Has pop music in Nepal disappeared or is it evolving?
Pop singer bekcha performing at an event on New Year’s Day. Photo: Garage Entertainment Nepali music boasts a rich history. While modern and folk songs currently enjoy widespread popularity among Nepali listeners, it is worth noting that during the 90s and 00s, the pop genre held sway over the Nepali music scene. There are various subgenres within pop music, ranging from melodious pop to rock, folk-rock, and rap. In the 90s and 00s, artists like Nabin K Bhattarai , Deepak Bajracharya , Sanjeev Pradhan, Sabin Rai, Nalina Chitrakar, Deepesh Kishor Bhattarai, Nima Rumba, Mohan Bhusal, Raju Lama , Anil Singh, and Sugam Pokharel enjoyed immense popularity among listeners. Additionally, bands like Nepathya, Kandara, Mongolian Heart, and 1974 AD held a strong presence in the music scene. This period is often considered the golden era of pop music in Nepal. While a few of the mentioned artists continue to be active today, the essence of pop music appears to have somewhat faded in today’...