About Jhumar
Jhumar is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of bhangra, Indian folk dance and bhangra.
From Wikipedia
Jhūmar or Jhoomar (also called Ghūmbar in Sandal Bar) is a traditional Punjabi folk dance originating from the Sandal Bar and Chaj Doab regions of Punjab. The word "Jhūmar" comes from Jhūm, which means 'to sway' in Punjabi.
The dance is also called Jungle-dance of Jhang-Sials which has a tribal sounding beat - 16 beats on the drum per cycle.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Jhumar.
- ↑ bhangra
- ↑ Indian folk dance
- ↑ bhangra
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Jhumar?
Jhumar is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of bhangra, Indian folk dance and bhangra.