The folk songs song used in Uttarakhandi music include the dhol damau, Turri, ransingha, dholki, daur, thali, bhankora and mashakbaja. Tabla and harmonium are also sometimes used, especially in recorded folk music from the 1960s onwards. In recent years, Uttarakhandi folk songs have transformed
Uttarakhand has a 'Pahari' culture. Folk dance, music and festivals are a huge part of Uttarakhand culture.