Gaine - The Bards of the Himalayas
Gandarbhas, also known as Gaines are the wandering minstrels of Nepal and the Eastern Himalayas who sing traditional, folk and historical...
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Ankita C.
Apr 30, 20222 min read
Paat Baja - the leaf trumptet
What if someone told you that there is a musical instrument in the hills that has neither strings nor keys, can neither be bought nor...
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Ankita C.
Apr 30, 20224 min read
Tamang Selo
The Tamangs, a Tibeto ethnic group, are one of the oldest communities in Nepal. Tamangs constitute 5.6% of Nepal’s population and are...
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Ankita C.
Apr 27, 20226 min read
Panche and Naumati Baja
The Panchai and Naumati baja are auspicious orchestra in the Nepali community who have an integral role to play during religious...
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Ankita C.
Mar 10, 20224 min read
Deusi-Bhailo
The Tihar festival, a part of which is also known as Diwali in India, is celebrated religiously in the Darjeeling hills. This festival...
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Ankita C.
Dec 8, 20217 min read
Popular Nepali Musical Instruments
MADAL The Mādal is a double-headed hand drum that is widely regarded as a backbone of percussion in Nepali folk music. This...
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Gaine - The Bards of the Himalayas
Gandarbhas, also known as Gaines are the wandering minstrels of Nepal and the Eastern Himalayas who sing traditional, folk and historical...
Paat Baja - the leaf trumptet
What if someone told you that there is a musical instrument in the hills that has neither strings nor keys, can neither be bought nor...
Tamang Selo
The Tamangs, a Tibeto ethnic group, are one of the oldest communities in Nepal. Tamangs constitute 5.6% of Nepal’s population and are...
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