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MANOHAR GURUNG
Nepal, south East Asia, India, U S AWebsite: www.manohargurung.com.npE-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Musical Activities:
University of the Philippines (2004-2007)
Manila, Philippines Part time training on Jazz Drumming
Workshop on indigenous instruments of South East Asia Part time training on the Afro-Cuban Drumming, the flamenco drumming and bebop drumming.
Maestro T. H. V. Vinayakram (the Grammy Award Winner) Chennai, India……name of the school Carnatic Drumming (Clay pot drumming)
OTHERS
The workshop with the Taiko Drummer of Japan, The Yamato group, Japan Foundation Manila, PhilippinesThe Zildjan Day 05 with The legendary Drummer MR. SIMON PHILIP, Manila PhilippinesThe Art of Afro Cuban Drumming (Mentor : University Of the Philippines )The art of bee bop drumming (zildjan endorser Mentor Mr. Mar Dizon)
Gyanodaya Bal-batika School (1995 to date
· Teaching music, drums to the secondary level students.· Private tutorial assistances
Music Director (2000 – till date) www.jassfilms.com
Team Work film Production Films, documentaries, television programs
· Musical directions for the documentary called “Arranged marriage on top of the world “(based on the Brahmin caste system)· Travel Nepal· Nepal short documentary (Heavenly place Manang)· YURTHUN (festival of horse race in the Himalayan region )· LOMANG THAN (documentary of upper Mustang the hidden kingdom.)· Television Network ( Pokhara dot com musical show for Nepal one TV )· Film productions; “ME, MY HORSE AND ………………..” based on the short films making. · RODHI ( documentary based on the gurung culture ) Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory (2007 to 2008)(www.katjazz.com) Jhamsikhel, Lalipur-3, Nepal· Faculty member (Percussion Department)- teaching the art of hand drum techniques through students’ workshops.· Participate in the monthly K.J.C gig concert series 1, 2 and 3. · Musical camps for kids aged 5 to 15 years. It involves applied instrument, choir, percussion, ensembles, sports and arts.
Nepalese Army Academy (1991 – 1995)Sallghari, Bhaktapur, Nepal
· Graduate teacher, teaching office procedures, accountancy and business studies.· Teaching secondary level on the Art of Yoga, meditation and Music percussions classes, organize the quiz and spelling competition, promoting the art and culture of Nepal.
MUSICAL CONTRIBUTION
BAND AATMA TRIO (2008) NEPALESE HINDUSTHANI CLASSICAL FUSION MUSIC LIVE· SUN DANCE FESTIVAL 2008. ‘ AATMA TRIO: music for the soul, food for the body, a night of percussive jazz improvisation and fusion world tradition music as interpreted by: JIWAN RAI on tabla, ROSHAN SHARMA on sliding guitar and MANOHAR GURUNG on percussions· KATHMANDU JAZZ CONSERVATORY official opening Ceremony on June 9, 2008 by DR. GENE AITKENS and Her Excellency the U.S Ambassador to Nepal AMBASSADOR NANCY J. POWELL.· At the Hindu Temple Pashupatinath theatre on the occasion of guru purnima at the (KIRATESHWOR ) performing fusion trio and the satsang kirtan songs
· MOksh Live and Taranga
SPHATIC (2007 to date)· Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory monthly gig at the Gyanodaya College premises, Jhamsikel, Lalitpur 3, Nepal· MOKSH Live weekly gig- Pulchowk, Lalitpur 3· ASAHI Lounge (Himalayan Java) – Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal· INDIAN EXPO: THE TIMES GROUP, India’s largest media conglomerate, organized “India Education Expo 2008 “ featuring MANOHAR GURUNG WITH SPHATIC, at the direction exhibition and convention center, United World Trade Center, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu, from 4th to 6th April, 2008. The event was inaugurated be the DIRECTOR OF NEPAL – INDIA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES, MR. K M. SINGH· Nepal Jazz Jatra 2008, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory) at Hyatt Regency Hotel, Boudhanath, Kathmandu.
Great Rhythmic Experience with the band 1974 AD (2000 – 2007)
· Satabdi Concert at Royal Academy Hall· Carlsberg Rock Yatra concert at the Dasarath Rangasla Auditorium · HITS FM AWARD 2001 Musical Concert· Raised fund for Nepali Apang Sangh – New life Center-Jarpati, Kathmandu.· Raised fund for Nepal River Conservation Trust · Raised fund for Friends of Bagmati – Fulbari Rhythms and Rains- a festival for peace and harmony.· Raised fund for a “Basketball Training Institute” at Kirtipur, Kathmandu, in association with Unique Group Kirtipur (National basketball Association (WBA) 2002.· HITS FM AWARD 2007
SITAPATI · Fund Raised Concert in Patan Museum.
