Lekali Pariwar to perform in Paleti’s August version

Lekali Pariwar aka Lekali Samuha, a veteran Nepali band that was founded 52 years ago, is all set to perform at Nepalaya’s micro musical session – Paleti from August 30 to the first of September.

Founded in the mid-60s, the group consisting Ganesh Rasik, Hiranya Bhojpure, Urmila Shrestha, Nirmala Shrestha, Sashi Bhandari, Indra Narayan Manandhar, Kamala Shrestha and Nabin Kishor, has provided lekali tunes like ‘Lahara Pahara’, ‘Kafal Pakyo’, ‘Tyamke Danda’ and many more.

“Born and raised in the villages of Nepal, we made the music with village vibes even after we came to Kathmandu. People recognized those ballads as a folk genre of music,” said Rasik on a press statement released by Nepalaya.

Lekali Pariwar’s session will have support from Dinesh Regmi on keyboard, Sandesh Maharjan on tabla, Suraj Pradhan on guitar, Sundar Maharjan on percussion, and Balaram Samal on basuri. Meena Niraula, who has been associated with Paleti for a long time, will also be seen as the vocal support to the group.

One can book a ticket through Nepalaya and Paleti's media accounts. Online bookings and purchases can also be made through www.thrupai.com.

Since 2005, Nepalaya has been presenting Nepali iconic artists in the Paleti’s stage. Only a month ago, they featured Hong Kong-based Nepali singer - Vikram Gurung, where he performed numbers that recalled his college days and working with another legendary musician, Arun Thapa.