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The delightful rhythms of nature can be felt in the tunes and beats of Maldives music. The people of this enchanting island represent a culture that combines native traditions with foreign influences. A principal feature of this amalgamation is Maldives music. Yet the music of Maldives is essentially folk music that dominates the musical traditions of the island.
From early times Maldives has remained a witness to the mingling of various cultures. The influence of this mingling is strong in Maldives music. Cultural traits of East Africa, Arabia, South India, Indonesia and Malaysia are prominent in Maldivian music. But years of environmental and social transformations have resulted in a music that represents the lifestyle and the aspirations of the people of the island as well as the spirit of the nation.
Folk music of Maldives is considered the true representation of the culture of Maldives. Music in Maldives is more than just tunes and lyrics. It contains the dreams of the islanders, their hopes and the rhythmic pattern of their lives. Maldivian folk music is incorporated with indigenous elements and traditional values. The folk music therefore forms the major component of the music of Maldives.
The folk music that has emerged in Maldives is a fraction of the wider array of music that is played by the natives of Maldives. Traditional music in Maldives also includes other musical forms that can be heard in the homes of the Maldivian people. Besides traditional music, Maldivian music also consists of international musical forms that have reached this island from various corners of the world. Maldives music is a representation of the cultural identity of the island of Maldives.
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