Shambhu Rai is a distinguished folk musician and sarangi virtuoso from Dhankuta whose artistic life has been dedicated to preserving the musical heritage of Nepal's eastern hills. With roots deeply embedded in Limbu cultural traditions, he has spent decades mastering and performing traditional folk music that might otherwise fade from memory. His work since the 1980s and 1990s has been instrumental in keeping these rich musical forms alive and accessible to new generations of listeners.
Through songs like Chalecha Batas Sustari, Chitthi Timilai, and Yo Man Bhancha, Shambhu Rai demonstrates a profound connection to his cultural identity and an unwavering commitment to authenticity. His expertise on the sarangi, a bowed stringed instrument central to Himalayan folk traditions, brings depth and emotional resonance to his performances. Shambhu Rai represents the vital bridge between traditional knowledge and contemporary audiences, ensuring that Nepal's eastern hill communities' musical voice continues to resonate.
