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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. Album Tracks 1. Nepali Love Song 2. Prayer Chant 3. Untitled Song 4. Ancient Thakali Prayer Chant 5. Song of Rejoicing 6. Dance to Foreigners 7. Damyan Music 8. Dance Song 9. Song By Ang Dawa 10. Song By Phurkeepa 11. Tibetan Song By Me la 12. Tibetan Begging Song 13. Untitled Song 14. Untitled Song 15. Untitled Song 16. Flame Shrine Conch and Drum 17. Flame Shrine Prayer Chant 18. Nepali Love Song 19. Tibetan Folk Tune 20. Nepali Song 21. Damyan Music 22. Newari Song
