Photo: Masterdrummers of Nepal © Gert-Matthias Wegner
Die “Masterdrummers of Nepal” spielen newarische Prozessionsmusik, nämlich Dhimaybaja. Das Ensemble besteht aus vier zylindrischen, zweifelligen Dhimay-Messingtrommeln und vier Beckenpaaren. Die SpielerInnen gehören den Kasten der Bauern, Färber und Ölpresser an. Die einstige newarische Residenzstadt Bhaktapur am Ostrand des Kathmandu-Tals hat einen Teil ihrer vom 13. bis zum 18. Jahrhundert blühenden Newar-Kultur erhalten können. Hierzu gehören auch zahlreiche Prozessionsmusikgruppen, die bei Stadtritualen und privaten Festen in Erscheinung treten. Unterwegs spielen diese Gruppen u.a. musikalische Opfer oder Anrufungen für die Götter am Wege, aktualisieren so die den Tempeln innewohnende spirituelle Kraft. Die Musik wird zum Bindeglied zwischen der Welt der Menschen und dem Reich der Götter.
This ensemble consists of eight musicians and dancers, including teachers and students at the Kathmandu University Department of Music. The group performs two vibrant forms of Newar drumming, a ritual ensemble of drums (navabaja) accompanied by shawms, flutes, natural trumpets and cymbals, and an ensemble of processional drumming (dhimay drums and cymbals) and several traditional dances of Bhaktapur.
( see webpage Masterdrummers)
Musiker / Musicians:
Indira Lachhimasyu, Raju Hyaumikha, Susan Hyaumikha, Buddha Lal Manandhar, Ganesh Bahadur Sijakhwa, Hari Govinda Ranjitkar, Rajkumar Manandhar, Bishnu Bahadur Manandhar
In cooperation with Kathmandu University / Department of Music at Bhaktapur, Nepal
It was nice to be a part of Linz Parade 2009.
We loved very much while being in Linz. Specially to know about the music of African world,
Raju Hyaumikha
Masterdrummers of Nepal
It was very nice idea to organize music groups to play their music without disturbing each other. They walk crossing each other while playing. Whole city was filled by music and musicians. On 2nd May was another great chance to play a drum while being on the boat. Such a opportunity very few musicians get in their lives. 3rd May, I still remember many music groups playing on the mountain, from many different directions while climbing to the holy church. All the events were most valuable for us and we will remember it for a long days to come.
Thank to all of them who were involve to organize such a wonderful event.