Kutumba Archives
21 years ago a group of musician interested in Nepali folk music joined forces to research, preserve and celebrate the diversity that exists in indigenous Nepali music and named it Kutumba. 6 albums and 918 concerts later, we are collecting and trying to preserve traditional Nepalese music and instruments. Nepal is a uniquely diverse country with nearly 100 ethnicities and as many languages. Each region and ethnic group has its own distinct musical tradition. A country divided by language, topography and politics, Kutumba uses the power of music to celebrate diversity and cultivate unity in the face of perpetual unrest.
In efforts to disseminate traditional music beyond Nepal’s borders, Kutumba has launched a You tube channel dedicated to indigenous music, many of which are endangered traditions. Kutumba Archives features music and artists from across Nepal. We invite you enjoy the sounds of the Himalayas and to share this rare living history that exists within and among us.
"Tikuli" Kutumba with Ishika Bhujel [Janaki Mandir, Janakpur]
"Jhijhiya" Kutumba with Ishika Bhujel at Janaki Mandir, Janakpur
Hila Mila - Kutumba with Lalit Kamat at Janaki Mandir, Janakpur
Khose Khose | Traditional Neware folk song by Kumari Vajan | Harisiddhi
Rajamati Kumati | Niva Dangol feat. High G's and the B flats | Sa Ya Ja | Kutumba archive
Lyamamha daju | Niva Dangol feat. High G's and the B flats | Sa Ya Ja | Kutumba archives
Rajamati wa | Niva Dangol feat. High G's and the B flats | Sa Ya Ja | Kutumba archive
Likka waya | Ratna Shova Maharjan feat. High G's and The B Flats | Sa Ya Ja | Kutumba archives
Kan na swa jui | Ratna Shova Maharjan | High G's and the B Flats | SA YA JA | KUTUMBA Archive.
Chakhuncha by Niva Dangol at SA YA JA featuring High Gs and B flat
Khoya Khoya | Ratna Shova Maharjan feat. High G's and the B Flats | SA YA JA | KUTUMBA archive
Snow Lion of Peace - Tibetan Song | Mason Brown | KUTUMBA Archive
Aku Pema - Tibetan Song | Mason Brown | KUTUMBA Archive
Chhu ya ji ney | Ratna Shova Maharjan feat. High G's and the B Flats | SA YA JA | KUTUMBA archive
Basanta, The season of joy | Vadhya Shiromani Sangeet Gharana | SA YA JA | KUTUMBA Archives.
Dyo yata sinha swaa | Vadhya Shiromani Sangeet Gharana | SA YA JA | KUTUMBA Archive.
Sirsaya hegu | Vadhya Shiromani Sangeet Gharana | SA YA JA | KUTUMBA Archive
Byanchuli, Newari Morning Tune | Vadhya Shiromani Sangeet Gharana | SA YA JA | KUTUMBA Archive.
Mangal Dhoon | Sa Ya Ja | Vadhya Shiromani Sangeet Gharana | KUTUMBA Archive
Country dialogue!This generation's dialogue with the country.Manish Jha
Limbu song 3
Limbu song 2
Limbu song
Sarana ma timro
Gurudev Timrai
Atma gyan Anju panta and Manas sewa song Arae Manab
Voice of the Youth featuring Dhime from Harisiddhi
Naya Nepal (Peace Song)
The young amazing drummers of Nepal ATM (Ason, Te Bahal & Maru) with KUTUMBA
"Shiva Matha Kara" Kutumba with Bandana Mainali, Lalit Kamat & Ghanshyam Mishra