Precious Drops from Nepal's Fountain of Folk Music

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    • Flute Tunes of the Herdsmen of Nepal
    • Cattle rearing is a major occupation for people residing in the rural areas of Nepal. Herdsmen go to the forest with their cattle for grazing. They carry a flute with them so that they can play music for several purposes, such as expressing their feelings, guiding the cattle, and passing time. As the herdsmen move to the forest after eating in the morning and come back at dusk, their only friend for the entire day is the flute. The bamboo flute is very popular all over Nepal as various styles of folk music can be played on it. The sad tunes coming from the flute lure all the herdsmen or workers into the calm and peaceful environment of the forest, where it is easier for them to express their emotions.
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SOUND LIST
1 Herdsman's Flute Tune of Bajura
Performer: Ratna Bahadur Bishwakarma Date of Recording: 2007 Caste: Kami Collector: Music Museum of Nepal 		04'31" PLAY
2 Herdsman's Flute Tune of Dhading
Performer: Ratna Bahadur Bishwakarma Date of Recording: 2007 Caste: Kami Collector: Music Museum of Nepal 		02'59" PLAY
3 Herdsman's Flute Tune of Jomsom
Performer: Ratna Bahadur Bishwakarma Date of Recording: 2007 Caste: Kami Collector: Music Museum of Nepal 		03'16" PLAY
4 Herdsman's Flute Tune of Surkhet
Performer: Ratna Bahadur Bishwakarma Date of Recording: 2007 Caste: Kami Collector: Music Museum of Nepal 		02'34" PLAY
5 Herdsman's Flute Tune of Tanahun
Performer: Ratna Bahadur Bishwakarma Date of Recording: 2007 Caste: Kami Collector: Music Museum of Nepal 		03'57" PLAY
6 Herdsman's Flute Tune of Terai
Performer: Ratna Bahadur Bishwakarma Date of Recording: 2007 Caste: Kami Collector: Music Museum of Nepal 		04'58" PLAY
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