Experimenting outside of one's chosen genre

Jonisha Poudel, a classical vocalist from Pokhara, has practised and performed classical music on the stages of Kalanidhi Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Kirateshwar Sangeetashram, Yalamaya Classics, and the Rastriya Sanskritik Sansthan.

Entertainment 17 Oct, 2024

As old as, or even older than jazz …

One of the performers at this year’s Surya Nepal Jazzmandu is Dhrupad Gurukul Kathmandu — an ensemble that carries forward the ancient tradition of Dhrupad, a major form of Hindustani classical music that is distinguished by its emphasis on maintaining the purity of raagas and swaras.

Entertainment 07 Oct, 2024

Bringing charm of age-old Nepali tunes to contemporary times

Samundra band, an ensemble that plays age-old Nepali tunes, recomposing many in new forms, is known for updating cherished old music for contemporary times.

Lifestyle 06 Oct, 2024

Jimmy Cobb, 'Kind of Blue' drummer for Miles Davis, dies

Jimmy Cobb, a percussionist and the last surviving member of Miles Davis’ 1959 “Kind of Blue” groundbreaking jazz album which transformed the genre and sparked several careers, died Sunday. His wife, Eleana Tee Cobb, announced on Facebook that...

Travel Abroad 26 May, 2020

Elton John delivers message of tolerance at first, last Montreux show

MONTREUX: Elton John made his first and last appearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival on Saturday, delivering a slick and energetic performance that ended with a message of tolerance and love. The British singer’s 2-1/2-hour show, part of his...

Travel Abroad 30 Jun, 2019

Usher, Lauryn Hill to perform at Montreux Jazz Festival

MEZIERES: Usher, Lauryn Hill, Macy Gray and Erykah Badu are booked to perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival during its 51st edition, organisers said on Thursday. The eclectic lineup for the June 30-July 15 event includes Ibrahim Maalouf, Beth...

Travel Abroad 30 Mar, 2017

Sting to reopen Bataclan hall 1 year after Paris attacks

PARIS: A concert by British pop legend Sting is marking the reopening of the Paris' Bataclan concert hall one year after suicidal jihadis turned it into a bloodbath and killed 90 revelers with automatic weapons and explosive belts. The...

Travel Abroad 12 Nov, 2016

Leonard Cohen, rock music's poetic visionary, dies at age 82

LOS ANGELES: Leonard Cohen, rock music's man of letters whose songs fused religious imagery with themes of redemption and sexual desire, earning him critical and popular acclaim, has died at age 82, said a statement on his Facebook page. "It is...

Travel Abroad 11 Nov, 2016

Valley goes jazz all the way

Jazz today October 23 Sounds of Latin Jazz Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Venue: Hotel Summit, Kupondole Kathmandu On the evening of October 21, the Valley jammed with Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2016. At the Valley Jams, four different corners...

Travel Abroad 23 Oct, 2016

Jazz for students

Kathmandu Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2016 has embarked in its sojourn. It began on a positive note with Concert for School Students held at Alliance Francaise, Tripureshwor, Teku on October 20. Artistes AfuriKo, Janysett McPherson, Rocketmen, Cadenza...

Travel Abroad 21 Oct, 2016

Gearing up for Jazzmandu

KATHMANDU: The 14th edition of Kathmandu Jazz Festival is here. Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2016 will be held from October 20 to 26. This year 21 international artistes from all over the world will be participating in the festival. According to...

Travel Abroad 14 Oct, 2016

Jazz harmonica legend Toots Thielemans dies aged 94

BRUSSELS: Legendary jazz harmonica player Toots Thielemans died Monday in Belgium at the age of 94, Belgian media reported. Broadcaster RTL reported that his manager, Veerle Van de Poel, said "there were no complications. He died of old age, his...

Travel Abroad 22 Aug, 2016