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Biography of Narayan
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Promoters
Nepal, maker of documentary films and documentaries organized a Press
meeting on May 23rd at Nanglo Bakery Cafe, Sundhara, Katmandu. They
premiered a Biography of "Swar Samrat", Late Narayan Gopal Guruwacharya.
Biography is directed and presented by Mr. GP Timalsena.
Almost all the medias were present during the press conference including
some renowned guest.
Some of them were:
- Dr. Bholoa Rijal ( Senior
Gynecologist)
- Mr. Tapanath Shukla ( Former GM , NTV
& Radio Nepal)
- Mr. Rajendra Sallav ( Film Director)
- Mr. Prakash Shrestha ( Senior Singer))
- Mr. Nagendra Thapa ( Senior Lyrist)
Details of the Press release
"The Need of the Hour- Biography
I sincerely thank you for attending this little Meet of ours. I would like
to share some feelings of mine which led me towards making of Biography. I
have spent around 10 years of my career close to the Nepalese Music
Industry. Although I am not an applauded musician myself ( I have myself
written over 25 recorded songs), I have always been a great music lover. I
have run many musical programs, made over 50 music videos, have made
documentaries and corporate films, carried out promotional campaigns, made
over 35 television commercials and have almost touched everything in the
electronic media.
Being close to the Nepalese Music Industry has proved to be my greatest
strength, and unfortunately my greatest fear as well. Our Music Industry
have produced so many legends but hardly of them received the
acknowledgement that they deserve. In fact there remains a fear of loosing
of the identity in the future.
With years of understanding of the Music Industry and experience of making
programs, I, at the moment find myself at the right juncture from where I
could really contribute to the Industry.
Biography reflects my passion and love to the Nepalese Music Industry and
I have made a promise to myself to showcase the work of legends to the
world. The music lovers are the one responsible for the existence of the
Music Industry and they deserve to know the idols they listen to.
I really want our future generations to listen to the typical Nepali Music
and acknowledge the musicians as well. And I believe Biography would help
in some way to keep the memories alive.
To be frank enough, I realize that I should have started this project a
little later i.e. after gaining more knowledge and expertise. But the age
of remixes has pushed me to provide all necessary information that
acknowledge the originality of the music right now.
I am sincerely looking forward to the comments and suggestions.
With heartily regards
GP Timalsena
Director/Presenter
Biography"
BIOGRAPHY
Biography is a program that unfolds the musical journey of the pioneers.
And these pioneers are the people who have achieved unattainable heights.
These personalities have left a never ending impression in the heart of
the Nepalese people as well as the outsiders.
Biography will provide the closest of the looks on the idols. Behind each
success, there remains an unseen and unheard chapter of struggle and we
are going to unfold that as well. Biography - this program will not just
give us an insight on the legendary feats, but will also showcase their
childhood days, their struggles, their family affairs, and each little
possible information.
Biography is a carefully researched, relatively full account of the facts
on the life of the person with closely related group of people. Biography
is of great importance to keep the identities alive forever. This program
is a SALUTE from Promoters Nepal to the legends who made our head held
high.
The Program is a series of episodes being aired on Nepal 1 Television
(Monday -9.15 p.m). The program is directed and presented by Mr. GP
Timalsena and a production of Promoters Nepal.
We believe our commitment deserves attention and we always look forward to
the comments and suggestions to make our work more meaningful.
About Promoters Nepal
Promoters Nepal is a media farm
established in the year 1998. It has many dedicated and greatly composed
projects in its credit. It has been involved in making documentary films,
making television programs for different channels, making commercial ads,
making music videos and much more.
Promoters Nepal is a media farm which also works with an objective of
showcasing our culture, religion, traditions, life and music to the outer
world. The objective of this farm is not solely business oriented, but
this farm also aims at attracting everyone’s attention towards the
preservation of our rich culture and music. Promoters Nepal is also making
Nepalese people aware of their own value of native culture, language,
music and art.
PROMOTERS NEPAL
(The Media Farm)
Suruchi Marg, New Baneshwor
Ph: 4780680 Fax: 4780748
Web: www.promotersnepal.com
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| Results of
Hits FM Music Award 2062--Please scroll below for results. |
| Hits Fm Music
Award 2062--Feb 3rd, 2006 |
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Image Channel
Award Show 2061 Held on May 28th, 2005
Review by Pratichya Dulal |
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kinds of festivals - first the religious festivals that we all
celebrate, second professional festival that people from different
profession celebrate. Professional festivals are few and far between. "Image
Channel" organized a grand festival on 28th May for those involved
in music industry. It was the day for people in the music industry to
celebrate the year's hard work and prove a point or two to their
colleagues. It was also time to find out who fared the best among the
listeners / audience for whom they try their best to deliver class
music.
