about sangeet
SANGEET is a community-rooted cultural initiative led by Nepalese artists and elders in Calgary, working collaboratively to preserve endangered musical traditions.
– Decline of Panche Baja within diaspora communities.
– Loss of intergenerational knowledge transfer.
– Creation of SANGEET in response to cultural urgency and community need.
To keep Nepalese ethnomusicology alive as a living, evolving tradition.
– Train youth and emerging artists
– Preserve elders’ oral histories
– Build cross-cultural and intergenerational bridges
– Create a lasting digital legacy
PROJECT TEAM
Name: Nabin Paudel
Title: Project Lead
Nabin Paudel is a dedicated Project Lead known for his leadership, creativity, and ability to deliver impactful projects. He excels in team coordination, strategic planning, and bringing ideas to life with precision and passion.
Role & responsibilities: Lead, plan, and manage SANGEET project; coordinate team, develop programs, engage stakeholders, monitor progress, ensure cultural preservation, report outcomes.
Jagat BK
Sanahi, Damaha
5 years Experience
✔ Performer
✔ Mentor
✔ Trainer
Jagat BK
Sanahi, Damaha
5 years Experience
✔ Performer
✔ Mentor
✔ Trainer
Jagat BK
Sanahi, Damaha
5 years Experience
✔ Performer
✔ Mentor
✔ Trainer
Trainers & Facilitators – 3
Name : Dil Rana
Instrument specialization:
Damaha, Tyamko, Sanahi, Jhyali, Narsingha
Teaching role:
Conduct training sessions, lead workshops, demonstrate correct techniques, guide group practice, and support performances/recordings.
Elders & Cultural Advisors – 3
Name : Dipak Pariyar
Area of expertise
Panche Baja traditional music, oral history, cultural rituals, ceremonial practices, and preservation of Nepali heritage traditions.
Role in mentoring and knowledge transfer
Provide cultural guidance to keep Panche Baja tradition authentic
Share historical knowledge of music, rituals, and community values
Support proper song selection for weddings, festivals, and ceremonies
Guide traditional playing style, dress code, and discipline
Help in training youth with correct cultural understanding
Ensure the project respects Nepali heritage and customs
Advise on community engagement and cultural representation
Act as mentors and promote unity among participants
Project Impact Beneficiaries & Outcomes
Impact Overview.
Direct Beneficiaries (Artists & Learners)
The SANGEET Project directly benefits emerging and practicing artists through structured training and mentorship.
Program Details
- 12–15 trained Panche Baja ensemble members
- Youth and emerging artists (ages 16–35)
- Bi-weekly training sessions (12 total sessions)
Training Approach
Skills & Outcomes
- Instrument-specific technical skills
- Understanding of cultural protocols
- Ensemble coordination and rhythm mastery
- Confidence in public performance
Indirect Beneficiaries (Community Impact)
The project also benefits a wider audience through education, outreach, and digital access.
Who Benefits
- Community audiences at festivals and events
- Students and educators using educational kits
- Online learners accessing videos and archives
- Multicultural audiences through public engagement
Reach
300+ community members reached through live events
Global access through digital archive and online learning
Public Report & Accountability
This project serves as a public record of activities, outcomes, and community impact, ensuring transparency and accountability to our partners and supporters.