Folk music of Nepal

Overview

Folk music traditions in Nepal vary across mountain, hill, and Terai regions and are closely tied to migration, labor, ritual life, and local identity.

Regional systems

Different regions maintain distinct rhythms, instruments, dialects, dance traditions, and performance styles.

Cultural role

Folk music supports storytelling, memory, courtship, festivals, and social continuity.

Nepal100 placement

This page connects with madal, sarangi, Dohori, Deuda, migration systems, and village culture.