When businessmen turn into singer, people have general perception that they are doing it just to fulfill one of their wishes and for that they have enough money. But when you hear Prahlad Timalsina sing you instantly feel that singing comes naturally to him. Prahlad Timalsina, director of Everest Gas and Sita Petrol Pump, recently launched his album “Mahak” in a big way. There were many queries in our head, so when we bombarded him with our questions; he had some interesting thing to share.

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A rare breed veteran Nepali singer has tried virtually all genre of music. He won the loyal fans for each genre of music like, folk, modern, Bhajan and playback as well. Veteran singer Madhu chhetri is all set for his first solo album in his 40 – years of musical career. Not surprisinmadhu chettrig, considering the singer has already made bash with hits like “Saili ra maili poila gayachan”, “Phulai phula matra pani”, “Hurile uudauna sakena” under his belts which made him veteran in the music industry.

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NAMASTE ,How have you been?

Namaste, I am great,thank you.

When did you come?

I just came the day before yesterday.

When was the first time that u visited Nepal?
I was here for Study Abroad Program in 1994. That time, I joined Tribhuvan University – Kirtipur for Anthropology. I still remember, Ganesh Gurung and Saubhagya Shahwere the anthropology professor.

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Artist On Rise: Shruti

July 24th, 2011

After almost two years of hard work and struggle and a change in record label, Shruti Singh finally offered her debut album “Shruti” last month. It is a record that introduces her as a fresh act with full of potential. That’s a verdict made by critics and listeners but what about her post-release story? That’s what she shares with us and more on our little chitchat session.

1. You finally released your first effort “Shruti”. How does it feel to have your work out there?
Shruti:
When a debut album comes out, obviously, an artist is extremely happy. And I was no exception! What I’m feeling right now is beyond tremendous joy, especially since I’ve been receiving good feedback more than expected.

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Black Hawk Soars High

July 24th, 2011

Formed back in 2054 BS, Sawan & The Black Hawk band started out when its members were still too young to understand music and musical instruments. It was the fate that brought them together and they intend to stay that way. The Blues/Rock outfit combines the talent of vocalist/lead guitarist Sawan Dev Shrestha, Umesh Shrestha on drums and percussion, Gautam Tandukar on lead guitar and rhythm guitar and Suresh Maharjan on Bass Guitar. They just released their ablum “Ek Bishwas” and if you wish to know more about them, then read on.

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Serenader Indira Joshi

March 22nd, 2011

She is smart, sultry and fashionable. Many mistake her as a model, but she’s a singer and firmly believes that she was born to sing. At 24, Indira Joshi has created her own niche in the Nepali music. Appraised for her powerful stage performances Joshi blends a magnetic personality and a soothing voice. Back from her recent musical tour to Birtamod and Kailali, the dusky beauty discusses her journey, singing and life so far.

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COD - Bigger And Better!!!

January 3rd, 2011

Not ‘Children of Dharan’, nor ‘Crush on Devil’, we are ‘Crews on Destiny’, the new and reformed COD is out with Alis Rana and Bidhan Pradhan. The boys have grown and so has their taste in music. They are out with their latest album “Road to Stardom”, which also heralds the birth of their own label “Superstar Entertainment”. Read on to find out what’s ticking in their brain and what’s keeping them busy these days.

How did the song “Ekanta Chha Thau” come up?
Alis Rana: When we were in 8th standard, everyone was so into music and there was this competition of some sort, where we would challenge each other, who would compose the nicest of song. It was fun, we took it like a game and in the process the song “Ekanta Chha Thau” came about. Wow, those were the days.

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