The
Tashi Tagay Cultural Group was founded by Namgel Dorjee in the
year 1995 with the objective of promoting music in Bhutan with
a motto “ BE A MUSIC LOVER, MUSIC CAN SET YOUR LITTLE
HEART” with its headquarters in Thimpu. There are ten
permanent member and 6 active members in the group, and the
group has performed for Centenary Celebrations in the year 2008
and have also participated in the Coronation Ceremony.
The founder member Namgel Dorjee has been trained in Classical
and traditional music from the renowned Royal Academy of Performing
Arts (RAPA) in Bhutan, and also 7 months training from Vishwa
Bharti in Shantiniketan. He also has 6 CD’s and 32 cassettes
recorded with various music companies in Bhutan.
The group and also performed for 9 days at the SAARC Summit
Held at Dhaka in 1995.
The motive of the Tashi Tagay Cultural Group is to promote music
and culture of Bhutan and strengthen solidarity among the youngsters
and to take music to all the regions of Bhutan.
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