Image has been hosting this award for a
number of years now. They bring out a list of categories and the
nominees too, and let the audience choose their favorite artists. It's a
tough competition and hats off to all for winning the heart of all those
audience. Image too deserves a pat on the back for bringing out fair
winners. Fair results motivate to work hard for the next time as well.
However all was not well with Image
award show too, after having such a long experience they ought to have
paid extra attention about occupancy. Nominees ending up without seats
show poor management of the organizers. The Hall was over crowded, which
proved that the number of music lovers has increased in recent time.
Just before the show had started, the
organizers were checking their screen. During their testing period they
showed the result of the best vocal performance male on the right
screen.
The artists called up to perform on the
stage had been requested to perform only one song, but 1974 AD proved
exception to the request by singing two songs. Well, if you're on the
top u can get away with anything. This, however, made host Suraj to
rephrase his speech and say 'whenever 1974 AD performs I want to say
thanks after every song.'
Despite the over crowded hall, delayed show and a few slips, overall it
was a good one. Had the show started on time, the winners would have
been able to say their words of thanks as the winners of best "dohari"
category could not say their two words...Pratichya Dulal
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- Event : Hits FM Music Award 2061
- Date : Jan 14th, 2005
- Live on NTV from 3 pm onwards.
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July 4th 2004
Phoenix, Arizona - USA
Nepathya Nite calls off The ANA Convention 2004
The 22nd Annual Convention of the Association of the Nepalese in the
Americas - has concluded here in Phoenix with Nepathya performing as the
closing act.
The 23rd ANA Convention is to meet in Texas next year.
Nepathya was amongst the highlights of the conventions. Fans from as far
as New York had flown in just make it for the concert. "I will certainly
make it DC as well, I danced a lot today but am not yet satisfied - will
certainly make it to DC" said Sushil Gurung, a New York based Nepathya
fan.
"I have been following concerts and ANA convention for the past few years
- and for me this has been the most electrifying experience. The most
decently packaged professional show I have ever seen from a Nepali Artist
in the US " said Texas based Pukar, who had attended the convention full
time.
From the music video of Sa... Karnali shown prior to the show to super
hits like - Chekyo Chekyo, Resham and Bhedako Oon..... and social numbers
like Rangeen Chara to patriotic numbers like - Hamro Khusiko lagi, Gaun
Gaun Bata to Rato ra Chandra Surya..... all were very well received by the
audience present at the Double Tree Resort Hall.
Amrit Gurung did utlise this moment to extend his wish for Nepalese
brotherhood amongst Nepalese living all over. " I urge all Nepalese to
come together and think about our Nation - and contribute from your
respective capacities to resolve peace in our Nepal " Amrit said. His
statement did receive a roar of applaud from the all age group mixed
audience.
Check
out some pictures from ANA Show in Arizona...
Nepalisite.com would like to
thank Mr. Kiran Shrestha of Nepa-laya (http://www.nepa-laya.com)
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Close Up Video Music Award 2004 Result |
Close Up Video Music Award was held on June 24th at
BICCA Hall. This is the first ever program organized by Channel Nepal.
Sukmit Gurung opened the program with her popular song "Ek Chin". Some
of the other performers included Music Link, Anil Singh, Shital And
Shivani Moktan. Mr. Prabin and Ayusha Shrestha (World Miss University
2003) were the Mcs for the evening.
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Categories |
Artist |
Song/Album |
| Pop |
Anil Singh |
Dubna Deu |
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Adhunik |
Yash Kumar |
Hijo
Arakai Sangha |
| Folk |
Mahesh Budhthoki, Sindhu Malla |
Kafal Gedi |
| Rap |
Rappaz Union |
Din
Pani Bittyo |
| Public Demand |
Prakash Ojha |
Vatkai dinchu Bakhra
Khor |
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Critics Award |
Yam Baral |
Najarle matra |
| New Artist |
Sabin Rai |
Timro Nam Timi Bina |
| Male
Artist |
Nima Rumba |
Sajha Ma Pani |
| Female Artist |
Nalina Chitrakar |
Ekai Chin |
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Contribution |
Sambojit
Banskota |
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| Album of the Year |
Anil Singh |
MHZ (Album) |
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Recording Organization |
Music Dot Com |
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| Production Company |
BAP |
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Model for a Video |
Dipanjali Lama |
Pal
Pal |
| Group |
Aastha |
Ek Mauka |
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Pepsodent Sangitik Itihaas - 2060
Presented
by: Siddhartha Art Gallery and World Peace Propagation Forum
Sponsored by:
Mayos, Horlicks, Chabaaza, SAV.
