Nepathaya
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Nepathya is a popular Nepalese
music band that was formed by 3 students from Pokhara
, studying in Kathmandu, Nepal
in the early 1990s. Nepathya is best known for its blending of folk melodies into new, youth-friendly pop and rock tune. Since its inception, Nepathya has gained consistent popularity and recognition and is one of the most talented band in Nepal. Nepathya’s songs usually portray contemporary Nepal.
The moving force behind this band is Amrit Gurung who wears Gandhian frames ( supposed to have been presented to him from one of his aunts who was a staunch follower of M.K. Gandhi) and sings about peace and harmony. His songs encompass all of Nepal and is not limited to Kathmandu Valley. By hobby he is a photographer and a traveler. He has been to more than 70 of 75 districts of Nepal, most of them on foot.
Nepathya has seen many changes in its band's line up. But the founder and the brain behind Nepathya is unfazed. "Being in Nepathya is like being part of a serious journey. Anyone who deviates from team spirit and artistic commitment, find it hard to stay with the team", Gurung says.
Nepali people
Nepali people can refer to:*People of Nepal*Ethnic Nepalis of Indian citizenry residing in Gorkhaland area of West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and other parts of India.* Indian Gorkhas*Lhotshampas of Bhutan.*Nepali diaspora the world over....
music band that was formed by 3 students from Pokhara
Pokhara
Pokhara Sub-Metropolitan City is the second largest city of Nepal. Pokhara is city of close to 350,000 inhabitants in central Nepal located at 28.25°N, 83.99°E, which is the centre of the country from east to west or from north to south, 198 km west of Kathmandu or 90 km west of Mugling, and...
, studying in Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
in the early 1990s. Nepathya is best known for its blending of folk melodies into new, youth-friendly pop and rock tune. Since its inception, Nepathya has gained consistent popularity and recognition and is one of the most talented band in Nepal. Nepathya’s songs usually portray contemporary Nepal.
The moving force behind this band is Amrit Gurung who wears Gandhian frames ( supposed to have been presented to him from one of his aunts who was a staunch follower of M.K. Gandhi) and sings about peace and harmony. His songs encompass all of Nepal and is not limited to Kathmandu Valley. By hobby he is a photographer and a traveler. He has been to more than 70 of 75 districts of Nepal, most of them on foot.
Nepathya has seen many changes in its band's line up. But the founder and the brain behind Nepathya is unfazed. "Being in Nepathya is like being part of a serious journey. Anyone who deviates from team spirit and artistic commitment, find it hard to stay with the team", Gurung says.
Albums
Nepathya has released nine albums- Nepathya in 1991.
- Himal Chuchure in 1993.
- Min Pachas Ma in 1995.
- Shringar in 1997.
- Resham in 2001.
- Bheda ko oon Jasto in 2003.
- Ghatana – Incidents of Nepal in 2005.
- Mero Desh" in 2009
- Aaina Jhyaal in 2010.