Description |
Nepal's Hereditary Musician Castes_Behuli Magne Dhun
Performers: Sankar Bahadur Pariyar, Mahendra Bahadur Pariyer, Bil Bahadur Pariyar, Manoj Pariyar, Suraj Bahadur Pariyar, Suman Pariyar, Dhurba Pariyar, Baburam Pariyar
Date of Recording: 1991
Caste: Damai
Collector: Dan Bahadur Nepali
Here, the Damai musicians of Lamjung District perform “Behuli Magne Dhun” on panchai baja. During a wedding ceremony, the tune is performed while the groom and his family ask for the bride’s hand. It is believed that performance of such tunes during a wedding ceremony makes the bond between the husband and wife stronger.
Instruments: panchai baajaa |