Jhalakman: Legendary artist denied mainstream status
Summary
Jhalakman Gandharva, a legendary Nepali folk musician, significantly contributed to popularizing Gandharva music despite facing caste discrimination and neglect. His songs have recently gained renewed popularity, highlighting the fading Gandharva tradition and the need for government support to preserve this cultural heritage.
Key Points
- Jhalakman Gandharva was a renowned Nepali folk musician whose compositions like 'Aamai Le Sodhlin Ni' and others popularized Gandharva music and culture.
- His songs recently gained renewed popularity through digital platforms and reinterpretations by artists like Arko Mukherjee and Ashish Aviral.
- The Gandharva community faces severe caste discrimination, loss of livelihood, and cultural neglect, causing the decline of their musical tradition.
- Experts and musicians urge the Nepali government to protect and promote Gandharva music heritage to prevent its disappearance.
