At Northfield cafe in Kathmandu, a unique musical experience unfolds as Les Thompson of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band collaborates with local Nepali Gandarbhas. As the pair play a bluegrass classic, they are joined by a group of Gandarbhas, who enrich the performance with their traditional instruments. This event highlights the shared histories and cultural ties between Appalachian and Nepali music, as explored by Tara Linhardt's Music Arts Adventures. Linhardt emphasizes how both musical traditions unite people from impoverished backgrounds, revealing a universal human experience through song.
The connection between traditional bluegrass and Nepali folk music is profound, as both were born from impoverished communities seeking solace through song.
Playing with Les Thompson in Nepal, surrounded by the Gandarbhas, revealed the deep-rooted connections between different musical traditions, linking us through shared human experience.
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