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1974AD Unplugged at Patan Museum..March 22nd, 2008
Press Release 1974AD Unplugged at Patan Museum 1994 to 2008: 14 years of music Hear the songs and the stories live and direct A band is like a family, they share good times and bad, rejoice in each other successes and support each other through the struggles. 1974AD was formed in 1994 and in 14 years the band has gone through a lot. There are stories behind the songs, and stories between the songs. The band would like to share these with their audience and their fans at a special concert to be held at Patan Museum on Saturday 22nd March 2008. After a long time, all of the band members are in Kathmandu. Sanjay Shrestha has return from 1 year in Australia, where he studied drums and toured with his band Stupa, playing festivals and various other concerts. Manose Singh has been touring the world, with back-to-back concerts with Deva Premal. He is in back in Nepal after 2 years for March only. “The energy between the band when we are all together is magical. We wanted to do a concert to share this inspiration with our fans. We have reinterpreted some of our old favourites and will be focusing on the ballads took us where we are today.” Sanjay Shrestha, Percussionist The band will be performing acoustic numbers unplugged. It will be a more intimate setting that they have played previously. This concert will be one of a kind. The band has never performed to such a small audience before. “Performing to a small audience in an intimate setting is very different to playing the stadium to 10s of thousands of fans. Patan will allow us to share more of ourselves with our audience. We want to get up close and personal. Please come and enjoy.” Nirakar Yakthumba, Bassist. Tickets are Rs.500/- and are available at Moksh, Himalayan Java, Bakery Cafe, Jai Nepal and Kumari Cinemas or phone 9841320007. The event is supported by Cosmic Motorcycles


The Vibez’ Honored..Jan 21st, 2008
Motherland Nepal, a nonprofit organization based in the U.S., honored the popular Nepalese band The Vibez on Martin Luther King Day, January 21, 2008, at the Mount Everest Restaurant in Berkeley, California. The Vibez is probably the most active and popular U.S.-based pop-rock band today. The Vibez was the only band selected to perform live at the 2007 ANA Convention, the largest Nepalese convention in the U.S. The group has also been featured on Nepalisite.com as upcoming artist of the month in 2007 ( http://www.nepalisite.com ). The Vibez was formed in 2005 by three young Nepalese students in America. Although the three have surprisingly different musical tastes and backgrounds, their compositions are finding wide appeal in the Nepalese community and beyond. The Vibez are Direk Shrestha (percussion and guitar, and the band’s business and logistics manager), Prayeen Singh (lead vocal and The Vibez’ main composer/arranger), and Rupak Lama (lead guitar). The Vibez has been entertaining Nepalese crowds in Northern California for over two years with their original numbers and their versions of classic Nepali songs. Whenever there is a cultural program or get-together in the Bay Area, The Vibez is invited to perform. Mr. Anil Pandey, president of Motherland Nepal, said “As Martin Luther King, Jr. worked for social causes for African Americans, The Vibez has been actively supporting and contributing to Nepalese culture and music. The Vibez worked tirelessly with various Nepalese associations in the Bay Area to raise funds for flood victims last year. This is why we are honoring The Vibez on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in The States.” The Vibez’ first album will be released on Nepali New Year 2065. Prayeen declares that each song has been composed and paid attention in detail as if it were the main song of the album. Rupak promises that the album will be one in which you will not want to skip songs. Direk adds, “Online media have been very supportive and have been covering all our news and events. We hope print media, radio, and television will support us as well when we release our album in Nepal.” Motherland Nepal was established in February 2005 in California. The association has organized successful programs such as Nabin Bhattarai’s concert and MaHa’s show in Northern California. The association has donated funds to charity organizations in Nepal to protect human rights and establish peace and democracy in Nepal.

