Himalayan Blues Festival

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Himalayan Blues Festival is an annual international music festival showcasing live performances followed by cultural events. Since its inception in 2007, The Himalayan Blues Festival has featured a diverse range of blues artist from around the globe and has helped introduce blues music in Nepal and the region. In its recent incarnation the festival has expanded to other cities in South Asia. The festival was founded in Nepal by Samik Kharel, which later expanded to many Indian cities bringing hundreds of local and international musicians.