Phiroj Shyangden,former member of the legendary band of Nepal- 1974 A.D. is a legend by himself as well. Filled with talent so immense that Phiroj Shyangden can be regarded as a synonym to skill and innovation in the field of Nepali music. Shyangden was born and grown up in a musical environment in the musical city of Darjeeling (Tukvar). So, he started having interest in music since his early childhood.
He came to Kathmandu in 1990 and started working in Gyanodaya school owned by Nirakar Yakthumba’s mother and started playing with him. Phiroj together with bassist Nirakar and drummer Bhanu Acharya formed the band in 1994 A.D. With his dark chocolaty voice Phiroj has influenced the youths with songs like gurasai fulyo, mayalule, parelima,Chyangba and the bloody revolution and many more. Phiroj has now exited the band for personal reasons. Currently he lives in New York and has embraced on a solo journey. Apart from his solo career he usually performs at Himalayan Yak, a restaurant in New York, three nights a week, he also teaches guitar privately.
Here is a clip of Phiroj Shyangden’s daughter- Rojnita Shyangden playing Beatles’ Black Bird fingerstyle on her guitar. Her techniques and guitar playing skills are amazing. Enjoy..
