The Newars are very much rich in traditional, classical and folk music as in dances. Various music and dance events take place in different parts of Newar societies on the occasion of different festivals. In fact, the Newars are so duly intermixed with music and dances that not a single festival, feast or ceremony, 'from womb to tomb', passes without a music or music and dances. Various songs, musical instruments and dances are connected with various religious, social and cultural life of the Newars Different musical instruments are in practice in the festival, feasts, ceremonies and also in funeral procession.

Newari songs and music have caught up in the market, especially in Kathmandu Valley. As a result, production of Newari music albums is on a steady rise. In 90s the young lyricist R has added a new dimension to the contemporary Newari music by presenting two brand new albums Chha Wa Ji Wa and Balabalachingu Mikha presenting the golden voices of famous singer Prem Dhoj Pradhan.

Pop singers like Sanjeep Pradhan, Bhim Tuladhar, Babin Pradhan, Sanjay Shrestha, Deepak, etc did try to take Newari music ahead but due to limitation of its commercial viability they couldn't contribute as much as r/>Nepali Pop. Many independent singers are dedicating themselves reviving classic newari songs through music videos and solo sentimental Newari Songs. You can browse our site with help of Artist Browser & Album Browser.