tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:29:51 +0000http://blog.soundofnepal.com/noreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)Blogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-8054564887980267735Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:15:00 +00002009-03-12T18:18:09.684-04:00wavemag“Anyone who has the money and the contacts are making music these days, which is not right.” by PRAVAT J GURUNG (wavemag)If one were to closely scrutinise the path to success, passion would always take precedence. It drives a person to set out on a journey which is difficult and at times unheard of, often taking matters into their own hands. And this month, we feature two fine young lads http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2009/03/for-love-of-music.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-2754800405174092075Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:21:00 +00002009-03-12T18:23:11.116-04:00KATHMANDU, March 1(Republica)How many times in life do you get to see a jazz player sit cross-legged, like a yogi, and match the tunes of a sitar with his saxophone?The matching was almost perfect and the overcrowded venue at Rashtriya Nachghar at Jamal did not feel the need to note the difference. It was Friday evening at Sukarma´s annual solo concert this year, featuring Mariano from the http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2009/03/rite-of-spring-nepali-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-7668747696235769195Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:18:00 +00002009-03-12T18:20:24.999-04:00MusicShiva RatriKATHMANDU, Feb 22: Namaste, a popular fusion-rock band harking back to the 90s, is set to rock the capital after a five year hiatus on Shivaratri. The Mahashivarati World Music Festival 2009 will see more than three dozen singers, musicians and bands perform on the same stage alongside the Pokhareli band on February 23 at Bhrikuti Mandap premises.Former Rastafarian Ishwar Gurung will “try and http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2009/02/capital-to-see-historic-music-concert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-5612739507548743660Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:44:00 +00002009-01-12T14:46:20.443-05:00Talented and versatile, Astha is set to start a new chapter in Nepali musicby PRAVAT J GURUNG , From Wave Mag - ISSUE # 157 (January 2009)She is petite but don't let her small frame fool you. Behind the twinkling eyes and sweet smile is a powerful and distinct voice that is nothing like we've heard till date from a Nepali singer. And, with it Astha Tamang-Maskey is all set to steal everyone's http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2009/01/new-kid-on-block.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-5972448914428032512Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:56:00 +00002009-01-06T10:57:33.656-05:00The Annual Hits FM Music Awards took place on 13 December at the Army Hall, amidst the lights going on and off. Mukti and Revival grabbed 4 awards for there songs Jaba Ma Samjhanchu and Dekhdaichu Ma. Most of the award recipients were established musicians while Best New Artist was awarded to Dawa Gurung. Besides starting half an hour late, the performances were not well-rehearsed but the award http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2009/01/hits-fm-hits-hardest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-947383993299866680Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +00002009-01-06T10:53:02.009-05:00partythamelnew yearkathmanduKATHMANDU, Soaltee Crowne PlazaUp close, it's a tough job to make out Britney Lorna Spears from the real Britney, though City Post had some doubts after her meet-the-press session for the year-ending shindig. But on stage, two large TV screens flashing real Britney shots, with a bit of distance, and a few pints of booze in the blood, no lying, she is as close to Britney Spears as they get. And http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2009/01/night-kathmandu-went-to-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-157451917047479911Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:35:00 +00002008-12-28T12:39:20.113-05:00Indo-Asian News Service, Friday, December 26, 2008 (Kathmandu)A year after Prashant Tamang took India's entertainment industry by storm with his win in the popular television reality show Indian Idol, the 24-year-old police constable is now poised to become a matinee idol in Nepal.The young man of Nepali origin, who owed much of his triumph to his wild fan following in this country, will now playhttp://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/12/indian-idol-goes-to-nepal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-163913178416468597Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:32:00 +00002008-12-28T12:33:57.756-05:00[By Media for Freedom]Kathmandu, Nepal: Well known Spanish musician and theater artist NARF- Franciso Perez Vazquez and Juan Jose Ramos Hermo play the music with perfection[By A CORRESPONDENT]Among all European or western musical instruments and musical traditions, Spanish music has its separate fame and its distinct identity. The Spanish musical instruments and musical rhythm are very popular inhttp://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/12/music-for-all.