Kutumba (band)
Kutumba कुटुम्ब | |
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Logo of Kutumba Band | |
Background information | |
Origin | Kathmandu, Nepal |
Genres | Nepali folk music |
Years active | 2004 | –present
Website |
www |
Members |
Arun Manandhar Kiran Nepali Pavit Maharjan Raju Maharjan Rubin Kumar Shrestha Siddhartha Maharjan Arun Gurung Niraj Maharjan |
Kutumba is a reputed instrumental folk Nepalese band.[1] It only uses Nepalese traditional musical instruments such as Bamboo Flute, Saranji, Medal, Tunga, Dhol, Jhyamta, Arbajoo, Bhushya, Chaal, Chabrung, Chushya, Chyap chuk, Damha, Dhime, Dholak, Dhyangro, dumpha, Ghangla, Ghanti, Ghungroo, Ghyalung, Gong, Jhakri dhyangro, Jor Damaru, Kaa, Kathhi, Khin, Khwyamali, Murchunga, Nagara, Narshima, Naya Khin, Nekho, Paschima, Ponga, Puja Ghanti, Rain stick, Sankha, Sehnai, Singing bowl, Taa, Tibetan tungna, Trak, Yak bell and Yelamber. The word Kutumba holds a special meaning in the Nepali language. It stands for a unique bond among community members. Kutumba is about bringing traditional folk tunes and instruments with new and improvised sounds and ideas together.[2]
Kutumba is a folk instrumental ensemble group of six professionals from Kathmandu. Having come together for the preservation of their culture and art, Kutumba wishes to spread Nepali folk music throughout the world. Self-motivated and self driven, Kutumba is a group with a unusual sound and vision. The six members have different roots and backgrounds in music. Kutumba is the harmony of traditional roots, culture and new sounds.[3]
The band has recorded some sessions for Coke Studio Pakistan, Season 6. which was aired in late 2013.
Discography
- Forever Nepali Folk Instrumental (2004)
- Folk Roots (2005)
- Naulo Bihani (2006)
- Mithila (2009)
- Utsarga (2010) [4]
- Karmath (2013) [5]
Personnel
- Arun Manandhar on Tungna and Arbajo
- Kiran Nepali on Sarangi
- Pavit Maharjan on Percussion
- Raju Maharjan on Percussion
- Rubin Kumar Shrestha on Flute
- Siddhartha Maharjan on Effects
- Arun Gurung (Manager/ Technical Coordinator)
- Niraj Maharjan (Stage/ Line Manager)
References
- ↑ "Kutumba to play at health campaign for newborn and infants MYREPUBLICA.com - News in Nepal: Fast, Full & Factual, POLITICAL AFFAIRS, BUSINESS & ECONOMY, SOCIAL AFFAIRS, LIFESTYLE, SPORTS, OPINION, INTERVIEW, INTERNATIONAL, THE WEEK news in English in Nepal". Myrepublica.com. 2012-12-13. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
- ↑ "Kutumba" (PDF). Nepal Trust. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
- ↑ "Bio". Kutumba. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
- ↑ "Releases". Kutumba. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
- ↑ "Kutumba releases Karmath". The Himalayan Times. 2013-10-07. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
External links
- Official website
- Subsonicroutes.com
- Kathmanduarts.org
- Sarvodayausa.org
- Ekantipur.com
- Nepalunderground.com