Nepathya
{{Short description|Nepalese band}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Nepathya
| native_name = नेपथ्य
| alias = Nepathya
| image = Nepathya_logo.png
| caption =
| background = group_or_band
| genre = Folk rock
| years_active = {{start date|1991}}–present
| label = nepa~laya
| website = {{URL|nepathya.com.np}}
| current_members = Amrit Gurung (Vocalist)
Dinesh Raj 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 ({{langx|ne|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.{{Cite news|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/entertainment/nepathya-perform-new-zealand/|title=Nepathya to perform in New Zealand|date=2017-07-19|work=The Himalayan Times|access-date=2017-08-06|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.myrepublica.com/news/19957/|title=Nepathya's Hami Nepali shines with unifying theme|work=My Republica|access-date=2017-08-06|language=en}}
During their musical career, Nepathya has toured countries like UK, the US, Australia, Japan, Israel, Germany, Finland, India and many more.{{Cite news |title=After Sydney show, Nepathya to travel to New Zealand |language=en |url=http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2017-07-20/after-sydney-show-nepathya-to-travel-to-new-zealand.html |access-date=2017-08-06}}{{Cite web |title=Nepali Times {{!}} The Brief » Blog Archive » Amrit at O2 Academy Brixton |url=http://www.nepalitimes.com/blogs/thebrief/2015/07/26/nepathya-o2-brixton-london/ |access-date=2017-08-06 |website=www.nepalitimes.com |language=en-US}}
Amrit Gurung
The only active founding member of the band is its lead vocalist and primary songwriter, Amrit Gurung.{{Cite web |title=Amrit Gurung (Class of 2009) |url=https://asiasociety.org/india/amrit-gurung-class-2009}} Gurung was born in 1968 and raised in the small village of Mulpani, near Pokhara.{{Cite web |last=Dhakal |first=Ashish |date=2023-03-18 |title=Amrit Gurung, unplugged |url=https://nepalitimes.com/multimedia/amrit-gurung-unplugged |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=nepalitimes.com}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Pranaya SJB Rana |date=February 23, 2020 |title=Amrit Gurung: There are people who’ve never learned to live |url=https://kathmandupost.com/brunch-with-the-post/2020/02/23/amrit-gurung-there-are-people-who-ve-never-learned-to-live}}
Nepathya at Wembley Arena
Image:Amrit Gurung Nepathya helsinki2006b.jpg World Village Festival 2006]]
Nepathya became the first Nepalese band to perform at Wembley Arena, England on August 3, 2013.{{cite web|last=Amos |first=Owen |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23553698 |title=BBC News - Nepalese folk-rock band Nepathya to headline Wembley Arena |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2013-08-02 |accessdate=2013-11-18}} 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.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23553698|title=Nepalese folk-rock band Nepathya to headline Wembley Arena|last=Amos|first=Owen|date=2013-08-02|work=BBC News|access-date=2017-08-06|language=en-GB}}
Members
- Amrit Gurung (Vocalist)
- Dinesh Raj Regmi (Keyboard)
- Subin Shakya (Bass Guitar)
- Dhurba Lama (Drums)
- Niraj Gurung (Lead Guitar)
- Shanti Rayamajhi (Madal)
Albums
Nepathya has released nine albums to date.{{cite web |url=http://nepathyaband.com/?page_id=68 |title=» About |publisher=Nepathyaband.com |accessdate=2013-11-18 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130924063555/http://nepathyaband.com/?page_id=68 |archivedate=2013-09-24 }}{{Cite news|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/entertainment/nepathya-releases-sirfula-digital-music-stores/|title=Nepathya simultaneously releases 'Sirfula' at digital music stores|date=2017-01-29|work=The Himalayan Times|access-date=2017-08-06|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/entertainment/nepathya-releases-new-nepali-song-ho-rama-rama-youtube/|title=Nepathya releases new Nepali song 'Ho Rama Rama' on YouTube|date=2016-09-11|work=The Himalayan Times|access-date=2017-08-06|language=en-US}}
- 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
See also
{{Portal|Pop music|Nepal}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website|http://www.nepathya.com.np/}}
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Category:Nepalese rock music groups