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-7426794751158478548Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-12-28T12:28:03.447-05:00Paleti, a micro event series held on last Fridays of each month at nepa~laya's 'r'-sala, is completing its fourth successive year this December.December Paleti will feature stalwart lyricist Kiran Kharel, who is synonymous to Nepali modern songs."He has enriched Nepali modern music with evergreen classics like, "Timro Maya Patthar Ko Jhukkyaune Roop Jasto", "Himala Ko Kakh Ma Cha Saano Mero Gaun"http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/12/december-paleti-with-kiran-kharel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-8620637466665314111Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:26:00 +00002008-12-23T11:27:39.905-05:001. BEST NEW ARTIST1. Dawa Gurung (Winner)2. Radha Rai3. Shashi Rawal4. Sunil Ranabhat5. Vedh2. BEST POP COMPOSITION1. 1 MB - School Paathshala (Winner)2. Dipesh Kishore Bhattarai - Timro Saatha3. Kali Prasad Baskota - Chahana Sakiyo4. Nhyoo Bajracharya - Aayo Hai Aayo5. Rakesh Khaling - Malai Bachana Deu3. BEST ROCK COMPOSITION1. Dibesh Mulmi - Timro http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/12/12th-hits-fm-award-winners.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-4537785452409085940Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:29:00 +00002008-12-28T12:30:03.947-05:00Nepal Music Centre hosted the International Folk Music Festival 2008 from 5 to 8 November. Elaborately costumed performers from the participating countries such as Norway, Sounth Africa, Malawi, Palestine, India and Nepal paraded around the venue in their ethnic music reminding people of an actual Olympic opening ceremony. Concerts were organised at various venues and workshops were also held as http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/12/international-folk-music-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-2585587148806170913Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:25:00 +00002008-11-14T00:28:18.036-05:00http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/11/musical-night-with-sambhujit-banskota.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-2324159857893817696Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:45:00 +00002008-11-12T15:46:48.030-05:00eventsPOLK RECORDS PRESENTS"ROCK_MANDU NIGHT 2008"LIVE MUSIC & D JLOCAL BOSTON BANDS & VARIOUS ARTISTSSNACK AND CASH BAR AVAILABLEFRIDAY NOV. 14TH 2008 DOOR OPENS AT 8:00 PM TILL 1:00 AMAMERICAN LEGION POST 388163 GLEN STSOMERVILLE MA Tickets available at Doma Liquors(Harvard square) cambridge, MA ENTRY FEE: $15.00http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/11/rockmandu-night-2008-this-friday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-5174167500038362095Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:06:00 +00002008-07-16T15:07:30.910-04:00Famous music composer and arranger Rahul Pradhan has formed a band Rahul & The Rhythm (A Blend Of Culture) with three female singer from different country. Its a mix of Rahul's rhythm with a blend of culture with Nimu from Nepal, Salomy frm India and ILze from Europe. Rahul & The Rhythm has just released thier album "Attention" from "United music Company". For the album lyrics has been written http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/07/rahul-and-rhythm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-6790192448137333878Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:56:00 +00002008-07-16T14:58:05.693-04:00San Francisco based Nepalese pop rock band, The Vibez, recently announced that they are launching their album, The Vibez Generation through Reeyaz Music Company on Shrawan 2, 2065 (July 17, 2008). The album consists 8 songs of different genres from techno to adhunik and from soft rock to hard rock.The Vibez is a well established band in the US and has toured many cities in the year 2006 and 2007.http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/07/vibez-finally.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-3839562248914933888Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:25:00 +00002008-07-14T17:31:40.398-04:00maitigharmoviessoundtrackOne of the early films from Nepali Film Factory. Indian actress of Nepali origin Mala Sinha ( Born to Bengali-Nepali parents) acted as the lead. C.P Lohani, her husband, acted as well as got chance to croon some songs.. never saw him after that film though. The title track was apparently very famous. The place where it was shot was rechristened as Maitighar which is a pretty well known spot in http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/07/maitighar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-3951844391208323093Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:55:00 +00002008-07-14T18:21:55.073-04:00The well-known Nepali classical ensemble, Sur Sudha, in connection to their European trip, gave a thrilling performance at a fundraising concert at the Convent Garden in London last Wednesday.Organized by art curator Sangita Thapa and Celia Washington, the concert aimed to collect funds for the establishment of Kathmandu Art Center.During the program, the Sur Sudha trio was joined by the http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/07/nepali-music-abroad-sur-sudha-raises.