11th Closeup Hits FM Music Award 2064 ended successfully. Karma Bomzom bagged the most awards in various categories followed by 1974AD. Please keep visiting as we will be bringing video interviews and pictures shortly. The show was also broadcasted live on Nepalisite.com
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Best New Artist Alpa' Biram Karma Bomzon --Winner Razeen Pandey Reshma Sunuwar Sapan Shrestha Best Song in a Foreign Language Wild flower - Atharva Runaway - Arya Saurav Imagine rainbow in Kathmandu - Mukut Loneliness dies - Puja Rai In my head/ In my heart - Robin N the new Revolution--Winner Best Music Video Alok Nembang - Ankha bhari ashu kina --Winner Amrit - Eeuta Chiti Arun Pradhan - Suna hai saathi Imna - Timilai Rakesh Kayestha - Prathana Best Rock Composition Swargadapi Gariyashi - 1974 AD--Winner Timro sindur - Firoz Syangden Bir gorkhali - Karma Bamjan Kasto rahecha bato - Lochan Rijal Ke chahanchau - Udesh Shrestha Best Pop Composition Aankha Judhaera - Deepesh Kishore Bhattarai China jana bhaya pachhi - Karma Bomzan --Winner Ayei ayei ayei - Nabin K Bhattarai Khaas ta kehi chhaina - Pramod Nirwan Timi sundar - Varat Sitaula Best Composition China jana bhaya pachhi - Karma Bomzan --Winner Dekhchu feri - Shakti Ballav Khas ta kehi chaina - Pramod Nirwan Salala - Milan Moktan Ke chahanchau - Udesh Shrestha Best Arrangement (New Category) 1974 AD - Swargadapi Gariyashi Manohar Sunam - Dekhchu feri Fanindra Rai - Khaas ta kehi chhaina -- Winner Fanindra Rai - Salala Sanjay Shrestha - Nashalu Best Song Originally Recorded for a Motion Picture Soundtrack Bharosa - Chaubandi ma - Suresh Adhikari Bintipatra - Mayaluko Deshma - Rameshwore Burlakoti Himmat - Mero Kalpana - Mahesh Khadka --Winner Nepal - Maya ko mitho tirsana - Shambhujet Baskota Takdir - Mai mori lai - Mahesh Khadka Best Vocal Collaboration Raju Lama and Yogita Yonzon - Ustai Ustai Ram Krishna Dhakal and Sapna Shree - Ujyalai Ujyalo Ram Krishna Dhakal and Sneha Pant - Maya garne ko Satya and Swaroop Raj Acharya - Nashalu Uday and Manila Sotang - Mathi Mathi lekaima --Winner Best Performance by a Group or Duo with Vocal 1974 AD - Madhumasta --Winner Atharva - Bahaki Hera Mantra - Himlai Nepali Mongolian Heart and Yogita Yonzon - Usstai Usstai The Axe - Euta chiti ko sahara le Folk Record of The Year Murali bajyo tiriri - Prem Moktan Daiko Sali - Hari Lamsal and Sindhu Malla Ram saili - Mahesh Budhathoki and Satya Kala Rai Selo Juhari - Megh Dong, Prem Moktan, Indira Lama and Sashikala Moktan Paisa jhare maruni - Naveen Khadka, Pushtka Khaka, Balaram Samal, Manju Samwahamphe --Winner Folk Album of The Year Hyangla Selo Juhari - Indira Lama, Shashikala Moktan, Prem Moktan and Megh Dong --Winner Reshunga ko shir - Bishnu Majhi, Mantri Kaushal, Narayan B. P. Pariyar and Raju Pariyar Gurasghari Bann - Ram Bahadur Nepal and Mandavi Tripati Pardesi katha - Bhagwan Bhandari Ghamai Chayale - Raj Rai Best Female Pop Vocal Performance Juna Prasai - Aauthyau timi Parvati Rai - Mero deuta -- Winner Pooja Rai - Ayo koi Prashna Shakya - Hawa jastai Reshma Sunuwar - Kya mitho Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Deepesh Kishore Bhattarai - Ankha Judhaera -- Winner Nabin K Bhattarai - Ai yai yai yai Rajesh Payal Rai - Khass ta kehi chaina Udesh Shrestha - Ke chahanchau Varat Sitaula - Timi sundar Best Female Vocal Performance Devika Bandana - Chithi lekhecha Kunti Moktan - Hajur palnuhola -- Winner Reema Gurung Hoda - Magg Magg Sangeeta Rana - Kun papile Yashoda Parajuli - Feri timro samjhanama Best Male Vocal Performance Jagdish Samal - Dekhchu feri Karna Das - Tyasto sathi Rajesh Payal Rai - Namaga Masanga -- Winner Ram Krishna Dhakal - Dilko Kura Swaroop Raj Acharya - Kahile samma Song Of The Year Kahila Samma - Ananda Adhikari -- Winner Maya Mitho bhanthe aru - Dinesh Adhikari China jana bhae pachi - Karma Bomzon Salala - Nawaraj Lamsal Natak - Ramesh Adhikari Album Of The Year On Air - 1974 AD G Major - Nabin K Bhattarai Kamana - Rajesh Payal Rai -- Winner Muzik - Satya and Swaroop Raj Acharya Rahashya - Udesh Shrestha Record Of The Year Dekhchu feri - Jagdish Samal China jana bhaya pachhi - Karma Bomzan -- Winner Ayei ayei ayei - Nabin K Bhattarai Khaas ta kehi chhaina - Rajesh Payal Rai Ke chahanchau - Udesh Shrestha Tribute was paid to Late Dibya Khaling.

