Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. Music and dance are two integral parts of the culture of Kathmandu. Throughout the year, various musical performances are organized in the cultural venues of the city. Music schools are also there in Kathmandu that provide authentic musical trainings to the students. Asian Himalayan Music School is a very famous music institute in the city of Kathmandu.
The Jazz Festival of Kathmandu:
The jazz festival of Kathmandu is popularly known as Jazzmandu. It is a very entertaining music festival celebrated in the capital city of Nepal. Jazzmandu is also important because it is the only jazz festival in the entire Himalayan region. In Kathmandu, the Jazz festival was first introduced in 2002 in the month of March. Musicians from various corners of the world come to participate in the Jazzmandu Festival.
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The Director of Jazzmandu is Chhedup Bomzan, and Navin Chhettri is the Music Director of the jazz festival committee.
Some Famous Kathmandu Musicians:
- Samir Chettri
- Binod Katwal
- Navin Chhettri
Some Music Venues in Kathmandu:
There are various music venues in the city of Kathmandu. Different types of musical performances are organized at those venues.
- Bhanchha Gharin Kamaladi
- Bhojan Griha in Dillibazar
- Nepali Chulo in Durbar Marg
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