Music of Assam

Assam is a state in India that has its own unique style of music. Assamese music can have many different instruments like flutes, drums, cymbals, and stringed instruments. They also have songs that usually talk about love, nature, and the culture of the region.

One of the most famous types of Assamese music is called Bihu. It is usually played during the Bihu festival which is a celebration of the arrival of spring. Bihu is very lively music and gets people dancing. It is played using instruments like the dhol, pepa (a type of horn), and baanhi (a type of flute).

Another popular type is called Jhumur which is a slow and melodic music that is usually accompanied by a dance. Jhumur music uses instruments like the dotora, a two-stringed instrument, and the nagara, a type of drum.

Assam also has folk music that varies from region to region. One of the most famous types is called Ojapali, which is played using a single-stringed instrument called the kham, and is very spiritual and meditative in nature.

In conclusion, Assamese music is unique in its style and instruments, and has various types that cater to different moods and occasions.