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-5792917235119637728Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:50:00 +00002008-07-14T17:00:30.344-04:00helpfaqLyrics1. In the search type select lyrics:2. Type the search field3. View the lyrics/listen/do more...... click on the [Lyrics] image.http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/07/search-for-lyrics-search-by-lyrics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-4597964882891342561Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:20:00 +00002008-07-13T18:51:32.889-04:00wavemagby SANDESH ADHIKARI FROM ISSUE # 151 (July 2008) of WavemagGuitars riffs playing at deafening volumes; those in the mosh-pit banging their heads to blazing drum beats; you just got hit on the chin by someone's elbow and with all the head banging, you won't be able to move your neck for a week. But it's all good. Welcome to a rocker's paradise. It is probably the dream of every http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/07/whats-all-this-fuss-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-4396652744276680969Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:05:00 +00002008-07-13T20:08:09.831-04:00Locality: Hong KongTwo new radio programmes featuring information and entertainment for ethnic minorities will be broadcast on Radio Television Hong Kong Radio 3 AM567 on Sundays. Saptahik Sandesh (Weekly Message) in Nepali, and Hong Kong Ki Shaam (Hong Kong This Evening) in Urdu, will feature information and entertainment - music, news, current affairs and community services - relevant to these http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/07/nepali-and-urdu-radio-shows-to-launch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-5891078285147791139Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:41:00 +00002008-07-14T17:46:31.422-04:00miscprashant tamangFor all the fans of Prashant Tamang, Indian Idol 3 winner , there's a good news for you all.'Prashant Live in Concert' titled VCD" has been launched in the market which includes the performance given by this Darjeeling guy alongwith another top ten finalist, Charu Semwal and Nepali icons Kranti Ale and Rajesh Payal Rai.This video CD includes performances of different Nepali and Hindi songs sung http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/07/prashants-butwal-concert-in-vcd.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-251924421188995662Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +00002008-07-13T20:01:55.334-04:00Source: Gorkhapatra, Arhan Sthapit HE’S a paragon of how passion gives one a major turning point in life. Sameer Manandhar had a passion for music that turned this national swimming icon into a popular music arranger, composer and singer. "From my childhood, I’d passion for music that landed me into the music studio from the swimming pool," he recounts his http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/07/from-swimming-pool-to-music-studio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-6521211202647622619Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:17:00 +00002008-07-13T20:19:57.603-04:00Published 2008-07-05 03:16 (KST)For the last three years, Gautam Sapkota has been after birds and only birds. He follows birds in national parks, forests, nearby gardens and the central zoo in Kathmandu and spends his time imitating their sounds -- the way the birds communicate with each other in different situations. And it is hard to believe that within a span of three years, he has been able http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/07/their-voices-will-survive-forever.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-6013648650087916691Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:35:00 +00002008-07-13T20:36:41.091-04:00After Years of delay, Nepal’s one of the most popular and versatile female Vocalist Sarishma Amatya is going to launch her most awaited and anticipated album "MADHURIMA 2"on 6th of July 2008.[Grand Finale Concert] in 26TH ANA CONVENTION, organized by Association of Nepalis in the Americas and host by Baltimore American Nepalese AssociationThe Album will be lunch by Nepali music legends, Kumar http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/07/sarishma-amatya-madhurima-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459211644990272523.post-7824734812631296171Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:12:00 +00002008-07-13T20:13:18.241-04:00 Music for All (by mediaforfreedom) Organized by Alliance Francise, the Fete De La Musique, organized to mark the international music day attracts a large number of music lovers By A CORRESPONDENTAlthough the political situation in the country was gloomy and the roads were empty because of strikes called by transport entrepreneurs, the music lovers http://blog.soundofnepal.com/2008/06/music-for-all.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sounds of Nepal)0