Biography

Namaste Band
Effective period / Period of releases: 1995
The Band Himalayan Feelings:Introducing instrumental music from Nepal, the Himalayan Feeling Band creates peaceful and soothing rhythms that will delight and enchant you. Described as a supreme fusion of classical and traditional music with groove, this is a unique sound that balances original compositions and creative new arrangements beautifully.
The band Himalayan feeling was established in 1998 under the kind cooperation of NAMASTE BAND. New Instrumental music project leadership was created under Mr. Ishor Gurung Late Pravin Gurung and other mixed members from Nepal. The band's objective is to create peaceful, rhythmic instrumental music from Nepal & other parts of the world using classical & traditional music of Nepal. They strive to create a unique king of "World Music" and make it a standard as a new international concept.
The old form of musical instruments & rhythms are not commonly being used today. Himalayan Feelings has committed itself to create a new mixed classical combination of the old traditions which creates a feeling of peace and to present it as a message to peace loving people around the universe.
Nepal is a beautiful place surrounded by the Himalayan mountains & valleys. It is the peaceful destination where Lord Buddha was born & became enlightened. We love our country & respect our culture and we are including it in our music to save & promote our traditions.
The band has performed its various cultural programs in festivals & many other events around the country. We put our utmost effort into entertaining and demonstrating our traditional music values of love & peace. We also urge our coming generations to keep it up and to save & respect our cultural music. Himalayan Feelings.
Artists:
Sudesh Shrestha : Guitar, Bass
Suraj Shrestha: Flute, Murchunga
Mahesh K.C. : Madal, Dholak, Tarang
Khadag Buddha : Tabla. Dhime, Damfu
Ishor Gurung : Timbe Tuna, Percussion, Effects
Lok Raj Rai : Hanzi (Santoor), Tinga
Bikram Gadhana : Sarangi