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

Weaving harmonious tapestry of jazz

The melodious strains of music filled the air as the students of St Xavier’s School were treated to an unforgettable experience at a free concert on the first day of Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2023 that began in the Capital on November 2.

Entertainment 03 Nov, 2023

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

Jazzmandu concludes

Kathmandu The exquisite city of Patan came to life at Dhokaima Café on November 9 as singer Manmohan Thapaliya performed a melodic eastern classical tune, Patan. With aalap, bandish (song) of Lord Krishna based in Yaman raaga and taan, the tune...

Travel Abroad 11 Nov, 2015

Stage sizzles at Jazzmandu�s Red Hot Latin night

KATHMANDU: Red Hot Latin Jazz has always been about the sizzling stage that delivers danceable beats for some sexy moves. This is what happened on November 8 when the New York-based group — Banda Magda — took the stage at Hotel Summit,...

Travel Abroad 10 Nov, 2015

The musical bazaar

KATHMANDU: The happening episode of the annual festival Jazzmandu — Gokarna Jazz Bazaar was held on November 7 in Gokarna. A group of Gandharva musicians kick started the Bazaar followed by the performance of the winners of Jazz for the Next...

Travel Abroad 09 Nov, 2015

Katamon Cherry rocks Jazzmandu

KATHMANDU: It was a good dose of jazz music with the flavours of rock, Middle East and the whole goodness of jazz. Serving all detectable pieces in the hall of Moksh, Jhamsikhel was the quartet — Katamon Cherry from Israel. Adam Weingrod on...

Travel Abroad 08 Nov, 2015

Jazz fo students

Kathmandu It was not about books, class room, desk... for the students who visited Alliance Française de Katmandu in Tripureshwor on November 5. Their morning began with music, and entertainment. As performances by Kathmandu Music Room Percussion...

Travel Abroad 06 Nov, 2015