Udesh Shrestha nominated in 6 Categories of 11th Closeup Hits FM Music Award 2007..Updated on Nov 28th, 2007
Udesh Shrestha is busy these days practicing his songs for upcoming Hits FM Music Award where he is nominated in six categories such as Best Rock Composition, Best Pop Male Vocal Performance, Best Composition, Album of the year, and Record of the year. He had won the award for Best Vocal Collaboration in the past, and we hope he will be awarded this year. He recently performed solo in Dubai, which was a great success. Udesh has also been featured as Artist of the Month (july 2007) in Nepalisite.com. We wish him all the best.

Testo Saathi--Album release..March 8th/2007
A new album called "Testo Saathi" by Samaveda (musician), and Dev Dutta (lyricst) was released on March 8th,2007. An unique program was organized at Bluebird Mall where media personalities such as Saroj KC, Navaraj Lamsal among others were present. Among the guests were also some popular singers/artists including Ananda Karki, Sugam Pokhrel, Satya and Swaroop Raj Acharya. This new album is distributed and marketed by OPAL international.

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CLOSE UP 10th HITS FM MUSIC AWARDS 2063
It was in April 1996 that Hits FM was established as a radio station and ever since it’s inception, Hits Nepal Pvt. Ltd has been greatly involved in encouraging and promoting Nepali artists. The Hits FM Music Awards has for the past years acknowledged and honored the best in Nepali music. The award ceremony has come to be known for slick management, entertaining presentation and flawless execution. The end of each ceremony has left the audience wishing for more and wondering what next the following year. CLOSE UP 10th HITS FM MUSIC AWARDS 2063 For music and artistic freedom In association with Himalayan Bank Machhapuchchhre Bank Supported by Hero Honda Karizma Philips
Winners & Nominations in various categories
Best New Artist Dambar Nepali Impulse 21 Mt. 8848 Rajiv Lohani Saayas--Winner Best Song in a Foreign Language Moving On - Catch 22 Poverty - Nepsydaz feat. Dylan Sacred - Albatross --Winner Set Me Free - Dinesh Rai Walk In the Mountains - Full Circle Best Music Video Birsun Bhanchhu - Asim Chitrakar--Winner Chokho Maya - Uday Sijapati Chyangba Hoi Chyangba - Bhushan Dahal Samaya - Suraj Shah/Prasan Syangden Sarangi Retaula – BAP Best Rock Composition Ma Sansaar Jitne - Sabin Rai Pahilo Maya - Saayas---Winner Raat Guzarna - Mt. 8848 Timi Bhane - Albatross Timro Saath - Sabin Rai Best Pop Composition Aaja Aakashma - Dambar Nepali Biti Gayo Samaya - Diwas Gurung Cham Cham - Dawa Tsering Saathi - Sugam Pokharel Samjhana Harulai - Sabin Rai--Winner Best Composition Bahaara Sangai - Anil Shahi Kasko Aankha Lagyo - Sachin Singh Nau Jaale Mayaley - Alok Shree Purano Hundaina Maya - Suresh Adhikari Tapoban - Suresh Thapa Best Song Originally Recorded for a Motion Picture Soundtrack Nisturi