Kathmandu, June 17 -- Nepal's top maestro mixed the traditional sounds of Nepal with world music at the Culture in Sync concert at the Sydney Opera House on Thursday to bring a message of peace and healing to a troubled world.

Hari Maharjan's musical extravaganza had a rich blend of instruments, including the dhime drum and flute from Nepal, the Mongolian yatga, Iranian tanbur, Australian bass and piano, creating a diverse musical experience.

"When music-enthusiasts from different places and paths of life are grooving to the same tune, we're all speaking the same language," Maharjan told us.

The Hari Maharjan Project jammed with a multinational line-up blending traditional Nepali sounds with modern jazz. The performance offered a borde...