The Himalayan Band

About The Himalayan Band

Norden Tenzing Bhutia (Kolkota, India, 21 January 1950- August 4, 2019) was a Nepalese musician, composer and singer of iconic Nepali songs like 'Musu Musu Hasi Deu', 'Gajalu le Aakhai Chopne', 'Kaha Timro Mayalu Lai'. In the 1970's Bhutia was the vocalist and guitarist of the very popular Nepali ensemble, ‘The Himalayan Band’. Bhutia is credited with transforming Nepali music and heralding a change in musical taste and content. Bhutia was one of the pioneers to introduce rock, pop and blues to Nepali mainstream music. Bhutia was born in Kolkota on 21 January 1950 and raised in Kurseong (Darjeeling). Bhutia started his musical career after joining the British Army, where he met likeminded Nepalese musicians and formed 'The Himalayan Band.' After serving as a British Gurkha soldier in Her Majesty's Armed Forces he settled in Aldershot, UK and started his own business. Bhutia is survived by his wife and three children. Bhutia, passed away in Aldershot, Rushmoor Borough, UK on August 4, 2019.

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The Himalayan Band Chiso Batash
The Himalayan Band Gazalu le
The Himalayan Band Kaha Timro
The Himalayan Band Maya le Maya Gaasi Deu
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