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. The festival was founded in Nepal by Samik Kharel, which later expanded to many Indian cities bringing together hundreds of local and international musicians.
Past events The first edition of the Himalayan Blues Festival was held between 5–9 September 2007, with the theme the voice of unity. The 2009 version was held at various places in Kathmandu. The festival in 2009 featured artists from the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, India, New Zealand and Nepal. The event was documented by filmmaker Costa Botes.
See also
List of blues festivals List of folk festivals
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