About Dohori
Dohori is a music genre that emerged in Nepal. It is usually classed as a form of traditional folk song, music of Nepal and South Asian folk music.
From Wikipedia
Dohori is a Nepali type of music usually sung by two teams, usually one comprising men and the other women. It is in the form of question and answer where a team sings a question and the opponent replies through an equally lyrical impromptu couplet and vice versa. The term dohori, means 'back and forth' and refers to the exchange of lyrical phrases between the contesting singers. The song production is collaborative and involves many individuals.
Like all Nepali folk songs, dohori originated in the rural areas of Nepal and is now sung in both rural and urban settlements and is popular amongst the Nepali speaking diaspora in the UK, US, and Bahrain. The men and women sit on opposite sides and the goal is to keep improvising until one team runs out of witty answers. The dohori is said to have stretched to seven days and nights during the past.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Dohori.
- ↑ traditional folk song
- ↑ music of Nepal
- ↑ South Asian folk music
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Dohori?
Dohori is a music genre that emerged in Nepal. It is usually classed as a form of traditional folk song, music of Nepal and South Asian folk music.
Where and when did Dohori originate?
Dohori originated in Nepal.