Kathmandu:

The release of world music album naad laya: mystic rhythm was held at the Russian Cultural Centre, Kamalpokhari on May 19. The instrumental album was released by French Ambassador Michel Jolivet and his wife Michele.

The album consists of instrumental tracks by Navraj Gurung (tabla), Sunil Bardewa (guitar), Umesh Pandit (flute), Nikhil Tuladhar (drums), Upendra Man Singh (keyboards) and Shanti Raymajhi (maadal).

The fusion music in the album is par excellence. The album is produced by SAC music international.

“Nepal is a musically rich country and to see the young generation working hard to keep the traditional music alive is commendable,” said Jolivet. The evening also saw many famous artistes like Nima Rumba, Ani Choying Dolma, Yogeshowr Amatya, Adrian Pradhan and Shyam Nepali who had come to support the event.

The musicians also performed three compositions from the album including the title track Naad Laya. The enchanting music played was able to hold the audience spellbound.

The soulful sound of the flute, beats of the maadal and tabla and every strum of the guitar were able to create a mystic ambience. The short programme ended with the audience yearning for more.