Nepathya

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Nepathya (Nepali: नेपथ्य, also spelled as Nepathaya) is a Nepalese folk rock band that was formed in the early 1990s. Nepathya was formed by Deepak Rana, Bhim Poon and Amrit Gurung while studying in Kathmandu, Nepal. The band has enjoyed both commercial and critical success. Nepathya are known for their contemporary songs with strong ties to indigenous music and lyrics using dialects from rural Nepal.^[1][2]

Outside of Nepal, Nepathya have toured in the UK, the US, Australia, Japan, Israel, Germany, Finland, and India.^[3][4]

Members

• Amrit Gurung (Vocalist)
• Dinesh Regmi (Keyboard)
• Subin Shakya (Bass Guitar)
• Dhurba Lama (Drums)
• Niraj Gurung (Lead Guitar)
• Shanti Rayamajhi (Madal)

Amrit Gurung

The only active founding member of the band is its lead vocalist and primary songwriter, Amrit Gurung. Gurung was born in 1968 and raised in the small village of Mulpani, near Pokhara.^[5] He claims his iconic glasses were given to him by one of his aunts, a follower of Mahatma Gandhi.

In 2010, Gurung returned to Mulpani, and currently inhabits a small farm there.^[5]

Nepathya at Wembley Arena

Nepathya became the first Nepalese band to perform at Wembley Arena, England on August 3, 2013.^[6] The concert was jointly presented by Parcha Productions (Nawal Rai and Samir Gurung) and Subsonic Routes. Nepathya's Wembley Arena concert remains the largest performance by a Nepali band.^[7]

Albums

Nepathya has released nine albums to date.^[8][9][10]

• Nepathya – 1991 (featuring Barashat Ko Mausam)
• Himal Chuchure – 1993 (featuring Chekyo Chekyo, Euta Chitthi)
• Min Pachas Ma – 1995 (featuring Jomsom Bazar Ma, Chari Maryo Shisai Ko Goli Le)
• Shringar – 1997 (featuring Saruma Rani, Yarling, Yatra)
• Resham – 2001 (featuring Resham, Yo Zindagani)
• Bhedako Oon Jasto – 2003 (featuring – Bhedako Oon Jasto, Sa Karnali, Taalko Pani, Samsajhaima)
• Ghatana – 2005 (featuring – Ghatana)
• Mero Desh – 2009 (featuring – Rato Ra Chandra Surya, Kasaile Sodhe, Aama, Mero Desh)
• Aina Jhyal – 2010 (featuring – Siranma Photo Cha, Jogale Huncha Bhet, Salaijyo)

Style and lyrical themes

Nepathya's early work was influenced by folk-pop music, but their sound became more rock-inspired over time. Their lyrics also shifted focus from peace and spirituality to Nepalese politics. The album Ghatana was released during the country's civil war as a call for peace in Nepal.

See also

• Music of Nepal

References

External links

• Official website
• Nepathya Band Songs Lyrics