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Jazzmandu 2014 Finale: A Sparkling Night Of Jazz

Source: Jazzmandu Reporter
October 25, 2014

Kathmandu, 23 October 2014 - After a great week of concerts, as well as several Master classes by the visiting musicians of Jazzmandu, the 2014 edition of the festival came to its conclusion yesterday with the finale, a sparkling night of jazz music. Throughout the festival, artists from Brazil, Cuba, France, Sweden, the USA, Australia, Singapore and Nepal were at hand to play for the 12th Surya Nepal Kathmandu Jazz Festival. As the sun went down over the lush garden ...

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The 12th Biggest Jazz Party In The Himalayas Kicks Off On 16th October 2014

Source: Jazzmandu Reporter
October 11, 2014

2014 marks the 12th edition of Jazzmandu, a week-long international Jazz extravaganza in Nepal’s capital. This year, the “biggest jazz party in the Himalayas” brings together a a refreshingly diverse and powerful line-up that will make the Kathmandu valley vibrate with jazz from 16 to 22 October. This year will feature acclaimed international musicians from various cultural and musical backgrounds: Kristian Persson Elements (Sweden), K.J. Denhert (USA), Ange Takats (Australia) Pity Cabrera Trio (Cuba/France), Eduardo Mendonça (Brazil), Tropic Green (Singapore) ...

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The Biggest Jazz Party in the Himalayas: Jazzmandu 2011

Source: Jazzmandu Reporter
October 17, 2011

The 9th edition of the Surya Nepal Jazzmandu will kick off on 20th October for a musical feast for peace and compassion in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. The International Kathmandu Jazz Festival, more popularly known as “Jazzmandu," is bringing world-class musicians and famous national bands for a week of musical treats culminating with the grand finale on 25th October. Jazzmandu 2011 will also feature a unique music competition to encourage and acknowledge upcoming musicians in Nepal, and a special Afro-Latin ...

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