About Music of Bhutan
Music of Bhutan is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of South Asia.
Music of Bhutan has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Rigsar.
From Wikipedia
The music of Bhutan is an integral part of its culture and plays a leading role in transmitting social values. Traditional Bhutanese music includes a wide spectrum of subgenres, ranging from folk to religious song and music. Some genres of traditional Bhutanese music intertwine vocals, instrumentation, and theatre and dance, while others are primarily vocal or instrumental. The much older traditional genres are distinguished from modern popular music such as rigsar.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Music of Bhutan?
Music of Bhutan is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of South Asia.