Music of Maharashtra

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Music of India
Bhajan · Classical · Filmi · Folk · Hip Hop Ghazal · Pop · Qawwali · Rock
Timeline · Samples
Genres	Classical (Carnatic · Hindustani)
Awards	Bollywood · Punjabi · Tamil
Festivals	Sangeet Natak Akademi Thyagaraja Aradhana Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana
Media	Sruti The Music Magazine
National anthem	"Jana Gana Mana"
National song	"Vande Mataram"
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Maharashtra is a state of India. The region's folk heritage includes bharuds, gondhals, lavni]]s, Shahiris and povadas. Sharang Dev, a 13th century composer, was from Maharashtra as well.

The state has produced more than its fair share of Classical and popular musicians. Lata Mangeshkar, Pt. Pohankar, Kishori Amonkar, and other luminaries.

It is also well known for the latest Bollywood Music.

Music festivals in the area include Banganga Festival and the Pune Festival.