Sonam Dorji

About the artist

Thimphu, BT Sonam Dorji, Executive Director of the Music of Bhutan Research Centre, is a master musician, vocalist, and composer who plays several instruments native to Bhutan and India. Originally from the village of Kaktong, Zhemgang district, Mr. Dorji moved to Thimphu as a child and studied drangyen under the primary elders of Bhutanese folk tradition, including Dasho Aku Tongmi and Ap Dawpey. At 15 he began composing his own songs and he soon gained fame on national radio.

Top songs

Dungai Nanggo Nigma
Gawai Nima Shar
Atta Sonam Dorji
Goenzang Gi Chogla
Jalu Kepai Maja
Nam-Gunghi Englu Zhugmi
Norbu Rigi Pangshong
Ney Diney Pharla Jaytshana
Dungai Nanggo Nigma (The Orphan's Song)
Atta Sonam Dorji (Brother Sonam Dorji)

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Gawai Nima Shar (The Song of Nature)
Goenzang Gi Chogla (The Devoted Pilgrim)
Nam-Gunghi Englu Zhugmi (The Skies of Paradise)
Jalu Kepai Maja (Indian-Born Peacock)
Norbu Rigi Pangshong (The Precious Treasure of Mountains)
Ney Diney Pharla Jaytshana (The Princess and the Temple)
Jaymeki Kingo Thiji, Pt. 1
Lhodra Marpoi Zhabla
Jaymeki Kingo Thiji, Pt. 2
Alo Metang Zerna
Aray Yoray
Akhu Tashi Yangchag
Gang Shawgi Apay Raychungdi
Khangpa Jasho Karchung
Sound Sessions #11 - Sonam Dorji of Bhutan
Sonam Dorji of Bhutan
Amay Bumo Nangsay
Yak Doof
Gunghi Englu Zhugmi

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