Bauls are poets and composers, musicians, dancers and actors all united into one, and their focus is to entertain through their songs, pauses, gestures, and postures, these nomadic mendicants spread the message of love and rapturous delight to lands far and wide. In a land untouched by mechanical entertainment, Baul singers were a major source of entertainment. Parvathi Baul in the photo absolutely lost in herself while singing out the baul song.
People still love to watch them sing and dance, their narration of folk tales, and even commentary on contemporary issues through highly melodious songs and an extraordinarily high-pitched rendition. Although their lyrics speak the language of the village folks, their songs are appealing to one and all while the songs are simple and direct, abundantly emotional, enjoyable, and needs no special knowledge for appreciation.
