Nawin K. Khadka

Bimal Dangi is a celebrated Nepali folk singer known for his contributions to the genre of lok dohori. He hails from Juphal-07, Dolpa, Nepal, and has made a significant impact on the Nepali music scene with his soulful voice and engaging performances. Some of his popular songs include: “Dilko Bhitta Ma” featuring Bishnu Majhi “Panas Ma Batti Baleko” with Bima Kumari Dura "Timi Gayau Arkaiko Dolima" Bimal Dangi has also been recognized with several prestigious awards, such as the Bindebasini Music Award and Mountain Music Nepal. He continues to entertain and inform audiences about the culture and traditions of his birthplace through his music.

ika Sanu is a popular Nepali singer known for her captivating performances in Dohori songs. Dohori is a traditional form of musical debate where two singers, usually a man and a woman, sing in a call-and-response style, often engaging in playful banter. Tika Sanu has participated in numerous live Dohori performances and has collaborated with various artists. Some of her notable performances include duets with Nabin Dhungel, Raju Pariyar, Asmita Dallakoti, and Prasanna Pathak. Her performances are well-received and have garnered a significant following on platforms like YouTube.

Lok Bahadur Chhetri is a Nepali folk singer known for his expressive voice and his contribution to preserving rural lok‑geet traditions. Active across several decades, he became recognized for songs rooted in migration, village life, and the emotional landscape of Nepali communities. His popular songs include “Sirima Siri Batas Chalyo,” “Lamjung Jilla,” “Ramdi Mathi Lek‑Nabhani Bhayena,” “Binayi Khola Aaudai Gara,” “Gham Jhulkida Salla Dhupaile,” and “Gaiko Charan.” His albums such as Himal Pachhadi, Sirima Siri Batasai Chalyo, and Gai Ko Charan strengthened his legacy as a beloved folk voice.    

Ganga Bardan is a legendary Nepali folk singer, lyricist, and composer known for his expressive vocal depth and poetic writing that shaped the golden era of Nepali lok‑geet. His classic song “Kaha Ma Katyo”—first recorded at Radio Nepal in 1978 (2035 BS)—remains one of the most iconic folk recordings in Nepal’s musical history.He is also celebrated for evergreen hits such as “Chapanile Chan Chan,” “Bazarai Bharau Dharanai,” “Arunai Taryo Ni,” and “Mero Mayalu Tyo.”Bardan’s soulful lyrics, subtle tone, and authentic storytelling preserve the emotional landscape of rural Nepali life, making him one of the most respected voices in Nepali folk heritage.