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The music of Nepal includes several popular rock and roll bands, including 1974 A.D., who have toured the United States and United Kingdom, the folky Nepathya with Gautam Gurung (best-remembered for "Chekyo Chhekyo"), Robin N Looza and the long-running Cobweb. There has also been a surge in local heavy-metal bands with the emergence of numerous bands like Nastik, X-mantra and Albatross.
The city of Darjeeling (in West Bengal) is a musical center for Nepali rock. From the 1960s to the 80s, the ciy was home to a vibrant musical scene. Late in the 80s, however, with the Ghorkaland movement's spread, the city's music scene declined. It has since resurged, with a new wave of bands like Mantra.
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