Jazzmandu Festival, Lazimpat, Kathmandu .E. Gallery Moksh, 2004 (Pulchowk, Lalitpur-3)- at the occasion of its grand opening, the Gallery Moksh presenting the musical evening celebrating a sweet valentine day. His Excellency Mr. Michael E. Malinowski, U.S Ambassador to Nepal.\
F. Bringing Ghatam to Nepal· The Indian Embassy launched the Press Released on Bringing Ghatam to Nepal, nationwide.G. India’s Independence Day(2004)· Manohar Gurung on solo Concert held at Hyatt Regency Nepal.
H. His performances internationally and with international artists are as follows:
· Legendary song writer Liz Foster from U.S.A· World Light Expo 2007, Manila, Philippines· Legendary guitar man of Philippines, Ramon “R.J.” Jacinto, and with the famous Manila Symphonic Orchestra in the presence of Her Excellency “Gloria Macapagal Arroyo” President Republic of the Philippines as the guest of honor.· Pottery Festival of the Philippines “Clay Pot Drumming”· International Festival for Art and Music, Manila Philippines· National health Services U.K, London (Internet Mode of communication )· Gig with the musical maestro of Philippines “Joey Ayala.”and the artist Chin Chin Gutares (record album0· The first International Festival of Arts and Music Manila 2006 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines the Harbor Square Complex.· The Asian institute of management (A I M) presents Fusion musical concert in association with C R Y fund raising schemes. · The art of Hindusthani Music workshop at the Kamarikutan Art and Music Festival, Palawan, Philippines, 2006· PUTIK (the festival of pot) THE POTTER ASSOCIATION OF PHILIPPINES Philippines, 2006- presents the solo GHATAM Music as interpreted by MANOHAR GURUNG · New Year’s eve Party on the Green Belt 2 Strip A Live On StageA REVERIE and the House Of Love ProductionsMusicians: Manohar gurung(Percussions), Jermaine Brown(Canada) Kevin Ruiz (N Y C) Elian Habayeb
I. Television Network Programmes ABS-CBN, GMA, etc.(Philippines , Manila ) · Featured in the Nepal t v 2, Kantipur, Image, Nepal one, (Kathmandu ,Nepal )
ALBUM RECORDS :
SITAPATI ALBUM (DEEP ) AATMA TRIO(atmiya) MANOHAR GURUNG SOLO ALBUM (SFATIC MUSTANG DOCUMENTARY( MUSIC JASS FILMS PRODUCTIONS) VARIOUS ARTIST ( RADIO NEPAL, NTV ,TV ,south east asia) DRUMANDU (SOLO ) PRECIOUS STONE(SOLO)
Others
· Percussionist for the legendary band member of 1974 AD, Mr. Phiroj Shyangden with his solo album concert; follow-up with nationwide concert with Phiroj Shyangden.
II. VOLUNTARY SERVICES
Philippines (2004-2007) C R Y (CHILD RELIEF AND YOU) FUND RAISING PROGRAMMEThe CRY,”THE CHILD RELIEF AND YOU “a registered charity and P A C T at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM, Manila, Philippines).
World Light Expo 2007- fundraising for the charity organization networking the South East Countries indigenous instruments liaison with the University of the Philippines.Workshop on the Hand Drums Techniques in Manila’s different Colleges of Music.Raised fund @ the R.J Guitar Festival the Concert- June 14, 2005- which was featured in the Philippine Daily Inquirer under the R.J Productions Inc.Worked with Art Gallery Artist Group in promoting the different artworks and fundraising schemes at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Holistic Healing Drum workshop with Yoga Trance Dance, Manila- Alliance-Francois, 2005-2007.THE H S B C Philippines presents charity challenge “the children Hours “ fund raising for the childrenFund raising charity relief fund for the victim of the earth quake 2006, Manila, PhilippinesRaised fund for Child Awareness Program “Child Labor Right”.
Nepal /India SAATHI (a non governmental organization established in 1992)Teaching the hand drums techinques to more than 50 children at the center.Nepali Culture Conservation Center Dhobigat, Lalitpur (Trained 20 twenty trainees free of cost)
Nepal River Conservation Trust.Nepali Apang Sangh – New life Center.Friends of Bagmati. Pokhara Fulbari Resort “rhythm and rain”Unique Group Kirtipur (National basketball Association (WBA) 2002.
III. AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES
Gyanodaya Bal Batika (Panel of Judge) Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory (First Phase Judge Panel)Nepal Tourism Board(Certificate Of Honor)Radio Broadcasting service (Radio Nepal) Certificate of Honor
Film Artists Association Of Nepal (Certificate of Honor)Nepal Academy, Premier National Academy Institution (Certificate Of Honor)Certificates of Appreciation from The Indian Embassy Certificates of Appreciation from the Legendary Grammy Award Winner .T H V. Vinayakram , Chennai, India Certificate of Appreciation with the Band 1974 ADCertificate of appreciation from the Professor/Mentor (University Of the Philippines), on behalf of Zildjan day 05 with Simon Philips Drum Clinic .Japan Foundation Manila, (Yamato ) group the Taiko drumming from Japan Cultural Center Of Philippines ( C C P ) Certificate of Appreciation from the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory Certificate of Appreciation from the world Music Educator Dr. Gene Aitkins (Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory) In the presence of Her Excellency the U S Ambassador to Nepal Nancy J. Powell. Alliance Françoise Manila, Philippines.
IV. PRESS RELEASES
Music Full Circle “Manohar Gurung” This weeks Music Maker, 2008 (City Post/Kathmandu Post)The Band AATMA TRIOa) “SunDance Festival 2008 · City Post/Kathmandu Post· K.Infotiser · E.C.S Living· The Himalayan Times. Annapurna Post (with the band SPHATIC)E.C.S Living (Nepal Jazz Jatra with the Band Sphatic)City Post/Kathmandu Post with the U.S Ambassador, her Excellency Nancy J. Powell inaugurating for the official opening of Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory (with the Band AATMA TRIO) Philippines (2005)Philippine Daily Inquirer (RJ Guitar Festival)
Bringing Ghatam to Nepal (Solo Concert) 2004Annapurna PostCity Post/Kathmandu PostThe Rising Nepal4 Metro HubBuzzNepali TimesBIWID Bharat Magazine (Indian Embassy Publication)
NEPAL MagazineThe HimalayanThe Rajdhani
With the Band 1974 ADCity Post/Kathmandu Post (Hits FM Music Award 2007) Nepali Times, 2001,Sunday Post, 2001
TELEVISION NETWORK
International (South East Asia)ABS /CBN (CHANNEL 2) , PHILIPPINESG M A (CHANNEL 7), PHILIPPINESSTUDIO 23 ,PHILIPPINES NATIONAL
NEPAL T V 2KANTIPURIMAGE CHANNELNEPAL 1
GUEST OF HONOR
INTERNATIONAL (SOUTH EAST ASIA )· Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ,President ,Republic of the Philippines (2007)· Director Alliance Francoise, Manila· Director Cultural Center of the Philippines· His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa National His Excellency the U S Ambassador to Nepal Mrs. Nancy J Powel , 2008The world renowned music Educator Dr. Gene Aitkins , U S A (2008)His Excellency the U S Ambassador to Nepal Mr. Michale E. Malinowski, (2004)
ALBUM
INTERNATIONAL (SOUTH EAST ASIA , UK )UJAYI WITH CHIN CHIN GUTIERRE ,MANILA ,PHILIPPINESBAZAAR IN A NUTSHELL , COVENT GARDEN STUDIO, LONDON,UK
NATIONAL
DEEP, SITAPATIAATMA TRIOMANOHAR GURUNG SOLO PART 1 AND PART 2 MUSTANG , DOCUMENTARY MUSIC DRUMANDUPRECIOUS STONE
WEBSITE LINK · Www.Manohargurung.com.np· www.1974ad.com.np· www.worldlightexpo2007.com· www.ekantipur.com· www.cybersansar.com· www.hitsfmaward.com/hitsfmmusicalaward· www.partynepal.com· www.katjazz.com· www.nepalitimes.com· www.google.com
Concerts in U S A
1. Temple bhajan band
Schedule of Events
April/May 2009 Schedule
Sunday April 19th 11 AMParliament of World’s ReligionsSGI Center 606 Wilshire Blvd. Santa [email protected]
Saturday May 2nd 12 PMSoka University of America1 University Dr. Aliso Viejo1-888-600-SOKA [email protected]
Thursday May 14th 8 PMMeditation Class at Agape Church5700 Buckingham Pkwy Culver City310-348-1250 www.agapelive.com
Saturday May 16th 9 AM9th Annual Peace Thru Unity BreakfastRedondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living907 Knob Hill Av. Redondo Beach310-540-5080 www.redondocrs.org
