British Library Sound Archive: Music From Nepal 22nd March 2023

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Field Recordings

Weaving a sonic impression of Nepal through its contemporary and traditional music. Many of the sound recordings are from the British Library Sound Archive collections and feature the music of indigenous ethnic groups such as Tharu (Terai, Southern Nepal), Sherpa (Eastern Nepal) and Limbus (Eastern Nepal).

These sit alongside recordings of the Damai and Gaines - two professional travelling musician castes from Central and Western Nepal. Also included in the mix are some of my favourite contemporary Nepali artists such as Jerusha Rai, Phatcowlee and Night alongside some of my own productions, featuring recordings of the sarangi instrument. Selection and mix by Rahul Giri, Resonations artist-in-residence during 2022. Resonations, an international and online artist residency programme led by the British Library and supported by the British Council.

Tracklist

Mrs P BoseMrs P Bose
Ghanse Geet (Recorded By Arnold Adriaan Bake)
Lurey GandharvaLurey Gandharva
Jiune Rahara (Recorded By Dr. Carol Tingey)
Akal Bahadur GandhrvaAkal Bahadur Gandhrva
Chautari Ma Hawa Sarara (Recorded By Sophie Laurent)

Lurey Gandharva, Lurey Gandharva, Gothe Gandharva, Gothe Gandharva, Harka BhadurHarka Bhadur
Paan Ko Paat (Recorded By Dr. Carol Tingey)
Pradesh ChaudhariPradesh Chaudhari
Bhajaithi (Recorded By Sophie Laurent)
Pancai Baja Ensemble From GorkhaPancai Baja Ensemble From Gorkha
Untitled (Recorded By Dr. Carol Tingey)
NightNight
Basai Bagayo
PhatcowleePhatcowlee
Narayani
Jerusha RaiJerusha Rai
Barud
Sulk StationSulk Station
Dheere
Unnamed Limbu SingersUnnamed Limbu Singers
Yasok Maila (Recorded By Guy Adams And Niel Nicholson)
Ang Gelu SherpaAng Gelu Sherpa
Jimgang Ongmu Thupse (Recorded By Sophie Laurent)
Jersuha RaiJersuha Rai
Sunsaan 1
Sulk StationSulk Station
Aur Nahi
Tharu Girls From Chitwan, Tharu Girls From Chitwan, NepalNepal
Untitled (Recorded By Guy Adams And Niel Nicholson)
Rahul GiriRahul Giri
Faasley
Rahul GiriRahul Giri
Untitled
Rahul GiriRahul Giri
Truth Or Tame
Unnamed PerformersUnnamed Performers
Ramkali (Recorded By Arnold Adriaan Bake)
Rahul GiriRahul Giri
Ravankali
Rahul GiriRahul Giri
New Frontier