Lok Dayro
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A Lok Dayro (or 'Dayro Lok Geet' or simply 'Dayro') is an Indian, usually Gujarati performance, that consists of a mixture of stand-up comedy, history, philosophy, poetry (in the form of Duha and Chand) and traditional Indian folk music.[1][2] Usually, the narration, jokes and songs all center around a specific (religious or non-religious) theme or story. Sometimes the histories include genealogies of important caste members.[3] Performances are traditionally given by one or two lead singers, that sit on mattresses on the floor in an intimate setting, surrounded by accompanying musicians playing harmonium, tabla and dholak and usually begin late at night, running into the early hours of the morning.[4] They are particularly popular among Rajput communities of Saurashtra.[5] Performers are often showered with cash during musical performances and the collected cash is donated to a cause, such as education or water conservation.[6][7] Dayros have also been conducted in aid of international charities, such as during the Russo-Ukrainian War.[8]
History and Etymology[edit]
In Gujarati, 'Dayro' literally means caste meeting of Rajputs.[9] It is thought that Dayros originated from medieval Indian court performances as alternatives to daytime Mehfils.[10] Among Rajputs, opium would be distributed to audience members.[11] Freedom fighter and poet Jhaverchand Meghani's works are particularly popular in Dayro form.[12] Social reformers in post-independence India such as Shankar Patel used Dayros to communicate the importance of education to villagers.[13]
Famous Artists[edit]
Famous Dayro artists include Bhikhudan Gadhvi, Kirtidan Gadhvi and Osman Mir.
References[edit]
- ↑ "My first Lok Dayro performance turned out to be a memorable experience: Kairavi Buch - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
- ↑ "Folk and Traditional Music of Gujarat". Retrieved 2022-10-08.
- ↑ Chandrani, Yogesh Rasiklal (2013). Legacies of Colonial History: Region, Religion and Violence in Postcolonial Gujarat (Thesis). Columbia University. doi:10.7916/d8d799t2.
- ↑ "D for dayro". Mid-day. 2016-01-02. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
- ↑ Chandrani, Yogesh Rasiklal (2013). Legacies of Colonial History: Region, Religion and Violence in Postcolonial Gujarat (Thesis). Columbia University. doi:10.7916/d8d799t2.
- ↑ Showers of cash at Lok Dayro of Mayabhai Ahir held in Rajkot - Zee 24 Kalak, retrieved 2022-10-08
- ↑ Valki, Jivan; Mouche, Alexandra (2012-03-22). "Interview with Jivan Valki (Meghal River Basin Oral History Project)".
- ↑ "'Noble cause': Gujarati folk singers perform in US, raise Rs 2.5 crore for Ukrainians". The Indian Express. 2022-03-30. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
- ↑ Chandrani, Yogesh Rasiklal (2013). Legacies of Colonial History: Region, Religion and Violence in Postcolonial Gujarat (Thesis). Columbia University. doi:10.7916/d8d799t2.
- ↑ "D for dayro". Mid-day. 2016-01-02. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
- ↑ Charles, Molly (2005). "Local consequences of international drug control". ISSN 0210-9700.
- ↑ Dave, Puffy (2009). "Preservation of Kathiawari folk literature and arts" (PDF). Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 8 (4): 626–628.
- ↑ Chand, Vijaya; Shukla, Shailesh (1998). "Teachers as transformers: Learning from outstanding primary school teachers" (PDF).
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