| Dasakathia | |
|---|---|
 Dasakathia Performer | |
| Medium | Ballad singing |
| Originating culture | Odia |
Dasakathia is a traditional Odia folk art. It is a performing art widely performed by local or travelling performers within the state of Odisha.[1]
It used to be one of the most important forms of entertainment in Odia culture. In the performance, the performers use a pair of wooden instruments to create music. The performance is usually done by two person group. One person who leads is called Gahana/Gayaka and one performer follows, called Palia. The performance is usually a form of ballad singing.[2] Gayakratna Baidyanath Sharma is one of the notable performers in recent times.[3] The music used in Dasakathia is based on traditional Odissi music.
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