Tara Devi (singer)
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Tara Devi was a Nepal
i singer. She was known as the "nightingale of Nepal" having recorded over 4,000 songs during her lifetime.. Much of her music revolved around the themes of patriotism
and loveNepali Singer Tara Devi Dies at 60 OhMyNews - 2006-01-23.
Devi was suffering from Parkinson's disease, which lead her to quit her career when she became unable to speak freely and move properly. For the past decade, Devi was unwell, particularly in the last four to five years as the grip of the disease took over.
Throughout her 40-year singing career, Devi gave her melodious voice to more than 4,000 songs.
Cover of one of Tara Devi's popular albums.
The album "Afanta Ko Manma" contains her last four songs, recorded 10 years ago. Another album, "Ukali Orali" is a collection of her hit numbers. She made her debut at the age of eight with legendary Nepal musician Ustad Bhairab Bahadur.
Music lovers say Devi's singing was a form of meditation. She was also honored by dozens of national awards.
Devi endured many tragedies throughout her life. Her husband Shiva Bahadur, a pilot, died four years ago in an accident. She also lost her eldest son.
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...
i singer. She was known as the "nightingale of Nepal" having recorded over 4,000 songs during her lifetime.. Much of her music revolved around the themes of patriotism
Patriotism
Patriotism is a devotion to one's country, excluding differences caused by the dependencies of the term's meaning upon context, geography and philosophy...
and loveNepali Singer Tara Devi Dies at 60 OhMyNews - 2006-01-23.
Early life
She was born in 1945 in the neighborhood of Indrachowk located in Kathmandu. She began singing at the age of seven.Sanguri Wari nihou tyo dhara pani is her most popular song.Devi was suffering from Parkinson's disease, which lead her to quit her career when she became unable to speak freely and move properly. For the past decade, Devi was unwell, particularly in the last four to five years as the grip of the disease took over.
Throughout her 40-year singing career, Devi gave her melodious voice to more than 4,000 songs.
Cover of one of Tara Devi's popular albums.
The album "Afanta Ko Manma" contains her last four songs, recorded 10 years ago. Another album, "Ukali Orali" is a collection of her hit numbers. She made her debut at the age of eight with legendary Nepal musician Ustad Bhairab Bahadur.
Music lovers say Devi's singing was a form of meditation. She was also honored by dozens of national awards.
Devi endured many tragedies throughout her life. Her husband Shiva Bahadur, a pilot, died four years ago in an accident. She also lost her eldest son.