Fusion of folk and classical music

KATHMANDU: Popular folk music ensemble Kutumba played fast beat of Nepali musical instruments like tungna, sarangi, dhime and more making the audience groove on February 25 at Patan Museum Courtyard, Patan. Kutumba played soulful music inspired...

Travel Abroad 28 Feb, 2016

Indian tabla player Ghosh dies at 80

KOLKATA: Legendary Indian tabla player Shankar Ghosh died at a private health facility in Kolkata on January 22 after being critically-ill for over a month due to pneumonia, cardiac problems and old age complications, hospital sources...

Travel Abroad 24 Jan, 2016

A tint of classical at Jazzmandu

KATHMANDU: Jazzmandu is the biggest jazz festival in the Himalayas. Elevating this fest to another level with a tint of eastern classical music is the Nepali eastern classical musicians. This year is no exception and bringing you eastern classical...

Travel Abroad 29 Oct, 2015

Hip-breaking music from Cadenza Collective

KATHMANDU: If you are craving for Momo Funk, Namaste, Baza Gaza, Hip Break and some swaying, Jazzmandu is where you want to be. The Nepali jazz band Cadenza Collective will serve you all the needed grooves and funk at the Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2015....

Travel Abroad 28 Oct, 2015

Jazzmandu beckons all!

KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Jazz Festival is back with its 13th edition. At this musical revelry, jazz music from different parts of the globe will paint the Valley jazzy. The Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2015 is scheduled to take place from November 4 to 10....

Travel Abroad 27 Oct, 2015

Capital immerses in classic overtures

KATHMANDU: On the first day of the Gharana Music Festival, Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd played a composition wherein the Australian landscape was explained in his music. It was a “beautiful experience” for participating artiste...

Travel Abroad 13 Oct, 2015

Jazzmandu festival to begin from November 4

Kathmandu, October 11 The 13th Surya Nepal Kathmandu International Jazz Festival or Jazzmandu is begining in Kathmandu from November 4. A press statement issued by the organisers of the event said that Jazzmandu is now an established part of the...

Horoscopes 12 Oct, 2015

Spirit of classical traditions

KATHMANDU: Get ready for a brand new music festival this October. An international classical music festival — Gharana Music Festival — begins from October 8 to 11. Various traditions of classical music from around the world will take centre...

Travel Abroad 08 Oct, 2015

Harmony the Nepal-Norway music way

KATHMANDU: The Russian Centre of Science and Culture, Kamalpokhari was abuzz with Nepali and Norwegian tunes on September 25. Performed by the Norwegian-Nepalese Chamber Orchestra, 13 repertoire of classical harmony were enthralling at the...

Travel Abroad 27 Sep, 2015

President confers Natikaji awards

KATHMANDU: President Ram Baran Yadav on Sunday conferred the ‘Natikaji Award and Honour-2072’ to a bevy of individuals who made important contributions to Nepal’s music sector. At a ceremony held at Shital Niwas, President Yadav conferred the...

Horoscopes 10 Aug, 2015

Monsoon melodies steeped in folk culture

Kathmandu For many, monsoon is their favourite season. They find it beautiful and romantic. On the other hand, the continuous downpour is a nightmare for some. On a musical vein, the rains is also an inspiration for amazing pieces of music for...

Travel Abroad 19 Jul, 2015

Tuladhar creates magic

KATHMANDU: Resonating with the classical ragas and tunes, the auditorium of Nepal Music Centre (NMC) on April 1 offered a mesmerising musical treat for the audiences through the soulful music of the sitar, tabala and tanpura. Prominent sitar player...