“Arun Karki shares the musical berth with a pantheon of the most prominent contemporary singers in Nepal.” The Himalayan About the artist: Arun Karki, born in Janakpur in south-eastern Nepal, has been singing ever since he can remember. He recorded his first songs in 1992, and studied Eastern classical music for many years with Gurudev Kamat. Alternating farming and singing, he is now currently in Kathmandu, focusing on his music. This is his fifth album. About the album: “Umanga” (joy, ardour) is a new collection of Nepali pop songs, with a greater variety of styles than Arun’s earlier albums. About the songs: 1. “Narakha mann ma kura” – live life to its fullest, and say what you have to say, don’t keep it inside… 2. “Mutu mero achano” – literally, my heart is a “cutting board”; my wounds are still fresh, do not rub in any more salt and lemon… 3. “Mana bhari” – I want to be yours in my next life… 4. “Dekheko chaina timilai” – everyone says you are beautiful, but I haven’t seen you… 5. “Mann pareko kali” – what magic did she work on me? 6. “Kina hunchau para” – don’t go away, come sit near… 7. “Aaja bholi sanjha” – these days my heart only sings one song – one about you… 8. “Maya pirati” – to love is to suffer, to love not is to regret…