Boedra
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Boedra is a traditional genre of Bhutanese music
. Boedra, which is influenced by Tibetan folk music
, is one of the two main folk singing styles in Bhutan, the other being zhungdra
, which was developed in the 17th century.
Music of Bhutan
The music of Bhutan is an integral part of its culture and plays a leading role in transmitting social values. Traditional Bhutanese music includes a spectrum of subgenres, ranging from folk to religious song and music. Some genres of traditional Bhutanese music intertwine vocals, instrumentation,...
. Boedra, which is influenced by Tibetan folk music
Music of Tibet
The music of Tibet reflects the cultural heritage of the trans-Himalayan region, centered in Tibet but also known wherever ethnic Tibetan groups are found in India, Bhutan, Nepal and further abroad...
, is one of the two main folk singing styles in Bhutan, the other being zhungdra
Zhungdra
Zhungdra is one of two main styles of traditional Bhutanese folk music, the other being bödra. Arising in the 17th century, zhungdra is an entirely endemic Bhutanese style associated with the folk music of the central valleys of Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha, the heart of the...
, which was developed in the 17th century.