Himalayan Blues Festival [SEP] inception
Himalayan Blues Festival
Himalayan Blues Festival is an annual international music festival showcasing live performances followed by cultural events. Since its inception in 2007, The Himalayan Blues Festival has featured a diverse range of blues artist from around the globe and has helped introduce blues music in Nepal and the region.In its recent incarnation the festival has expanded to other cities in South Asia.
Past event.
The first edition of the Himalayan Blues Festival was held between 5–9 September. The theme of the first edition of the festival was called
"Wreck".
Different festivals in different genres of music are also held in Kathmandu. "Himalayan Blues Festival" is the biggest blues festival in Nepal. Different known artists like Baba Richie & the Raags (Sweden), Hans Theessink (Austria), Jose Luis Pardo (Spain), Magnus Rosen (Sweden), Oliver Mally and Martin Gasselsberger (Austria), Robert Owen Campbell (Australia), Tere Estrada (Mexico), Brad Kava (USA) were part of this festival in 2010. Another big