Tags: Genre, Music Genre, Topical Concept.
The music of Assam (Assamese: অসমৰ সংগীত) a state in the northeastern part of India can be divided into various categories of folk music. In recent times starting the late eighties popular artistes have modernized the music that caters to local popular demand.A basic characteristic of the ethnic music of Assam is its descending scale which distinguishes it from the raga-based or folk music from the rest of India.