Maadal is the first all-female Bengali
folk singer group, formed in 2002 in West Bengal.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] They showcase both "epar bangla" and "opar bangla".[clarification needed] The traditional folk instrument of Bengal,
maadal, represents their kind of music.
The word 'maadal' can be broken up into two parts - 'maa' & 'dal' respectively signifying mother and group.