Sangitik
Itihaas – 2060, Malai Shanti Chahiyeko Chha (I need peace) was organized on
March 27 at BICC to summon aid for creating a children’s park in
Sinamangal. The show, in which a dozen of celebrated artists and bands
tendered their voice and music to school children’s entreaties for peace,
was the first of its kind in the history of musical events in Nepal.
All of the poems
were an appeal by these children for peace which artists sang in their
own composition. Hard to grasp the words as it may have been with music,
MCs Jay Nishant and Yasashwi Shah, the Fair & Lovely beauty, later
read each poem aloud while the audience listened intently, marveling at
the intensity and maturity of ideas displayed in the poetry.
The first of the
performers were Sur Sudha and Anil Shahi. Anil, who is a classical-based
guitarist, filled in for Sur Sudha’s Sitar player for that particular
show. Together, they enthralled the audience with soulful melodies on
tabla, flute and guitar. Next came 1974 AD’s Firoj Syangden and his
seven-year-old daughter Rosenita who sang almost flawlessly. Perhaps the
most rapturous welcome was received by 1974 AD. As a foretaste of their
new album, the band gave the audience Pinjadako Suga and Guransai Fulyo- two
numbers that jal
reached the high notes of the song Asha remarkably well. (why wouldn’t he
reach? He stands almost seven feet !!!) Raman Shrestha’s Sangai Gaauna
was quite forgettable but the second song he sang had the most beautiful
composition. There wasn’t much to see in Aastha band’s performance with
Naren singing all alone. (No, the band has not split! Sudip, the other
member, is in London for his studies.) Karma band’s Timro Maunatama was
excellent but their second song was not up to much.
Karna Das’ voice
accorded the right treatment and intensity to Sophina Luitel’s poem
Shantiko Kamana. On audience’s request, the singer also sang his latest
hit Thula-Thula Mahal Hoina. Nalina Chitrakar would have been very
ordinary had it not been for one song Gori Kaali Mori. And similar could
be said of Dipak Bajracharya ; Juju Nana Nana Nana being his saving
grace. His voice and music did some justice to the poem Malai Shanti
Chahiyeko Chha but the English song he sang didn’t quite add up. By the
time Nirwan N’ Music Link took up the stage, half of the audience had
left as it was already late since the show did not start along the lines.
Still the band put up a spirited performance. Hats off to them!
The real stars of
the show were the young school children whose poems came as a privilege
to the singers and the bands. The children each received a letter of
appreciation and a gift hamper from the artistes.
The event also saw
the release of the album "Shantiko Sapana" which is a
collection of the songs written by these young poets.
By Sudarsun Koirala
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JAZZ AT PATAN (March
24th/2004)
Jazzmandu--Kathmandu Jazz Festival 2004
Jazz came in as a
break from western traditional, popular and classical music when, in
1895, New Orleans’ African-American musicians explored the possibilities
of combining the essence of spirituals, ragtime, blues, and marches into
creating a fresh brand of music. Much as its history is hard to find and
follow, it is believed that the first Jazz was played by African-American
and Creole musicians in New Orleans, and the first musician ever to play
Jazz was Buddy Bolden.
With fusion
experiments and Jazz’s popularity, both increasing steadily in Nepal,
Jazz is slowly representing a break from the popular and classical music
tradition of our country. One might say, Jazz is being introduced to
Nepal in particularly the same fashion it was introduced to the world a century
ago. However, it has come to us most successfully in the form of
Indo-Jazz fusion.
In the fifties,
American Jazz musicians John Coltrane and Eric Dolphy sought rich flavors
of Indian music to jazz up their compositions. Teaming up with Indian
legends like Ravi Shankar and T.S Vinayak in the sixties, John played
saxophone alongside the Sitar and the Tabla maestros. The early seventies
saw the likes of John McLaughlin and his Mahavishnu and Shakti bands take
Indo-Jazz fusion to new heights. But things calmed down after this storm
and remained as such until the late eighties when Indo-Jazz fusion
suddenly found its renaissance. Since then, it has continued to capture
audiences all over the world with unique and lively combination of Indian
classical and western instruments at the hands of musical geniuses.
