Ram Thapa

Ram Thapa(राम थापा) was a folk singer and musician of Nepal. He was born in 2nd Bhadra 2015 BS in Kamalpokhar, Kathmandu.[1] and died on 20 November 2008 due to liver disease at the Norvic hospital.[1]

Ram Thapa
राम थापा
Born18 August 1958 (2nd Bhadra 2015 BS)
Kamalpokhar, Kathmandu
Died20 November 2008
Kathmandu, Nepal
Genresfolk

Thapa started singing in 2031 BS.[1] He worked as a Music Director (Sangeet Nirdeshak, 7th Grade Staff) in Radio Nepal. He sang more than 150 folk songs and directed more than 200 songs. He was the first person to publish music books of lyrics and chords in Nepal and considered as chief contributor to teach music to the aspiring Nepali musicians. At the ending date of his life, he acted as a judge in Nepali Tara I & II, a TV program.[2] Thapa is also known for his humorous folk songs.[3] His song Reetu Haruma Timi was selected as the 7th best by BBC in 2003.[4]

Personnel life

Ram Thapa was born to father Hastabahadur Thapa (हस्तबहादुर थापा) and mother Hirakumari Thapa (हीराकुमारी थापा). He started singing when he was in school. He passed SLC exam in 2029 BS at the age of 14 from Yuwak Ma. Vi, Paknajol. In 2031 BS, he passed voice test from Radio Nepal. His first recorded song was Hai Hai Bankali Mai (हाई हाई वनकाली माई) He is married to Rajani Thapa.[5]

Books

Thapa is famous for the first books on playing guitar in Nepal. He published a total of 10 books on the subject.[6]

  • Guitar Chords Anthology (Guitar Guide), Part – 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Song and Chords Anthology, Part- 1, 2 and 3
  • New Guitar Guide (ISBN 9789937330961, 9789993301820)[7]
  • Pop song and Chords Anthology
  • Staff Notation Gyan (ISBN 9993301337)[7]

Prizes and medals

Thapa received following awards:[6]

  • Nationwide Folk Song Competition (2036 BS) Second Position
  • Nationwide Modern Song Competition (2040 BS) First Prize
  • Nationwide Modern Song Competition (2043 BS) First Prize
  • Narayan Gopal Youth Music Puraskar, (shared with Tara Thapa) (2050 BS)
  • Shri 5 Birandra Gaddi Aarohan Rajat Padak, (2053 BS)
  • Shri 5 Birendra Aishworya Sewa Padak (2058 BS)
  • Chhinnalata Puraskar (2059 BS)
  • Letter of appreciation from the late King Birendra Bikram Shah for teaching music to the late Prince Dipendra (2044 BS).
  • Felicitated by Gorkha Victoria Cross Reception Committee (2050 BS)
  • Rastriya Gaurab Yuva Samman (2054 BS)
  • Nai Kala Nidhi Yuva Samman (2056 BS)
  • Nepal Deshbhakta Kalakar Sangh Samman (2056 BS)
  • Arun Memorial Music Award (2065 BS)

Music

Ram Thapa published 42 albums.[6]

Dohori and Folk song’s albums
  • Ram Thapa ka Lok Geet, Part -1 and 2
  • Sero phero Salaam chha Mero (Dohori)
  • Arya Bhanjyang (Dohori)
  • Lok Suseli
  • Chautari ma Bar
  • Chha Macchi Jalaima
  • Khola paari Bajyo Murali
  • Majhi ra Machhi (Dohari)
  • Sali Bhena (Dohari)
  • Kina Lajaki?
  • Pothi Banseko
  • Laali Rangle
  • Chaubandi Kalle Siyeko
  • Milau Dahine Haat

Modern song albums
  • Ram Thapaka Sangeetka Aadhunik Geetharu, Part – 1 and 2
  • Maun Prem
  • Yek Mutu Anek Dhukdhuki
  • Sargam Saugat
  • Aaja Bholi

Jesting (Hasya Byenga) songs albums
  • Sandheko Judhai Bachchhako Michai
  • Khichatani
  • Sriman Shrimati
  • Mattitelko Kyu
  • Dhatterika
  • Gai Jattrai Gai Jattra
  • Nepal Bandh
  • Nepalai Nepal
  • Bina Junge Sher
  • Gau Gaubata Utha
  • Katar katarma

Films/Movies
  • Baadal
  • Gham Chhaya
  • Aakha Lobhi Mann Paapi

CD albums
  • Hit Creation of Ram Thapa (Modern)
  • Thok na Maadal Thok (Folk)

References
  1. "Singer Thapa no more - The Himalayan Times". Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  2. "Ram Thapa". Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  3. "Here are five classic Nepali songs that refuse to die". Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  4. ""Reetu Haruma Timi" is 7th in world's TOP 10 Chart". Nepali Students Chautari. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  5. "रहेनन् राम थापा « Mysansar". Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  6. "www.USNepalOnline.Com: Nepalese News Live from the capital of the world-New York City". Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  7. "Ram Thapa | Ratna Pustak Bhandar". Retrieved 2020-07-30.
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