About Maithili music
Maithili music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of India.
From Wikipedia
Maithili Music is one of the most ancient types of music in the Indian subcontinent. It originated from Mithila, a geographical and cultural region of the Indian subcontinent bounded by the Mahananda River in the east, the Ganges in the south, the Gandaki River in the west and by the foothills of the Himalayas in the north. It comprises certain parts of Bihar and Jharkhand of India and adjoining districts of the eastern Terai of Nepal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Maithili music?
Maithili music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of India.