On March 24 at
Patan Museum, we witnessed the very best of Jazz and Indo-Jazz fusion.
One of the eleven programs of Jazzmandu 2004, Jazz at Patan exhibited
scintillating performances by
- Gurudev Kamad – Vocals
(Classical Ragas)
- Cadenza and Friends
- Navin Chhetri – Drums,
Vocals
- Gaurab Raj Pandey –
Keyboards
- Pravin Chhetri
–Trumpet and Guitar
- Jigmee Dorje Sherpa –
Guitar and Congas
- Chi (Laxmi Raj) Thapa
– Bass Guitar
- Max Lolo – Acoustic
Guitar
- Manose Singh – Bamboo
flute
- Hannah Vasanth Trio –
Piano, Keyboard
- Brigitte Beraha -
Vocals
- Santosh Bhakta -
Ishraaj
- Peter Kroutil -
Saxophone
- Suresh Raj Bajracharya
– Sarod
- Charles Gatt – Drums
and Vibraphone
- Rabin Lal Shrestha –
Tabla
- Tom Mason – Bass Guitar
- Siddhant Thapa –
Percussion
- Tipriti Kharbangar –
Vocals
- Gaurav Basnet – Bass
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By
Sudarsun Koirala (Nepalisite.com)--With sincere thanks to Bidhya Baidhya,
Hits Fm 91.2, for the information on Indo-Jazz fusion.
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7th Close Up Hits Music Award Show was held on Feb 18th
at Birendra International Convention Center, Kathmandu. Senior
Musician/Artist, Prem Dhoj Pradhan was honored with "Life
Time Achievement Award" where as Karna Das bagged two awards
including "Song Of The Year" and "Best Male Vocal
Performance." Following is the list of award holders in
different categories :-
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Best
New Artist
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Shital/Shuvani
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Best
Song in a Foreign Language
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One
Day At A Time by Robin N Looza
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Folk
Record of the Year
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Tyo
Pari Banma by Prakash Acharya
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Folk
Album of the Year
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Jhaljhali
Aakhaima by Tulsi Parajuli
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Best
Song Originally Recorded For A Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Sukha
Dhuka by Sambojeet Banskota
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Best
Performance by a Group or Duo with Vocals
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Timilai
Dhekhera by Mongolian Hearts
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Best
Pop Vocal Performance (female)
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Pani
Pani by Nalina Chitrakar
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Best
Pop Vocal Performance (Male)
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Preeti
Basyo by Nima Rumba
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Best
Vocal Collaboration
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Timi
Bina by Uday and Manila Sotang
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Best
Female Vocal Performance
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Sagar
Baru by Sapna Shree
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Best
Male Vocal Performance
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Timi
Mero by Karna Das
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Song
Of The Year
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Sarangi
Ta by Madhav P Ghimire
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Record
of The Year
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Thula
Thula Mahal by Karna
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Album
of The Year
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Nabin
by Nabin K Bhattarai
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For world peace,
International Guitar Festival & The
first Ethnomusicology Seminar
was held in Kathmandu, Nepal from
Oct 11th till Oct 13th. It was Organized by "Classical
Guitar Society of Nepal", Fort Resort and Malpi International
College.
Master of Ceremony was Chiraj Bangdel, and the welcome speech was
given by Kishor Gurung, the President of "Classical Guitar Society
of Nepal".
Following was the schedule with performers:-
October 11, 2003 4 PM at Hotel Shanker
Opening Ceremony
Performance by Woratep Rattna-Umpawan 4 PM
Intermission
Performance by Leon Koudelak (Liechtenstein)
October 12, 2003 4 PM at Hotel Shanker
Performance by Kishor Gurung at 4 PM
Intermission
Performance by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Offermann (Germany)
October 13, 2003 1 PM at The Fort Resort - Nagarkot
Ethnomusicology Seminar
Informal Evening Concert
Guest Artists were as follows :-
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Mr. Karl-Heinz Rommich (luthier) |
Germany |
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Mr. Leon Koudelak |
Liechtenstein |
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Mr. Yuichi Imai (luthier) |
Japan |
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Mr. Jun Sugawara (editor Gendai Guitar) |
Japan |
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Dr. David Henderson |
USA |
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Dr. Pirkko Moisala |
Finland |
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Dr. Gert M. Wegner |
Germany |
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"Women in Concert"
was held at Thamel Dechling Garden on Sept 26th
of 2003. Avaya (lead vocalist) told us that, this show was most
probably the first concert in Nepal with five female performing
together on one stage. Sapana Thapa, Bidhaya Shrestha, Pamu and
Rachana Gurung were the rest of the gang. Program started at 8 pm
and lasted till 10 p.m. All the females sang solo in turns as well
as a group song. Mostly English songs were performed even with "Tamang
Selo" (ethnic song) beat.
