“STORY TELLERS ,MINSTREL SINGER”
S A R A N G I G H A R
Founded in 2019, Sarangi Ghar is an initiative to continue lineage honoring to Sarangi. It’s a access key to the world of Sarangi. Sarangi Ghar is not merely an organization; it is a cultural sanctuary that echoes with the harmonious notes of tradition and innovation. At its core, Sarangi Ghar provides a valuable platform for the younger generation to immerse themselves in the art of playing the Sarangi. This ancient musical instrument, with its evocative tones and profound cultural significance, finds a nurturing space within Sarangi Ghar.
SHYAM NEPALI
Founder- Sarangi Ghar
Hailing from the centuries old Gandharba musical tradition of Nepal, Shyam Nepali has enjoyed an almost 30 year long career bringing the sounds of the Sarangi to audiences around the world. Shyam has filled a very unique and important role in the Sarangi tradition of Nepal, expanding on the work of his Grandfather, Magar Gaine, and his father, Ram Sharan Nepali, legendary Sarangi players who broke new ground on the world of Sarangi playing, with their technical and artistic innovations to the instrument. Shyam’s son, Prince Nepali, is continuing the tradition of innovation and virtuosity in this beautiful tradition.
P R I N C E N E P A L I
Founder-Sarangi Ghar
Born into the Gandharba folk music tradition of Nepal, Prince Nepali is the fourth generation in his family to play the sarangi — a unique bowed instrument from Nepal. He began playing music at the age of four with his father, renowned sarangi player Shyam Nepali, and quickly developed a style of his own. Prince has brought the sarangi to many different styles of music including jazz, irish fiddling, folk music from Azerbaijan, and accompanying Nepali-Indian singer-songwriters. He performs regularly with internationally known artists such as Bipul Chettri, Ani Choying Drolma (UNICEF National Ambassador) and Deepak Bajracharaya. He has performed on stages worldwide including in Australia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Japan and many more.
M I S S I O N
“Spread the history & sound of sarangi throughout Nepal in a holistic approach to teaching, collaborating & crafting sarangi. Fully committed to promoting Nepal’s Sarangi in all aspects. Our every outreach effort centres around social responsibility, which helps strengthen the overall culture & tradition that revolves around Sarangi.”
V I S I O N
Evangelizing the culture, history & music of sarangi nationally & internationally.