Raameshwor Shrestha (Nepali:रामेश्वर श्रेष्ठ), popularly known by the name of Raamesh, is a progressive songwriter and singer of Nepal.[1] He is most popular for his song Gaun Gaun Bata Utha.[2]
Biography edit
Shrestha was born in Palpa district. He was brought up in Doti and schooled in Sindhupalchok and Kathmandu. His singing career started in the early 1970s when he, Raayan, Manjul and Aarim came together to sing progressive songs. After 1990, the group drifted apart.[3] During maoist movement in Nepal, the genere was titled Janabad.[4]
A documentary has been made to depict his life.[5] He also published his biography entitled Baalaapan Jeevanko (बालापन जीवनको).[6]
Popular songs edit
- Gaun Gaun Bata Utha
- Ek jugma ek din[7]
Awards and recognition edit
- Kalashree Awards in 2020-21 [8]
References edit
- ^ Grandin, Ingemar (1994). ""To Change the Face of This Country": Nepalese Progressive Songs Under Panchayat Democracy". Journal of South Asian Literature. 29 (1): 175–189. ISSN 0091-5637. JSTOR 25797506. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
- ^ "कोसीछेउ उभेको जोर सिमल". Retrieved 2021-02-01.
- ^ "Yesterday once more- Nepali Times". Retrieved 2021-02-01.
- ^ Bhattarai, Sewa. "Still dancing and singing for Nepal revolution". Retrieved 2021-02-01.
- ^ "गायक रामेशको यात्रा समेटिएको वृत्तचित्र". Himalkhabar.com. 2016-05-12. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
- ^ Awecode. बालापन जीवनको - Raamesh Shrestha. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
- ^ "एक जुगका गायक रामेश". Retrieved 2021-02-01.
- ^ "Kalashree Awards for 2020-21 Announced". The Gorkha Times. 2021-01-29. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
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