Jingle bells get a desi twist with ghungroos and bhangra

This article discusses the tradition of Indian carols in celebrating Christmas in India. It mentions the Punjabi communities' Christmas tappe, which are folk songs sung in the tappe-boliyan style. The article also highlights the singer Romika Masih, who gives Christmas a bhangra vibe, and the choir director Rajinald Vijay Milton, who composes original Hindi worship songs and carols. Additionally, it talks about the viral singing trio The Samuels, who harmonize old Tamil hymns, and singer-songwriter Rohan Solomon, known for his Christmas chartbuster song 'It's Christmas'.

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