Raameshwor Shrestha Explained
Raameshwor Shrestha (Nepali:रामेश्वर श्रेष्ठ), popularly known by the name of Raamesh, is a progressive songwriter and singer of Nepal.[1] He is most popular for his song Gaun Gaun Bata Utha.[2]
Biography
Shrestha was born in Palpa district. He was brought up in Doti and schooled in Sindhupalchok and Kathmandu. His singing career started in the early 1970s when he, Raayan, Manjul and Aarim came together to sing progressive songs. After 1990, the group drifted apart.[3] During maoist movement in Nepal, the genere was titled Janabad.[4]
A documentary has been made to depict his life.[5] He also published his biography entitled Baalaapan Jeevanko (बालापन जीवनको).[6]
Popular songs
Awards and recognition
- Kalashree Awards in 2020-21 [8]
External links
Notes and References
- 0091-5637. 29. 1. 175–189. Grandin. Ingemar. "To Change the Face of This Country": Nepalese Progressive Songs Under Panchayat Democracy. Journal of South Asian Literature. 2021-02-01. 1994. 25797506.
- Web site: कोसीछेउ उभेको जोर सिमल. 2021-02-01.
- Web site: Yesterday once more- Nepali Times. 2021-02-01.
- Web site: Bhattarai. Sewa. Still dancing and singing for Nepal revolution. 2021-02-01.
- Web site: गायक रामेशको यात्रा समेटिएको वृत्तचित्र. Himalkhabar.com. 2021-02-01. 2016-05-12.
- Book: Awecode. बालापन जीवनको - Raamesh Shrestha. 2021-02-01.
- Web site: एक जुगका गायक रामेश. 2021-02-01.
- Web site: Kalashree Awards for 2020-21 Announced. The Gorkha Times. 2021-02-01. 2021-01-29.
