Abhaya & The Steam Engines have been a cornerstone of Nepal's live music scene for over 24 years, and yet Abhaya Subba continues to evolve, surprise, andconnectwith audiences in ways that most artists never manage across a career of that length. Laijau Malai put the band firmly back in the public spotlight at a time when it was needed most. Laijau Malai 2 suggests that the story is far from over.