Veteran lyricist Bhairabnath Rimal no more

KATHMANDU: Veteran Nepali lyricist Bhairabnath Rimal passed away at his residence in Chabahil on January 9. He was 86. According to his second daughter Rekha Dhakal, he was being treated at home after he lost his appetite and faced difficulty in...

Travel 11 Jan, 2021

Vulgarity in songs

I have been following Nepali music for a long time. There is hardly any person who is not touched by the magic of music. The taste of music may differ from one person to another, but everyone listens to it. Music soothes your mind, relieves stress...

09 Dec, 2020

US Embassy to hold virtual concert featuring Arthur Gunn, Swoopna Suman, Trishna Gurung, Samriddhi Rai on June 19

KATHMANDU: Arthur Gunn (Dibesh Pokharel), runner-up of American Idol 2020 along with Nepali musical sensations Swoopna Suman, Trishna Gurung and Samriddhi Rai are set to perform at a virtual concert ‘Bringing Communities Together’ being hosted by...

Travel Abroad 18 Jun, 2020

Are Nepali musicians ready to rule the world?

KATHMANDU: There is no dearth of talent in Nepal when it comes to music. Some have carved a niche for themselves on the international stage but most are limited to the local stage. But there is one name — Dibesh Pokharel AKA Arthur Gunn — that...

Travel Abroad 19 May, 2020

Musicians here laud Dibesh, say he has done Nepal proud

KATHMANDU: Dibesh Pokharel aka Arthur Gunn was the runner-up for the American Idol 2020 as Just Sam won the title in the finale held on May 17. Nevertheless, the 22-year-old singer made Nepal proud and has encouraged young and old musicians alike...

Travel Abroad 18 May, 2020

Writer Peter J Karthak no more

KATHMANDU: Writer Peter J Karthak has passed away today. He was 77. Karthak passed away in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, reportedly from cardiac arrest. He was admitted to a Lalitpur-based health facility. It has been learnt that...

Horoscopes 22 Apr, 2020

Nepathya enthralls Adelaide audience

KATHMANDU: After successfully performing in Brisbane and Darwin, Nepal's popular folk-rock band, Nepathya, rocked the audience at the HQ Complex in Adelaide, on Wednesday. The band started the show with their first recorded song 'Aaganai Bhari...

Travel Abroad 04 Dec, 2019

Nepathya starts Australia tour with a bang at Fortitude Music Hall

KATHMANDU: Nepal's famous folk-rock band, Nepathya, began their fifth Australia tour with an enthralling performance at the newly refurbished Fortitude Music Hall, in Brisbane, on Wednesday. As many as 2,000 Nepalis from all backgrounds,...

Travel Abroad 20 Nov, 2019

Nepathya heads to Australia with new series

KATHMANDU: Nepal's popular folk-rock band, Nepathya, is all set to perform in the major cities of Australia for the fourth time, Nepalaya, which manages the band, said in the statement today. The band will kick off their tour from Fortitude...

Travel Abroad 15 Nov, 2019

Shanti Thatal's rendition of Muna Madan in June Paleti

KATHMANDU: Acclaimed singer and music composer Shanti Thatal is all set to perform Muna-Madan in the June edition of Paleti concert series at Nepalaya's 'r' sala at Kalikasthan in Kathmandu, the organiser said. Mahakavi Laxmi Prasad Devkota's...

Art & Culture 24 Jun, 2019

Paleti resumes to honour women in Nepali music

Singer Meena and Aavaas perform at the 'Paleti' in Kathmandu, on Friday, February 22, 2019. Courtesy: Nepalaya KATHMANDU: After a short interruption, Paleti has resumed its regular show with the theme 'Celebrating Women in Nepali Music', on...

Art & Culture 24 Feb, 2019

Paleti all set to resume from Friday

KATHMANDU: Nepalaya's micro event series, Paleti is all set to resume after an interval, on Friday. The first show of this series will be held this Friday, February 22, Nepalaya said in a statement today. Paleti series was first organised by...

Art & Culture 18 Feb, 2019