The 'Ravanahatha', a bowed string instrument with a coconut shell resonator, is traditionally associated with which folk tradition?
- Rajasthani/Bhili
- Punjabi Bhangra
- Bengali Baul
- Kashmiri Sufiana
Answer: Rajasthani/Bhili
Ravanahatha, one of the world's oldest bowed instruments, is used by Bhil and Rajasthani folk musicians. Legend attributes its invention to Ravana. It features a coconut/metal resonator and horsehair strings, producing soulful melodies.