Indian classical, Bollywood, Bhangra in England’s new music curriculum

London: Indian classical music, Bollywood hits and Bhangra beats are among the diverse musical traditions included in England’s new music curriculum guidance for schools launched on Friday.

The Department for Education (DfE) said the plan for all schools in England is aimed at giving more young people the opportunity to listen to and learn about music through the ages and across cultures.

Kishori Amonkar’s ‘Saheli Re’, Anoushka Shankar‘s ‘Indian Summer’, A R Rahman‘s ‘Jai Ho’ and Bollywood box-office hit ‘Munni Badnam Hui’ are among the Indian musical references included in the DfE guidance for schools.