Saturday May 16th 6 PM6th Annual Culver City Interfaith Alliance Festival of Music and CultureSt. Augustine Parish Hall3850 Jasmine Av. Culver City310-838-2702 [email protected]
Thursday May 21st 7 PMKrishna Lounge1036 Grand Av. San Diego858-272-8263 krishnalounge.blogspot.com
Friday May 22nd 6:30 PMHarmonium/Kirtan Workshop1036 Grand Av. San Diego310-869-2989 [email protected]
Saturday May 23rd 7 PMWillows Yoga937 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. Encinitas760-840-0414 www.willowsyoga.com
Sunday May 24th 5 PMTemple Bhajan Band1030 Grand Av. San Diego858-272-8263
Friday May 29th 8 PMIntegral Yoga Institute
227 W. 13th St. New York212-929-0586 www.iyiny.org
Saturday May 30th 7 PMJiva Mukti Yoga841 Broadway New York212-353-0214 www.jivamuktiyoga.com
Sunday May 31st 6 PM305 Schermerhorn Av. Brooklyn718-855-6714
Venues
Lollapalooza in Newport BeachIndian Film Festival at the Arclight Theater
Wedding at Self Realization Fellowship LakeshrineGangs for Peace at the Sheenway Cultural Center in South Central
Hollywood Spiritual Film and Entertainment Festivalat the Pacific Design Center
Party at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood Artivist Festival at the Egyptian Theater
Wilshire Screening Room (HSFE Festival)International New Age Trade Show in Denver, CO
L.A. Gift Show at the L.A. Convention Center Center for Moving Arts In San Diego, CA Fumbling Towards Ecstasy (Dance Club)
Avalon Garden in Sedona, AZDance Home in Santa Monica
Vegetarian Dining ClubThe Knitting FactoryHarbin Hot SpringsRaw Film Festival
The Temple BarHip Hop Cafe
The RoxyEarthdance
Space IslandVedanta Society
Humanity at PeaceIntegral Yoga in NYCThe Unknown Theatre
Worldfest in Encino, CAEast West Books in NYCJiva Mukti Yoga In NYC
Whole Earth Festival at UC DavisSt. John's Episcopal Church by USC
Yogathon at San Francisco Iyengar Yoga InstituteParliamment of Religion at Omar Ibn Al Khattab Mosque
Women's Interfaith at West Angeles Pentecostal Church of ChristLoads of Interfaith Events (Agape Church, Saint Augustine Church, Religious Science of Mind Redondo Beach, Garden Grove Interfaith,
Hsi Lai Temple, Kali Puja in Laguna Beach, Martin Luther King Memorial at the Palms/ Culver Methodist Church, etc.)
Tons of Yoga Studios all over the Southwest.
www.thetemplebhajanband.com/www.myspace.com/templebhajanband
I S C O N LOS ANELES (WESTERN WORLD HEAD QUARTERS)FESTIVAL AND KIRTAN 2009 LOS ANGELES
2. The green life style Film Festival
www.greenlifestylefilmfestival.comwww.serenityspaces.orgwww.thetruthabout.com/glff
2. Liz Foster Album Recording Session
Los Angeles Down Town Recording StudioLos Angeles, C Awww.lizfoster.com/ www.myspace.com/lizzyfoster
4. Kristin Olson’s Urban Yoga
– A little bit of heaven –
Palm Springs, C A www.urbanyoga.com
5. California's Best Indie Band Festival
Event Dates
May 30 & 31, 2009
Paramount Ranch
Malibu, CA
Bands start at 11:00am both days and end at 9:00pm
BuFest™ offers a full line-up of today's best musical talent. With Four Stages and over 70 acts over the two day period.
* Main Stage - The Meadows Stage * Stage 2 - The Grove Stage * Stage 3 - The Sonicbids Stage * Stage 4 - The Downtown Stage (MANOHAR GURUNG WITH DARIUS LUX)
Upcoming Future gig and concert In U S A
The temple bhajan band
BHAKTI FEST (Joshua Tree, California) September 11, 12, 13 . .Bhakti Fest (Joshua Tree, California), September 11, 12, 13
A three day music festival celebrating devotion through chanting, yoga, meditation and communityBand: The Temple Bhajan Band and Solo Performances
enlarge photo Date & Time:Friday, September 11, 2009 - Sunday, September 13, 2009
2:00 PM Location: Joshua Tree Retreat & Conference Center (formally Institute
Joshua Tree, California More Info: 866-99BHAKT
www.bhaktifest.com Bhakti Fest is a three day music festival celebrating devotion through chanting, yoga,
Gig and concert with the artist Darius Luxwww.dariuslux.com
Gig and concert with the artist Liz foster
www.lizfoster.com/my space
The Green life style film festival 2010
www.greenlifestylefilmfestival.com
www.serenityspaces.orgwww.thetruthabout.com/glff