How Paleti’s intimate gatherings have been documenting and sustaining modern Nepali music

Paleti’s intimate gatherings honour forgotten voices, revive classics and connect generations through songs and poetry.

Seema Luitel, 52, from Kathmandu, has been attending Paleti almost every month since 2008. Previously, when she worked in the development sector, she recalls waiting until the end of the month to attend this micro-session happening at Nepalaya’s R-sala. Paleti was, and still is, more than just a musical event for her.