Shahir Amar Sheikh
Shahir Mahadev Narayan Nanivadekar
Shahir Pandurang Khadilkar
Shahir Pralhadray Jamkhedkar
Powade | पोवाडे
An Archive of Marathi Folk Songs.
This website is dedicated to preserving the vibrant tradition of powade, the ballads of Maharashtra, to honor the legacy of the shahirs (poets) who kept this powerful oral art form alive through generations.
About Us
Powade.com was founded by Dr. Prabhakar P. Jamkhedkar, a passionate scholar and cultural historian, whose deep commitment to Marathi folk literature and oral traditions inspired this initiative. Dr. Jamkhedkar envisioned a living archive that would safeguard the poetry, performances, and stories of Maharashtra’s folk singers. Although he passed away in 2016, this platform continues his heartfelt mission to make powade accessible to scholars, students, and cultural enthusiasts around the world.
In the months and years ahead, we will continue to expand this archive, focusing on the poetry and recordings of Maharashtra’s shahirs. Currently, we have received permission to archive the works of:
- Shahir Pandurang Khadilkar
- Shahir Mahadev Nanivadekar
- Shahir Pralhadray Jamkhedkar
- Shahir Amar Sheikh
We are also working to include historic powade that are now in the public domain or works whose copyright has expired, but whose cultural value remains timeless.
This platform is more than a collection. It is a tribute, a resource, and a continuation of the powerful oral tradition of powade. We welcome you to explore, listen, learn, and share in the legacy of the shahirs.
Our Story and Purpose
Step into the vibrant tradition of powadas, meet the storytellers, and discover the enduring power of Maharashtra’s oral history.
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