Bidhan Shrestha

Koili Devi Mathema (1929–2007) was a trailblazer in the Nepali music industry, celebrated as the first woman lyricist, singer, and composer. Born as Radha Basnet in Chisapani Gadhi, Makwanpur, Nepal, she was affectionately nicknamed "Koili" (meaning "cuckoo bird") for her melodious voice. Her career began at Radio Nepal after the establishment of democracy in Nepal, and she went on to record over 4,000 songs, including modern and patriotic pieces. She also composed iconic songs like "Jahi ra juhi phul mala gansi duwaile launla." Koili Devi received numerous accolades, including the Gorkha Dakshin Bahu V and Chinnalata Music Award, for her contributions to Nepali music.

Milesh Tandukar is a highly respected tabla virtuoso, composer, and music educator from Kathmandu, Nepal. A graduate of Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad, he trained under legendary gurus like Pandit Satya Narayan Chaudhary, Pandit Homnath Upadhyaya, and Pandit Prem Chandra Ojhaiya. He is the founder of the Pandit Satya Narayan Chaudhary Memorial Academy and has performed extensively across Nepal, India, France, and Japan. Milesh is known for his versatility across rhythm instruments including mridanga, dhime, dhol, djimbe, and nagada, and has contributed to albums like Musical Journey to Sindhuli Gadhi and Voiceless Voice. He is a recognized artist on Radio Nepal and Nepal Television, and teaches at institutions like Modern Indian School and Kalanidhi Indira Sangeet Mahavidyalaya.

Shanta is a folk and modern singer. Her first musical album is 'Bacha'. She studied music at Bageshwori Music School in Butwal. She is currently operating a business in Japan.

Sawan Joshi is a talented Nepali sitar player, composer, and music teacher known for his soulful renditions of Hindustani classical ragas. With a deep foundation in Indian classical music, he has performed at prestigious venues such as the Harmony Nepal Japan concert at Patan Museum, where he played Raga Bageshree alongside tabla maestro Milesh Tandukar. Sawan has spent several years teaching music in Japan, where he continues to promote South Asian classical traditions to international audiences. His performances are marked by meditative depth, melodic clarity, and a strong sense of raga structure. He is also associated with the Society of Classical Music Nepal, contributing to educational sessions and cultural exchange programs.