When an informal or a formal group of people are involved with a specific genre of music they together constitute a music community. It is a supportive group of like-minded individuals with common interests in music. The geographic, cultural diversity of India has led to a vast range of musical styles. Every region has evolved its own style of music based on its traditions
| Music Communities | State | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Langha (Muslim Tribal Community) | Gujarat and Rajasthan | Entertain through songs by praising Rajputs. |
| Manganiar or Merasi (Muslim Community) | Rajasthan | They use instrument Kamaicha to sing classical folk songs. |
| Karta Bhajas | West Bengal | They have fous classes and are mostly associated with chanting mantras. |
| Bauls | West Bengal | Mystic group of country singers |
| Jogi | Rajasthan | Followers of Nath sect, sing ballads of religious, moral teachings |
| Bhopa | Rajasthan | Episodes of folk deity during jagrans. |
| Barot, Charan, Gadvi | Gujarat | Songs in praise of gods, goddesses, heroes, saints, etc. |
| Muria Tribes | Madhya Pradesh | Songs called relo are sung by them. |
| Kamar Community | Chattisgarh | Sing marriage songs. |
| Baghela | Madhya Pradesh | Sing songs dedicated to hardaul deity |
| Puraya Hill Tribes | Tamil Nadu | Perform certain melodies called talams. |
| Idu Mishmi Tribes | Arunachal Pradesh | Perform ritual and fertility dance. |
| Moken Tribes | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Perform ancestral worship, do not follow any religion. |
| Bazigar (Goaar) Community | Punjab | Display strength, balance and courage in their performances. |
Chaturprahar
- Chaturprahar is an annual Indian classical music festival held at National Centre for Performing Arts in Mumbai.
- It is based on the concept of association of time with the ragas.