Tribal Rain
Tribal Rain | |
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| Origin | Namchi, Sikkim, India |
| Genres | Nepali Acoustic Experimental |
| Years active | 14 October 1989-Present |
| Members |
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| Past members | Rahul Rai |
Tribal Rain is a Nepali acoustic experimental band from Sikkim, India.[1][2] The band released their first album—Roka Yo Samay in 2017. Bhanai, Chinta and Narisawna are some of their popular songs.[3]
Formation and debut album[edit]
The band was formed in 2013 by Rahul Rai, Kenneth Adhikari, Prawes Lama and Sushant Ghatani. Rai was the lead vocalist and guitarist. Lama, Ghatani and Adhikari played guitar, cajon and keyboard respectively.
They initially released a single titled—Chinta, which was followed by two other singles Bhanai and Narisawna. They then released an album titled—Roka Yo Samay in 2017, consisting of 11 tracks.[4]
Death of Rahul Rai[edit]
The music video of 'Bhanai' from the album 'Roka yo Samay' was set to be released on 14th of February 2018, but tragically Rahul Rai was found lost in the heaven, and therefore the music video was delayed and later got released. It is also featured on the Movie 'Tara- the lost star' premiered on 29th of May 2024.[5][6][7] A documentary on the life of Rahul Rai was released on 14 April 2022.[8]
Discography[edit]
Roka Yo Samay (2017)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Narisawana" | 04:47 |
| 2. | "Hunude Je Hunuchha" | 03:53 |
| 3. | "Roka Yo Samay" | 04:45 |
| 4. | "Traditional Swang" | 04:24 |
| 5. | "Chinta" | 04:19 |
| 6. | "Sunyata" | 03:51 |
| 7. | "Bhanai" | 03:49 |
| 8. | "Kalo" | 04:20 |
| 9. | "Laijaw Malai" | 03:36 |
| 10. | "Manawata" | 03:15 |
| 11. | "Jiunu Nai Hola" | 03:55 |
References[edit]
- ^ Republica. "Tribal Rain's 'Sahara' in memory of late Rahul Rai". My City. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "Remembering Rahul Rai: Tribal Rain Lead Singer". NEPWAVE. 2022-02-13. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "In conversation with Sikkim's freestyle acoustic band – Tribal Rain". Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "Sikkim's popular band 'Tribal Rain' to release their first album today". thenortheasttoday.com. 2016-09-16. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "The Lost Star: A tribute to Rahul Rai of Tribal Rain". Wandering Souls Of Sikkim. 2018-03-09. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ Desk, TheDC News (2018-02-15). "Tribute to Rahul Rai - It Shall Rain No More". The Darjeeling Chronicle. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ Tamang, Yougan (2018-03-25). "Namchi pays tribute to Tribal Rain frontman, the Late Rahul Rai". summittimes. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "The idiosyncrasies of a gem: Documentary film on the life of Rahul Rai set to premiere - Sikkim Breaking News | Trending News". 2022-04-14. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
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