Gannan is located at the eastern end of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Since ancient times, it has been the main passage from the mainland to Tibetan areas, an important bridge for economic and cultural exchanges between the mainland and Tibetan areas, and the political and cultural center of Amdo Tibetan areas. The unique geographical location and diverse natural environment have formed the rich and colorful national folk culture and humanistic landscape in Gannan Prefecture. Some experts believe that folk songs have been widely circulated among the masses as oral literature long before Tibetan appeared. After the emergence and application of Tibetan language, it not only promoted the social progress and cultural development of Tibetan people, but also was fully adopted by literati, enriching and developing folk songs. Judging from the discovered Tibetan documents, ancient Tibetan people often used folk songs as a way of expression.

The lyrics and music of Tibetan folk songs in Gannan were not passed down in words before, but were memorized by folk artists and passed down by word of mouth, and passed on to the younger generation through singing. In the long river of historical development, through melting, processing and innovation, it gradually formed its unique folk art and became a wonderful flower in Gannan Tibetan folk art.