Kathmandu – Himalayan Highway, an award-winning Nepali-American folk fusion band, returns to Moksh on Saturday, November 15, for a special concert celebrating the band’s third anniversary. Known for their spirited blend of American Bluegrass and Nepali Folk music, the band promises an evening of joyful improvisation and cross-cultural soundscapes, drawing on influences from jazz, Indian classical music, and Brazilian samba. Mandolinist Zoe Levitt recently returned to Nepal after nearly a year in the U.S., and the band has been hard at work developing new material. Their upcoming performance will feature this fresh repertoire, alongside reimagined traditional songs and crowd favorites.

Formed in Kirtipur in 2022, Himalayan Highway weaves together sarangi, acoustic guitar, and mandolin with madal, tabla, and percussion instruments, creating a sound that feels both rooted and new. The band has captivated audiences across Nepal and abroad, earning recognition from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Foundation’s Arnold Shultz Fund (2024) and the Passim Iguana Music Fund (2025). They also hosted Nepal’s first Bluegrass Festival in 2023 and have been featured in The Kathmandu Post and Bluegrass Today, as well as at major festivals such as Jazzmandu and Echoes in the Valley. The group plans to release its debut EP in 2026.

Featuring Prince Nepali on sarangi (Kirtipur), Zoe Levitt on mandolin (U.S.), Anish Tamang on guitar (Hetauda), and Yuson Maharjan on percussion (Kirtipur), Himalayan Highway brings a fresh, dynamic approach to both Nepali folk and American roots traditions.

“Our music is full of joyful improvisation, drawing on our roots in Nepali and American folk traditions while mixing in jazz, roots, and world music influences,” said mandolinist Zoe Levitt. “We’re fortunate that these rich traditions have so much to offer each other—and we can’t wait to share our new music with Kathmandu audiences.”
“Music is a language that speaks to the world,” added sarangi player Prince Nepali, a fourth-generation musician and director of Sarangi Ghar. “Our music connects mind, heart, and soul.”