Kathmandu, April 7 -- On Saturday at Hyatt Ground, Bauddha, the 1974 AD band, marked their 30th anniversary with what was announced as their final concert in the country. Right at 6:00 pm, the band's intro video was played as scheduled, setting a timely tone for the evening. As 'Jungi Nishan' and 'Timilai Piratile' opened the set, the evening unfolded as a carefully curated reflection of their musical journey. Led by bansuri player Manose Newa, Nepal's first Grammy-nominated musician, the band guided the audience through a range of musical influences, cultural nods, and emotional moments.

The night unfolded like a well-crafted album. Opening with tunes influenced by African culture, funk music and instrumental track 'Crossings', the band...