Robin Tamang

Robin Tamang (1968 – 4 July 2023) was a Nepalese singer, musician, actor and founder of rock band Robin and The New Revolution. He was also an actor, and has acted in various Nepalese films. He was well-known for playing the character of Yama Nadu in the Amazon Prime series, '' The Last Hour''.

Personal life

Born in Singapore, Robin was the youngest of five siblings born to a family that was active in the British Army. Due to his father being posted in various locations throughout his childhood, Robin lived in Hong Kong, Singapore and Brunei during that time.

During his schooling in Singapore, he was inspired by Jimi Hendrix and Deep Purple. In the mid-1980s while he studied at Humber College in Toronto, he formed his second band ''Tamang'' and performed in various place


In 1996, he returned to Nepal to live in Pokhara at his father's place, and joined forces with a blues-rock band from Kathmandu, Looza and formed 'Robin n Looza'. Robin n Looza recorded three albums and after performing with them for several years, Looza eventually disbanded in 2005.

After parting ways with Looza, Robin teamed up with another band, 'The New Revolution' to form Robin and The New Revolution. They continued making records and playing live until his demise.

Tamang was found dead at his residence in Budhanilkantha on 4 July 2023, at the age of 60.

Albums

Robin n Looza:

* Nepal

* Bhulma Bhulyo
* Aadhunik Aaganma

Robin and The New Revolution:
* ''Keta Keti''
* ''13000''
* ''Hamro Desh''
* ''Muglan''

Songs

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1963 births
2023 deaths
21st-century Nepalese male singers
21st-century Nepalese male actors
People from Pokhara
Immigrants to Nepal
Singaporean emigrants
20th-century Nepalese male singers
Tamang people
Nepalese male television actors