There are three main types of Nepal Music mainly based around some of the major ethnic groups in Nepal.
The three types are Newari Music, Khas Music and Gurung Music. While these genres of music are popular they do
not fully represent the type of music listened to. There is a very lively music scene in Nepal especially in the
Kathmandu Valley area. All types of music from rap to jazz to classical can be found in Nepal.
Newari Music
The Newars are well-known for their Newari music. It mainly consists of percussion instruments,
some wind instruments and no string instruments. There are traditional tunes commemorating almost
all the occasions from the womb to the tomb. All the castes have their musical tunes and bands. Music
is cherished by people of all walks of life. There are tunes of certain festivals and seasons and even
of certain times of day. The God of artists called Nasadya is found in all the Newar localities. The
presence of a Newari musical band in a guthi is considered as a sign of opulence.
Khas Music
In the Khas society traditionally, castes like Damai, used to play a number of instruments for occasions such as marriage.
However, with many villages now having television, radio and even a local FM station, such accounts are declining gradually.
The minstrels, gaine, used to play instruments like Sarangi but even the Gaine are declining in number.
Gurung Music
The gurung have very rich tradition of music and culture. Gurung have established the system of Rodhi which is little similar
to mordern discos,where young people meet and share their views in music and dancing. They have own music and dancing history.
Some musical dance like Ghatu, Chudka are still in existence.In many gurung villages they are still performing such type of musical dances.
These dance are performed either in a solo or in a groups.
In few gurung villages one can still find such dances or music.The gurung films are also promoting these musical dances.
