Abstract

In this paper we can understand about the different styles of music practiced by the musicians of the Gandharba community of Nepal and the adjoining regions. These styles of music have been studied and listed. Some of these styles of music belong exclusively to the Gandharba community, while some belong to neighboring communities. All of the musical forms belong to communities residing in the central Himalayan region comprising of the country of Nepal and the adjoining Indian territories. These musical forms represent the rich cultural heritage of the Gandharba community.