Q. Powada is a folk type emerging from which state of India?
Answer: Maharashtra
Notes: This is also a folk variant originating from the state of Maharashtra. They are usually ballads sung for heroes of the past like Shivaji. These songs narrate the events of his glorious past and his heroic deeds. The main storyteller is known as Shahir who plays the tambourine to maintain the rhythm. The tempo is accelerated and controlled by the lead singer who is backed by others in the chorus.