Diwas Gurung - The Man Behind Nepal’s Musical Icons | Legendary Guitarist

Diwas Gurung, the visionary Nepali musician known for weaving traditional folk melodies with contemporary genres like rock and metal. From his early days as a guitarist for Albatross to co-founding the progressive rock band Ayurveda, and now as a solo artist redefining Nepali music in the global arena, Diwas shares the stories behind his musical journey.

Discover how his upbringing in Kathmandu shaped his artistry and lead him to collaborate with some of Nepal’s biggest musical icons, including Albatross, Sajjan Raj Vaidya and Bartika Eam Rai. Diwas shares insights into his creative process, his love for live performances, and how he balances his Nepali roots with modern influences to create timeless music.

Diwas Gurung- ‪@diwasg‬

**Timestamps*
0:00 – Playing Nepali Folk Music in America
6:19 – Choosing between Nepali Genre and English Genre
12:08 – First Time Writing Songs
15:21 – Sajjan Raj Vaidya Event Team
20:43 – Difference Between Performing in America and Nepal
24:23 – Difference in Performing and Recording Now and Then
26:48 – Process of Making Songs
30:53 – Father's Role in Music Career
35:07 – Asking Parents for Pursuing Passion
37:29 – Advice for Young Musicians
43:53 – Nepali Artists Not Getting Respect and Payments
47:33 – Guitar Suggestions
51:18 – What Makes a Guitar Really Good
57:53 – One Year at Albatross
1:03:53 – Bring Own Spin While Covering a Song
1:05:08 – AI Revolution in Music Industry (Sahat's perspective on bringing dead people back by making AI write songs in their style)
1:11:53 – Diwas Gurung's Name : Searching in GPT

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