After the show, Rachana Gurung who is also a fashion Choreographer,
told us that it was her first performance with less practice was a
little hard for her to perform. We wished her all the best in
coming shows.
Dinner followed the show where the charge was only Nrs 750 that
included the tickets and snacks.
Gaurav(Cadenza) helped in Key Board, Rajat in Guitars, Chandan in
Guitars, Ritesh (Steam Engine) in Bass, and Alec(Ozo Bozo) in
Drums.
Crowd was huge but the venue was small. Nevertheless it was a
success.
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"M3 Festival" presented by Kathmandu Post, was held at Bhrikuti
Mandap from Sept 5th till Sept 7th. Various artist participated in
this event where Music, Momo and Movies entertained the crowd, and
was the theme of the event as well.
Samir Karmacharya from
Environment Television Production gave a positive response towards
the event. However the ground was muddy due to bad rain. he
further added 'Hilo Le Garda barbad Bhayo'. Venue was not
suitable. I think its M4 festival (Momo,Music, Movies and MUD),
funny."
But most of the crowd were dancing in muddy ground, some fully
covered with mud.
Following were the bands/artist :-
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Third World
chaos
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Brutal
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Lem Raltz
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The Axe Band
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Robin n Looza
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Girish & Unity,
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Anil Singh
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Kool Pokhrael
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Sanjeep Singh
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Nalina
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Depesh K
Bhattarai
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Kamal Man singh
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Backing Band The
angels
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Prathana
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The Buds
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The Season
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Mongolian Hearts
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Supported by Nepalisite.com the Agency presented Nima Rumba & Khem Gurung at
Rox bar, Hyatt regency on August 23rd. Local Band "Thunderbolt"
was an opening group who performed some English numbers.
Khem Gurung then started his performance with his hits songs such
as "Khola ko Chiso Pani" & "Eka dashi Bazarima."
Nima Rumba soon followed Khem Gurung With backing band "The
Angels" with songs like "Block Heel Shoes", "Oh Aau na", "Priti
Basyo."
Kathmandu Professional Models Also Participated in the show.
Gautam
Mandhar from Agency thanked Nepalisite.com for coverage.
The program was sponsored by "Royal Stag" Whiskey. Special thanks
to Gautam, Pratikshya, and Rashmi for working hard for this event.
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Heart Breakers,
Nepal's Heart
performed a show on August 16th at Radisson Hotel Casino, which is
brand new. They covered songs of artists of 60 “s till 21St
century , such as Elvis , CCR, Pink Floyd. Besides, they
performed lots of Jazz and Soft Rock Numbers. They even
fulfilled some of the requests from audience by playing songs of
Bryan Adams, 1974 AD, and Yogeshowr Amatya. Program ended
at round 11:45 p.m. |

Heartbreakers |
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"Save
the Children" program was held on August 2nd at Royal
Nepal Academy, organized by "PA NEPAL." Indira Rana
chairperson, of "Pa Nepal" welcomed guest, and also briefed about
the "Pa Nepal" working towards children that are in prison.
Show was hosted by Samdhea Sherpa, popular comedian where he also
performed various funny acts. Director Pratap
Subba was the chief guest of the program which collected funds for
children in prison.
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Following artists/bands entertained the audience during the
program :-
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Songs |
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Nalina Chitrakar |
"Pani Pani" & "Ka Sai Ko" |
| Hemanta
sharma |
"Maya Sharai
Mahango" |
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Roshan Gurunag |
"Paisha Thulo C ha !" |
| Rajesh Payal
Rai |
"Gahu
Beshima" &, "Baiguni Rahechu" |
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Sugam Pokharel |
"Sacheko Maya" & "Feri Tyo
Din" |
| Khem raj
Gurung |
"Khola Ko
Chiso Pani" & "Wari Jamuna Pari Jamuna" |
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Creative band |
"Himal Ko chori" |
| Axis Band
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Nepali
numbers |
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Robin n Looza |
"Bhul ma Bhulyo" &
"Knocking' On Heaven's Door" |
| Sangeet
Sadhana Group |
Ethnic Dance |
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"Fiesta", "Hip Hop" and "Rap" show
took place at Hyatt Regency on August 9th where "Hip Hop" and
"Rap" groups of Nepal performed live. Show started at around
3 pm with an instrumental number by "X-Marika." "Shree
King", "Rappaz Union", "Lazy Boy" from Canada performed "Hip Hop"
and "Rap" Numbers. New album of "Shree King" was also
released on the same day, which is also their first "Hip Hop"
album.
