Astha Tamang-Maskey is a pioneering Nepali singer-songwriter and independent recording artist. She began writing songs at 14 and released her debut album Mayalu at 19. After years of international touring, she took a break for family and self-discovery. She is now back with new music and her upcoming project, Safar.

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GUESTS : Astha Tamang-Maskey
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HOST : Aaryan Shrestha
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PRODUCTION
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Chapters:

0:00 – Highlights
2:18 – Introduction
2:21 – Why She’s in Nepal
4:51 – Starting Songwriting at 14
8:25 – Recording Her First Album at 19
9:30 – Her First Written Song
10:13 – Planning Her First Album
18:06 – First Nepali Music Connection
24:36 – Album Recording Cost 17 Years Ago
29:36 – Pressure of Growing Up With a Musician Mom
30:32 – Her Mom’s Musical Journey
31:54 – Starting Music Professionally
32:13 – Childhood & Early Years
35:13 – Current Research
35:37 – Independent Artists: Then vs. Now
39:29 – Does She Follow New Artists?
41:47 – Do Views & Streams Affect Real Art?
45:13 – What Music Means to Her
45:43 – Recording an Album in Nepal
50:43 – Is Music Spiritually Connected?
51:45 – Finding Herself Through Music
52:20 – “Sabai Thikai Huncha” Making Process
56:31 – Where She Lost Herself
57:31 – Life in Nepal & Canada
1:04:04 – First Paid Gig
1:05:46 – Do Her Songs Feel Different Now?
1:06:32 – Photo Session
1:11:30 – First World Tour
1:14:32 – Inspirations & Idols
1:15:37 – Does She Still Get Nervous on Stage?
1:16:31 – First & Last Songs on the Setlist
1:17:20 – Her Songwriting Process
1:18:04 – “Muskuraye” & “Gotta Be Love” Songwriting
1:20:22 – “Khula Aakash” & “Radha” Making Process
1:22:35 – Does Her Mom Help With Songwriting?
1:22:53 – Does She Still Believe in Album Culture?
1:24:11 – Upcoming Songs & Album
1:24:51 – Upcoming Events
1:25:39 – Gift Session
1:26:17 – Message to Upcoming Artists
1:26:29 – Message to Her Well-Wishers

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