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In 1992, Shrestha formed the five-person pop music band [[Crossroads (Sanjay Shrestha)|Crossroads]] in which he performed as lead singer. Shrestha and the band gained popularity for creating songs which combined western-style sentimental singing and traditional Nepali instrumentation.<ref name="Greene"/> Popular songs included ''Ghumda ghumdai'',''Euta gaun thiyo'', ''Anjan mayalu'', ''Tadha nagai deu'' and ''Euta gaun Thiyo''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Song list|first1=Sanjay Shrestha|title=Community Radio|url=https://archive.org/details/SongsOfSanjayShrestha|website=https://archive.org/|accessdate=22 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Apple|first1=Itunes|title=Crossroads (Sanjay Shrestha)|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/crossroads/id348261517|website=https://itunes.apple.com/}}</ref> |
In 1992, Shrestha formed the five-person pop music band [[Crossroads (Sanjay Shrestha)|Crossroads]] in which he performed as lead singer. Shrestha and the band gained popularity for creating songs which combined western-style sentimental singing and traditional Nepali instrumentation.<ref name="Greene"/> Popular songs included ''Ghumda ghumdai'',''Euta gaun thiyo'', ''Anjan mayalu'', ''Tadha nagai deu'' and ''Euta gaun Thiyo''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Song list|first1=Sanjay Shrestha|title=Community Radio|url=https://archive.org/details/SongsOfSanjayShrestha|website=https://archive.org/|accessdate=22 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Apple|first1=Itunes|title=Crossroads (Sanjay Shrestha)|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/crossroads/id348261517|website=https://itunes.apple.com/}}</ref> |
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In 2006, after being inspired by [[reggae]] performances in Australia, Shrestha created a Nepali reggae band called Joint Family Internationale.<ref name="RAI">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=One+big++musical+family+&NewsID=371046|title=One Big Musical Family|last=Rai|first=Jessica|date=March 29, 2013|work=[[The Himalayan Times]]|accessdate=29 October 2014}}</ref> The nine-member group played together for two years, then was reconstituted by Shrestha in 2009 with instructors from the [[Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory]].<ref name="RAI"/> In 2013, the group released the protest song ''Neta Ji'' directed at Nepali politicians.<ref name="RAI"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sangeetsansar.com/2013/04/neta-ji-by-joint-family-internationale-video-and-lyrics.html|title=Neta Ji by Joint Family Internationale|date=April 7, 2013|work=Video and Lyrics|publisher=Sang Tsansar|accessdate=29 October 2014}}</ref> |
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Sanjay Man Shrestha is a Nepali singer and musician. In 1992, Shrestha founded the pop music band Crossroads for which he was noted for creating a distinctive fusion of sentimental western-style singing and traditional Nepali instrumental music.[1] Shrestha produced several popular songs, including the hit Maya Meri Maya (Nepali: माया मेरी माया).
In 2013, Shrestha represented the Rastriya Prajatantra Party in local election for the constitutional assembly of the Kathmandu 6 district.
Early life
Sanjay Shrestha was born on 27th March in Janakpur. He studied in Janakpur. He grew up in Kathmandu and lives in Futung, Kathmandu.
Career
In 1992, Shrestha formed the five-person pop music band Crossroads in which he performed as lead singer. Shrestha and the band gained popularity for creating songs which combined western-style sentimental singing and traditional Nepali instrumentation.[1] Popular songs included Ghumda ghumdai,Euta gaun thiyo, Anjan mayalu, Tadha nagai deu and Euta gaun Thiyo.[2][3]
In 2006, after being inspired by reggae performances in Australia, Shrestha created a Nepali reggae band called Joint Family Internationale.[4] The nine-member group played together for two years, then was reconstituted by Shrestha in 2009 with instructors from the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory.[4] In 2013, the group released the protest song Neta Ji directed at Nepali politicians.[4][5]
Shrestha has also worked in Nepali movies as a singer and musician. He became involved in producing TV commercials for Nepali products.
Politics
In 2013, Shrestha ran in the constitutional assembly election from area number 6 of Kathmandu district representing Rastriya Prajatantra Party but was defeated.[6][7][8]
References
- ^ a b Greene, Paul D. (Fall 2005). "Echoes in the Valleys:A Social History of Nepali Pop in Nepali's Urban Youth Culture, 1985-2000". Echo. 7 (2). University of California at Los Angeles. ISSN 1535-1807.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Song list, Sanjay Shrestha. "Community Radio". https://archive.org/. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ Apple, Itunes. "Crossroads (Sanjay Shrestha)". https://itunes.apple.com/.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ a b c Rai, Jessica (March 29, 2013). "One Big Musical Family". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ^ "Neta Ji by Joint Family Internationale". Video and Lyrics. Sang Tsansar. April 7, 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ^ Election, Candidates. "List". http://topnepal.com.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ Sagarmatha, Television (Nepal). "Interview with Sanjay Shrestha". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQTXyet2uSc.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ http://election.ujyaaloonline.com/electionarea/242/Kathmandu-6/
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