Besides "Hip Hop" and "Rap" music, there was a heavy metal group
called "Justice Nowhere" consisting of three female members, who
performed "mind blowing numbers". The trio criticized the
politicians, Maoist, Corrupted Government, Nepali cops. "X-Marika"
also performed their popular number "Mero Nepal." Lastly, Dj
Subarna entertained the crowd playing some Dancing number, where
some of the Kathmandu Models (Manjil Rajiv, Arpana) were also
shaking their body on the dance floor. More than 500 people showed
up where the cover charge was Nrs. 170 per person. Click
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Deepak Bajaracharya kicked
off with his band members live at "MOKSH" on Aug 9th. Deepak
performed songs like "Sun San TyoRaat", "Priya", "Maya ko Dorile",
"Jiu da Jihudai", "Rithu" and more. Deepak also performed
few English numbers including "Stand By Me." It was a small
venue with huge turnout. Some fans were not happy due to the fact
the show ended at early (ended at around 9 p.m.). According
to the owner Nirakar (member of 1974AD) the bar needs to be closed
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Spandan Saanj organized by
Nepal Film Technician took place on July 26th/2003 at Royal Nepal
Academy. Foreign Minister Sarvendra Nath Sukla was the chief
guest of the show managed by Sharp Arrows P. Ltd.
Opening dance was a "Shiva"
dance performed by "Nateswori Sangeet Bidhalya". Various
dances were performed by dancers from "Kamana Kala kendra".
"Thali" dance was also performed by Mahesh.
Beside dancers, there were
singers as well who performed their hit numbers. Here are
some of the songs performed :-
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Artist |
Song |
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Prabesh Man Shakya |
"Tiri ri Murali Bajyo" |
| Yash Kumar |
"Na aau mero
Najik" |
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Nalina Chitrakar |
"Masti" |
| Puja Lama
with Puspa Lama |
"Eh Ho" |
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Sur Sudha with Anil Sahi in
Guitar |
Resham Firiri & Rajamati
Kumati, and more |
Film Stars
such as Rajesh Hamal, Mithila Sharma, Bashundara Bhusal, Ashok
Sharma, Shayam Ghimire also did their performance on beautifuly
decorated stage (decorated by Art director-- Nirzal Sherestha),
entertained the audience.
Later in the
show, awards were awarded to Murari Thakur, Gopal Bhutani, Sambhu
dev, Javed Saha, Padeep Upadhiya, Basanta Jang Rayamajhi, Gahendra
dhimal, Gayani Shova Tuladhar, Udhav raj Bhattrai(a.k.a. Junghe
Bhattrai), Bishnu Lama, Narayan Timilsina, and Krishna Timilsina.
(click
here for pictures).
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Heavy Metal
hasn't gone yet. Recently (July 26th) three young guys (Avash Chipalu, Robin
Rana, and Partha Joshi) organized a heavy metal show at Mahindra
Police Club. Metal Melts was the name of the concert where various
local bands participated. Some of bands were Muga, Brutal,
Albatross, Third World Chaos, X-Marika, among others who performed
heavy metal numbers.
Partha Joshi, one of the organizer told us that their goal is to
reach out to heavy metal fans, and he also added that the had just
finished +2 exams and was a good opportunity to organize a show.
Sarita Gurung, and Nahmton Nembang from R.C. Thamel, were some of
many attendees told us that they enjoyed the show that had "mind
blowing numbers".
Metal Melts didn't have any sponsors but parents helped in
organizing. (Pictures
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Former
vocalist/bassist of POLICE, Sting was on his personal visit to Nepal
from July7th till July18th. During his visit, he met with
Crown Prince and Princess at Jeevan Kung. He was accompanied
by his son and two friends Bobby Sagar, and Simon Astaire. |
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-->On the occasion of King's
birthday, New Road Mahatsov
was held in Kathmandu on July 12th . Program full of entertainment
was inaugurated by Crown Prince. Some of the special attraction
included food stall, flea market and games. There was a concert
as well, where the winner of No 1. Rock Jatra, E started the
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