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Songs and Dances of Nepal

Various Artists
Songs and Dances of Nepal

Recorded in 1958 on an expedition through west-central Nepal, Songs and Dances of Nepal features music from the Botea, Sherpa, Takali, and Newari tribal groups and escaped refugees from China. Nepal, which is bordered by China to the north and India to the south, east, and west, has a musical heritage inspired by both Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Compositions such as prayers, love songs, and folk tales are performed using instruments such as the tabla and sarangi from India and the damaru (drum) and taboo (bell) from Tibet. Liner notes include an introduction to Nepal and detailed track notes with translated lyrics.

Track Listing

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Purna Prasad Serchan
01:54
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102
Darjung
01:50
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103
Tsering
01:43
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104
Tan Prasad Serchan
01:22
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105
Thakali men and women performing in a play, Tukuche village
02:51
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106
Bote girls singing for foreign visitors
02:25
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107
Nawang Tsering
01:06
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108
Nawang Tsering and Botean female singers
02:04
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109
Ang Dawa
01:24
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110
Phurkeepa
01:13
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111
Me La
02:20
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201
Nakpa
01:38
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202
Tile Tolma
01:31
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203
Rema Gealchen
01:44
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204
Soltu Ma
02:21
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205
Sumduch and Unabsong
00:57
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206
Sumduch and Unabsong
03:14
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207
Sunimayan, Indraman Serchan, Govindman Serchan
03:01
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208
Govindman Serchan
01:13
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209
Tiki Devi
00:59
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210
Prasad Tulachen
02:19
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211
Susila Kansakar
02:40