Located in the Northeastern part of India, Assam has always maintained a rich tradition of music. In fact traditional and classical music of Assam is very popular in this part of the country. For its unique geographical location, music of Assam is greatly influenced by music of neighboring countries like Thailand, China and Myanmar. A wonderful blend of traditional music of these countries have made music of Assam one of the mot unique in entire India.
Though in recent times change has been observed in the modern music industry in the state, traditional music of Assam still comprises folk music that can be divided into several categories according to different regions of the states. Kamrupiya Lokageet, Ojapali and Goalporiay aLokiageet are the most popular forms of traditional music of Assam. Apart from that there are various othr forms of fiolk music of Assam like Bharigaan, Husori, Bihugeet, Bongeet, Jhumur, Biya Naam, Borgeet, Zikir and Nisukoni geet.
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