1974 AD is a Nepali rock band, formed in Kathmandu, Nepal in the early 1990s. They experiment with various genre of music including Nepali folk, ragas, rock, funk, blues and jazz as well. 1974 AD are amongst the most successful recording artists in Nepal. In 2000, their concert, ‘Rock Yatra,’ was watched by more than 60,000 people, the largest attendance for a concert in Nepal.
Songs and albums produced by 1974 AD are usually in the Nepali language. Lyrics include themes of patriotism, Nepali virtues, unity, love and nationalism. Their songs, like “Nepali,” “Sambodhan,” “Pahilo Junima,” “Parelima,” “Samjhi Baschu” and “Chudaina Timro Mayale” amongst various others, were some of the biggest hits in Nepalese music. Unfortunately, the band couldn’t continue long with the same lineup.
Watch the original 1974 AD lineup performing Samjhi Baschu live. Enjoy..
