipedia
Burra Katha or Burrakatha, is an oral storytelling technique in the Jangam Katha tradition, performed in the villages of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in India. It is performed by a troupe consisting of one main performer and two co-performers, and is a narrative form of entertainment that consists of prayers, solo drama, dance, songs, poems and jokes. The performance is on the topic of either a Hindu Historical story (Jangam Katha) or a contemporary social issue. It became a popular art form during the Telangana Rebellion in the early 1930-1950s.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Burra katha.
- ↑ Telugu folk music
Frequently asked questions
What is Burra katha?
Burra katha is a music genre that emerged in India. It is usually classed as a form of Telugu folk music.
Where and when did Burra katha originate?
Burra katha originated in India.