Rajamati | Arko Mukhaerjee | Newari Song | For Kathmandu | Nepal Bhasha | Reggae

This is a tribute to Prem Dhoj Pradhan Sir and his beautiful songs that have inspired us for decades.

Rājamati is a traditional Newari ballad from Kathmandu, about an unsuccessful love quest, and is the most well known song in Newar society of Nepal. Written by an unnamed composer, the song dates from the early 19th century and is based on a true story.

The song in Nepal Bhasa also gained fame because it was played in London during the state visit of Nepalese Prime Minister Jung Bahadur Rana to England in 1850.

It was first recorded on gramophone disc by maestro Seturam Shrestha in Kolkata in 1908. The song was revived again by Mr. Prem Dhoj Pradhan. A movie of the same name and based on the story of the song was released in 1995.

Voice design, ukulele and acapella - Arko Mukhaerjee 

Acoustic slide guitar and bass - Koustav Dey

Recorded, mixed and mastered at Blue Monk Inc. Kolkata by Tirthankar Ray.
Shot and Edited by Negacy Angom and Megha Theeng in Darjeeling, India and Singalila National Park, Nepal.

To contact her for shoots and edits here is her page : https://instagram.com/_negsthetic_?igshid=d6oiwkphl5x6

Special thanks to Hari Dai and Pawan Dai along with all my friends from Beer n' Nuts Kathmandu for introducing me to this song.  My love and gratitude to Vikas Pradhan and the entire team of Revolver,  Darjeeling,   Benoy Moktan and Anil Tamang from Maneybhanjyang and all the children from Mission compound,  Darjeeling. 
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Видео Rajamati | Arko Mukhaerjee | Newari Song | For Kathmandu | Nepal Bhasha | Reggae канала Arko Mukhaerjee