Gaines of Nepal / Various: Gaines of Nepal / Various

Gaines of Nepal / Various: Gaines of Nepal / Various

Gaines of Nepal / Various: Gaines of Nepal / Various

Format: CD

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Title: Gaines of Nepal / Various
Artist: Gaines of Nepal / Various
Label: Folkways Records
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 093070407824
Genre: International

Gaines (GUY-naze) literally translates as "singers" in Nepalese and refers to the Nepali musician caste. The Gaines of Nepal, released in 1982, features 20 minutes of music played on the sarangi and mahadai. The sarangi is a 4-string fiddle-like instrument, and the mahdai is a two-sided drum. Selections feature folk songs and religious songs. The liner notes include a translation of the long "Ballad of the Murdered Daughter" as well as a history of gaines.

Tracks:
1.1 Chhori Mareko - Ballad of the Murdered Daughter
1.2 Begging Song
1.3 Bahini, Namaskar - Hello, Little Sister
1.4 A Shastri
1.5 A Shastri
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