Ho Samaya (Motion Picture: Krodh) - Suresh Adhikari--Winner Pal Pal Yo Mann (Motion Picture: Krodh) - Laxman Shesh Saathi (Motion Picture: Pandit Bajey) - Suresh Adhikari Sutukai Mannma Basyo (Motion Picture: Paapi Manche) - Sambhujeet Banskota Timro Aankha Herun Herun (Motion Picture: Shakti) - Mahesh Khadka Best Vocal Collaboration Chyangba Hoi Chyangba - Mausami Gurung, Kranti Ale, Da 69 & Aid Ray --Winner Gurdeuli Phoolyo - Manoj Sewa & Mausami Gurung Hamro Baato - Samal Jagdish & Pratima Rajbhandari Paani Bina - Shital & Shubani Moktan feat. Sammy Samrat Saarangi Retaunla - Hari Bansha Acharya & Laxmi Neupane Best Performance by a Group or Duo with Vocal Chundaina - Nepsydaz Dherai Tada - X-It Pahilo Maya - Saayas--WInner Timi Bhane - Albatross Yatri - Catch 22 Folk Record of The Year Barta Garaideu - Sindhu Malla, Ram Chandra Kafle, Rajan Raj Shivakoti, Shiva Pariyar, Mandavi Tripathi & Anjana Gurung Daali Palayo - Kamal Khanal, Raju Pariyar & Bishnu Maajhi Daanfe Kasturi - Raju Pariyar, Rajan Sodari & Laxmi Neupane Sararara Pani Ghatama - Purushottam Neupane & Bima Kumari Dura Timi Gayau Arkaiko Dolima - Bimal Dangi & Bima Kumari Dura--Winner Folk Album of The Year Chariley Biyu Khayo - Narayan Daani & Deepak Ghimire Daali Palayo - Kamal Khanal, Raju Pariyar & Bishnu Maajhi Daanfe Kasturi - Raju Pariyar, Rajan Sodari, Laxmi Neupane, Sirish Devkota & Krishna Pariyar Gayau Dhoka Diyera - Bhagwan Bhandari Timi Gayau Arkaiko Dolima - Bimal Dangi--Winner Best Female Pop Vocal Performance Huney Bhaye - Nalina Chitrakar Pal Pal - Pratima Rajbhandari Pharkena Maya - Shubani Moktan--Winner Sunko Jalap - Shital Moktan Timi Bina - Brinda Singh Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Bhayo Galti - Deepesh Kishore Bhattarai Ma Sansaar Jitne - Sabin Rai--Winner Namuna - Mingma Sherpa Saathi - Sugam Pokharel Sannani - Sudip Giri Best Female Vocal Performance Bahaara Sangai - Suniti Ekohoro Maya - Sapana Shree Kasko Aankha Lagyo - Reema Gurung--Winner Kata Hideki - Aava Mukarung Nisthuriko Arthama - Prashna Shakya Best Male Vocal Performance Matai Ra Chhuaun - Shishir Yogi Nau Jaale Mayaley - Rajesh Payal Rai Pharki Aau Shanti Timi - Karna Das Tapoban - Jagdish Samal--Winner Yo Mannley Rojyo - Ram Krishna Dhakal Song Of The Year Kasto Katha Lekhyo - Krishna Hari Baral Katinjel Rakhun - Ratna Shamsher Thapa--Winner Nuhayechha Sheetaley - Manjul Pharki Aau Shanti Timi - Unnati Bohora Shila Tapoban - Suresh Thapa Album Of The Year Prahineer - Reema Gurung Sataha 2 - Sabin Rai Suskera - Shishir Yogi--Winner Sutra - Sugam Pokharel Tuna Muna - Alok Shree Record Of The Year Cham Cham - Mingma Sherpa Chundaina - Nepsydaz Chyangba Hoi Chyangba - Mausami Gurung, Kranti Ale, Da 69 & Aid Ray Nau Jaale Mayaley - Rajesh Payal Rai Saathi - Sugam Pokharel--Winner THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD was given to Kiran Kharel

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