Various Artists at Jazzmandu/ Kathmandu Jazz Festival at Kathmandu Valley

Surya Nepal Jazzmandu, formally known as the Surya Nepal International Kathmandu Jazz Festival, is once again bringing International and Nepali musicians together in the Nepali capital for its 11th edition of “the biggest jazz party in the Himalayas” from 24 to 30 October 2013.

Artists featured on Jazzmandu 2013 are: Claudia Quintet (USA), Mike Del Ferro (The Netherlands), Eliane Amherd (Switzerland), Yaite Ramos Quartet (France), 4th Element (India), Joint Family Internationale (Nepal), KJC Faculty (Nepal), Cadenza (Nepal)

Since its inception eleven years ago, the festival has grown to become a respected event among music enthusiasts and musicians alike, and an additional attraction for visitors to Nepal. The festival has been instrumental in placing Nepal on the International jazz map and jazz music has now found a place of its own in the heart of the Himalayas. ...

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Surya Nepal Jazzmandu, formally known as the Surya Nepal International Kathmandu Jazz Festival, is once again bringing International and Nepali musicians together in the Nepali capital for its 11th edition of “the biggest jazz party in the Himalayas” from 24 to 30 October 2013.

Artists featured on Jazzmandu 2013 are: Claudia Quintet (USA), Mike Del Ferro (The Netherlands), Eliane Amherd (Switzerland), Yaite Ramos Quartet (France), 4th Element (India), Joint Family Internationale (Nepal), KJC Faculty (Nepal), Cadenza (Nepal)

Since its inception eleven years ago, the festival has grown to become a respected event among music enthusiasts and musicians alike, and an additional attraction for visitors to Nepal. The festival has been instrumental in placing Nepal on the International jazz map and jazz music has now found a place of its own in the heart of the Himalayas.

Over the years, Surya Nepal Jazzmandu has succeeded in not only introducing jazz to Nepal, but also in generating a growing interest for music education and western music traditions. Local musicians who have been exposed to jazz have expanded their creativity, explored new techniques and the freedom of improvisation in playing familiar instruments. The Jazz for the Next Generation competition is now a well established feature of the festival that provides an opportunity for aspiring local young bands to showcase their skills and talent and interact with renowned foreign artists.

The international language of music dismisses narrow socio-cultural divides and cuts across our differences of culture, color, faith, geography to promote peace and compassion in a world in great need of understanding, empathy and tolerance. Surya Nepal Jazzmandu provides an exciting platform for musicians and people of all walks of life to come together through their love of music.

More info at: http://www.jazzmandu.org/

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