Kutumba (band)

This article is about the musical group from Nepal. For the film of this name, see Kutumba.
Kutumba
कुटुम्ब

Logo of Kutumba Band
Background information
Origin Kathmandu, Nepal
Genres Nepali folk music
Years active 2004 (2004)–present
Website www.kutumbaband.com
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

Personnel

References

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ "Kutumba" (PDF). Nepal Trust. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
  3. ↑ "Bio". Kutumba. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
  4. ↑ "Releases". Kutumba. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
  5. ↑ "Kutumba releases Karmath". The Himalayan Times. 2013-10-07. Retrieved 2014-04-13.

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