All set to conquer

Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu:The set is ready. Competition is tightening. Thirty contestants who have already written their names in the list of third round of competition are waiting eagerly to welcome 10 more to join them. Samsung Nepali Tara —...

Travel Abroad 13 May, 2005

Mystic and magical Manose

Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu:My musical roots are in Nepali classical, and Nepali folk, but I also play everything from jazz, Celtic to kirtan. My philosophy is think not what music can do for you, but what you can do for the music. So I’m just...

Travel Abroad 19 Apr, 2005

In memory of a tabla maestro

Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu:In memory of late Atul Gautam, the tabla maestro, Sukarma, the band he belonged to and other Nepali musicians performed Ritu Shrawan Part III on April 17 at Ashoka Hall, Patan. Gautam had dreamt of giving a facelift to...

Travel Abroad 17 Apr, 2005

Tipsy tunes

Yasmin TajKathmandu:When it comes to playing the most freaky, twisted and happening music, DJ Nasha is one name one cannot do without. Vouched for as one of the best DJs in India, this DJ has won accolades all over the world. Belonging to a family who...

Travel Abroad 11 Apr, 2005

If music be the food of peace, play on

Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 20:Music might have been food for love in the literary world, but it appears it is likely to turn into fodder for peace, given the efforts coming from a couple. Today marked the first day of what appeared to be a...

Horoscopes 20 Mar, 2005

A dreamer who defined heritage through his art

Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu:Fans, relatives and close friends at Yalamaya Kendra paid a tearful tribute to tabla maestro Atul Gautam who passed away last week Far from hype and media spotlight, Atul’s works are yet unknown to many. The atmosphere...

Travel Abroad 21 Jan, 2005

Remembering Atul Gautam: an ode to a young and talented tabla player

Sanjay VermaKathmandu:Just eight days ago the musical trio Sukarma played at Dharhara. The group delivered with the same intensity, dedication and love for music which, admirers associate them with. Sukarma has always let their music speak for itself....

Travel Abroad 16 Jan, 2005

ART & CULTURE

Hollywood loses the plotThe Guardian:We want to answer all those unanswered questions from the first one,’’ said Sharon Stone. “The producers are putting the film together, it’s a terrific script.’’ She’s talking about the sequel to Basic...

Travel Abroad 15 Jan, 2005

Smarter toys,smarter tots?

USA Today:Newburyport: Doreen Olsen has a shelf full of videos that she hopes will do more than entertain her 16-month-old son. Ideally, she says, they’ll also make him smarter. “The sooner (children) are stimulated, the more they’ll learn in the...

Travel Abroad 04 Jan, 2005

Pop goes history

The GuardianLondon:After 20 pages, I was convinced that ‘Words and Music’ was the best book about pop I had ever read. After 280 pages, I was at least convinced that it was the weirdest book about pop I had ever read. But that too is a kind of...

Travel Abroad 05 Jun, 2004

Queen of hearts

Anjita PradhanKathmandu, April 24:With her soft and melodious voice it was natural for Penaz to make her name in the world of music. Looking gorgeous in her blue salwar kameez she greets me at the door with a warm smile and a hug. Before beginning the...

Travel Abroad 24 Apr, 2004

Jazz magic

Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu:Jazzmandu’s Jazz at Patan took place on March 24 at Patan Museum, Patan. Organised by Upstairs Ideas in association with The Himalayan Times, the ambience of the venue as usual created a mood that transported one...

Travel Abroad 26 Mar, 2004