Profile 1974 AD

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Adrain Pradhan
Adrian played with the band in 1994 for a very short time, right after he landed from Kalimpong but he became a permanent member of the band in 1998. Adrian is a vocalist, he plays harp and drums, he is a composer and sometimes writes lyrics. His musical journey started from his school days where he learned music.

He has released his solo album called 'Aaja' as an extra project apart from the band. Adrian doesn't talk much but when does it's full of humour. Born on August 18 (Leo) Adrian has travelled to Hong Kong, India, Qatar, UK, Australia, Germany and USA on musical ventures.

Interested in: to be with nature, watching movies & hiking

Musical inspiration: friends and school teachers

Phiroj Shyangden
Phiroj Shyangden is a founding member of 1974AD. He has been continuously serving the band as a vocalist, guitarist, composer and lyricist since 1994. Born on April 24 (Aries), Phiroj took guitar classes from an early age from the legendry Jeewan Pradhan in Darjeeling. Phiroj is a key guitar instructor at Gyanodaya School & Musical Spectrum, Pulchowk. He is rather homely and spends most of his time with his guitar, family and students. He is quite humorous and down to earth as well. He has travelled to Hong Kong, India, Qatar, UK, Australia, Germany and USA on musical ventures.
Interested in: riding and modifying bikes, making guitars, knowing names of old cars and travelling
Musical inspiration: friends and family and Dire Straits

Sanjay Sherstha
While still studying, Sanjay recorded 3 albums with his first band Shristi, which brought 'fusion' music to the mainstream audience in Nepal. Sanjay toured America twice with Shristi before joining 1974AD in 1999. With 1974AD Sanjay has recorded 3 albums and toured America, United Kingdom, Asia, India, Qatar, Australia, Germany and Belgium. In addition to his busy touring schedule Sanjay has performed and recorded with many high profile national and international musicians including, renowned Buddhist nun and vocalist Ani Choyang Dolma, bamboo flutist Manose Singh, Grammy award winning bluegrass singer Peter Rowan, British folk singer Donovan Leech, Max Lolo from West Africa, Jesse Van Ruller from the Netherlands, Sunny Jain Collective, New York and Richard Hardy, the saxophone player for Carol King and the Dave Matthews Band and Sachal Vasandani, Jazz Vocalist from New York.

While Sanjay's first instrument was the Nepali folk instrument/hand drum the maadal, his experience has led him to experiment with fusion, rock, classical and now jazz in various side projects including The McTwisters (led by Berkley trained Czech saxophonist Peter Kroutil), Stupa (with band member Nirakar who play regularly at Moksh) and Project Experience (with Robin Tamang, Nirakar, Kutumba and various other renowned musicians).

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