Nepathya Explained

Nepathya
Native Name:नेपथ्य
Alias:Nepathya
Background:group_or_band
Origin:Pokhara, Nepal
Genre:Folk rock
Years Active:–present
Label:nepa~laya
Current Members:Amrit Gurung (Vocalist)
Dinesh regmi (Keyboard)
Subin Shakya (Bass Guitar)
Dhurba Lama (Drums)
Niraj Gurung (Lead Guitar)
Shanti Rayamajhi (Madal)
Past Members:Rabin Shrestha (Vocals)
Bhim Pun (Drums)
Deepak Rana (Guitar)
Gautam Gurung (Vocals)
Hari Maharjan (Guitar)
Daniel Don Karthak (Bass Guitar) Suraj Thapa (Keyboard)

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]

Nepathya is widely regarded as one of the greatest and the most successful music band in Nepal. During their musical career, Nepathya has toured countries like UK, the US, Australia, Japan, Israel, Germany, Finland, India and many more.[3] [4]

Amrit Gurung

The only active founding member of the band is its lead vocalist and primary songwriter, Amrit Gurung.[5] Gurung was born in 1968 and raised in the small village of Mulpani, near Pokhara.[6] He claims his iconic glasses were given to him by one of his aunts, who was a follower of Mahatma Gandhi.

In 2010, Gurung returned to Mulpani, and currently inhabits a small farm there. Since 2020, he has recorded no music.[7]

Nepathya at Wembley Arena

Nepathya became the first Nepalese band to perform at Wembley Arena, England on August 3, 2013.[8] 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.[9]

Members

Albums

Nepathya has released nine albums to date.[10] [11] [12]

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.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Nepathya to perform in New Zealand. 2017-07-19. The Himalayan Times. 2017-08-06. en-US.
  2. News: Nepathya's Hami Nepali shines with unifying theme. My Republica. 2017-08-06. en.
  3. News: After Sydney show, Nepathya to travel to New Zealand . en . 2017-08-06.
  4. Web site: Nepali Times The Brief » Blog Archive » Amrit at O2 Academy Brixton . 2017-08-06 . www.nepalitimes.com . en-US.
  5. Web site: Amrit Gurung (Class of 2009) .
  6. Web site: Dhakal . Ashish . 2023-03-18 . Amrit Gurung, unplugged . 2023-11-22 . nepalitimes.com.
  7. Web site: Pranaya SJB Rana . February 23, 2020 . Amrit Gurung: There are people who’ve never learned to live .
  8. Web site: Amos . Owen . BBC News - Nepalese folk-rock band Nepathya to headline Wembley Arena . Bbc.co.uk . 2013-08-02 . 2013-11-18.
  9. News: Nepalese folk-rock band Nepathya to headline Wembley Arena. Amos. Owen. 2013-08-02. BBC News. 2017-08-06. en-GB.
  10. Web site: » About . Nepathyaband.com . 2013-11-18 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130924063555/http://nepathyaband.com/?page_id=68 . 2013-09-24 .
  11. News: Nepathya simultaneously releases 'Sirfula' at digital music stores. 2017-01-29. The Himalayan Times. 2017-08-06. en-US.
  12. News: Nepathya releases new Nepali song 'Ho Rama Rama' on YouTube. 2016-09-11. The Himalayan Times. 2017-08-06. en-US.