private album launch/screening - sa re ga ma pa

A few nights ago, I had the honour and privilege of hosting a very private and intimate album launch/screening event amongst some of my dearest friends, close family, and my beloved music community. Such a beautiful and vulnerable moment shared in a room together in silence, in music, in movement, and in spirit, as we celebrated a room full of collaborators who had come together to create something beautiful. 

The 2 greatest highlights of my night were watching the children of the CWIN Balika Peace home showcase their choreography to Gham Ko Saano Tukra and Khula Aakash and finally meeting my beautiful interweb friends, Amo and her Chima. For those who were there, including those who were there in spirit (you know who you are!), I want to thank you for being there. I love you all so so so much 🥹.

In the 10 years that I have been absent, lots has changed in Nepal, but what seems to be the constant is the purity, passion, and commitment the creative community exudes in their service to art. This pursuit of an artist’s life is the one that I have had the privilege to pursue while indulging in the highest frequencies imaginable. I am so proud and so happy to share these frequencies in this body of work coming your way in a beautifully curated 4-chapter music video series.

This week you are listening to Chapter 1: Aadha, the very first out of four chapters.

Thank you for listening, for watching, for sharing, and for always being there 💌. 

With love, 

Astha. 

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Astha Tamang-Maskey

Born in Kathmandu, Nepal and now based in Toronto, Canada, Astha Tamang-Maskey is an indie alternative pop singer-songwriter. The charismatic singer comes to the stage with an organic sound backed by her acoustic guitar and carefully crafted minimalistic beats. Astha’s music is melodic, direct and emotional, with lyrics that attempt to explore the depths of the human psyche: spirit, mind and emotions. Her music echoes influences from various genres such as pop, folk and R&B. Astha—her name itself means “faith,” and her faith is in music.