Ashusen Lama

Seturam Pradhan holds the distinction of being the first Nepali singer. Born in 1891 in Kathmandu, Nepal, he was a pioneer in Nepali music and played a significant role in its early development. His contributions laid the foundation for modern Nepali music, and his legacy continues to inspire artists and musicians in Nepal.  

Prajina is a talented singer-songwriter from Nepal. She began her professional music career a few years ago and has been making waves in the South Asian music scene. Here are some highlights about Prajina: Music Releases: “Yo Sahar”: A song about accepting warmth after isolating oneself and feelings for a long time. “Bloom|Basanta”: A joyful track that aims to make listeners smile. Prajina expresses gratitude to her friend and producer, Ronim, for making this project happen beautifully. Collaboration with Badshah: Prajina teamed up with renowned Indian rapper Badshah for his highly anticipated album “EK THA RAJA”, marking a significant milestone in her career. YouTube Presence: Prajina’s YouTube channel features her music videos and interviews. Her songs evoke feelings and resonate with listeners. Notable tracks include “Hami”, “Antarikchya”, and “Don’t Have To”. Spotify and Viberate: You can find Prajina’s music on Spotify, where she has a monthly listener base of 134.4K. She is also listed on Viberate, where you can explore her stats and see who her fans are. Prajina’s unique voice and heartfelt compositions continue to captivate audiences, making her a rising star in the music industry. 🎶🌟

Shiva Shankar Manandhar (1932–2004) was a legendary figure in Nepali music and cinema, celebrated for his versatility as a singer, composer, and actor. Born in Newroad, Kathmandu, to a musically inclined Newar family, his early exposure to classical Newari songs through his father, Man Bahadur, laid the foundation for his lifelong devotion to music. He joined Radio Nepal in 1951, where he collaborated with Nati Kaji to shape the golden era of Nepali music. Over his prolific career, he composed around 1,200 songs and sang nearly 300, spanning genres like love ballads, bhajans, patriotic anthems, and tragic melodies. His compositions for artists such as Narayan Gopal, Tara Devi, and Aruna Lama remain timeless. 🎬 In cinema, Shiva Shankar played the lead role of Lahure Dai in Aama (1964), Nepal’s first feature film. Though he didn’t pursue acting further, he composed music for several early Nepali films, contributing to the industry's formative sound. 🎶 Sadabahar (Evergreen) Songs: Aama ko sapana – a heartfelt tribute to motherhood Yo Nepali shir uchali – a patriotic anthem Timro lagi ma birsine – a romantic classic His music blended folk traditions with orchestral arrangements, pioneering modern Nepali pop while preserving cultural authenticity. Shiva Shankar received numerous national honors and served as Executive Director of Ratna Recording Corporation (1987–1991). Even post-retirement, he remained a guardian of Nepal’s musical soul.