Portland, April 28, (Nepal Oregon News): The history of Newah music dates back to 6th century which is mentioned in a Shilalekh (historical inscription) "Baditra Gosthi" or Baja Guthi found at Lele, Patan in Nepal.Dr Subhash Ram Prajapati, a music expert and a musician himself, said this at a program organized at the Nritya Mandala Mahavihara in Portland, USA on Saturday April 27, 2019.
Newah traditional music is an integral component of broader South Asian musical history, Prajapati added.
The talk also examined the historical narratives, cultural traditions and recent changes in traditional music from Nepal.
During his presentation, Prajapati focused on the ancient and mediaeval music of Nepal, its history and culture.
Gunla Bajan, for example, is a tradition which is as old as almost 800 years from today, Prajapati said, referring to "Gunila" mentioned in Gopal Rajvanshavali.
Prajapati also answered to the questions of the guests during the program.
At the end of the talk, Prajapati gave a performance on various drums of the Nepalese traditions accompanied by fellow musicians.
Prajapati gave live rendition on Newah drums like Dhimay, Dhaa, Paschima and also Madal. Other musical instruments like Taa (a Newah cymbal) and Naykhin were also played.
However, it was musician David Suhay who stole the show by playing "Woh Chhu Galli, Thwo Chhu Galli" and "Resham Phiriri" on the violin.
About 60 Newah Portlanders and local Americans were present at the program which was followed by a sumptuous potluck dinner.
Prajapati has recently completed his Ph D in Ethnomusicology from the University of Washington.
His research focuses on traditional, folk and fusion music from Newah communities on a global perspective of musical changes.
(Rabin Man Shakya is a Nepali journalist in USA)
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