Machhapuchhre FM

The vision of Machhapuchhre fm is to bring Nepali radio to Nepalese living and working all over the world. Newly formed in November 2005 it is our desire to serve the Nepali community everywhere.
Currently Machhapuchhre FM are playing programmes originally broadcast in Nepal together with music from both the West and the East. Machhapuchhre FM are here to serve our listeners and your views and comments are vitally important to enable us to give you the service you need.

Dohori music is Nepali folk songs. Dohori means from two side or a debate. This debate is in rhythm, and involves quick and witty poetry. The two teams in Dohori usually involve boys in one group girls in the other. The song is started with a question usually from the boys’ side. The girl follows the question with a quick response and continues the musical conversation.

Dohori songs can last for as long as a week. The length of the Dohori depends on the quick thinking ability of the players.Aadhunik geet or modern songs are popular songs in Nepal. It is also known as sugam sangeet. These type of songs are soft and melodious. One of the most famous singers in this category was late Narayan Gopal who was also known as a “King of Modern Songs” who gave hits like “Euta Manchhe Ko”, “Yeti Dherai Maya Dii”. The singer was equally praised in India for his commendable voice and soothing tones.

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