Bijay Baral

Hailing from the picturesque hill station of Darjeeling, Nivangelo brings a breath of fresh air to the Nepali music scene. Now based in the vibrant city of Hyderabad, this singer and music producer isn't afraid to push boundaries. His musical style seamlessly blends genres, incorporating elements of Folk Rock, Pop, and even Hip-hop, resulting in a sound that's both unique and undeniable. Nivangelo's soulful vocals take center stage, whether delivering heartfelt ballads like "Timro Yaad" or weaving his magic on the more upbeat and evocative tracks like "Timi Bahek Afnu Vanne." With a string of Nepali songs already under his belt, Nivangelo is poised to make a significant impact.    

Ganga Thapa is a Nepali composer, producer, ethnomusicologist, and multi‑instrumentalist known for his research‑driven approach to music and his fusion of traditional Nepali sounds with contemporary arrangements. His work spans field documentation, studio production, and multi‑instrumental performance, making him a key figure in the preservation and modern reinterpretation of Nepali musical heritage.

Nhuche Bahadur Dangol is a distinguished Nepali folk music educator, researcher, and multi‑instrumentalist, widely respected for his lifelong contribution to preserving and teaching Nepal’s traditional musical heritage. As an Associate Professor at Tribhuvan University, he has dedicated more than 36 years to teaching Nepali folk music, folk musical instruments, and traditional folk tunes to new generations of Nepali students.His career reflects a rare combination of academic depth, practical musicianship, and cultural stewardship. Dangol has played a central role in documenting, teaching, and transmitting the musical traditions of Nepal’s diverse ethnic communities. His classroom work, field knowledge, and performance experience have shaped thousands of young musicians, many of whom now serve as performers, teachers, and cultural ambassadors.Known for his mastery of multiple Nepali folk instruments, Dangol emphasizes authentic technique, historical context, and cultural meaning in his teaching. His approach blends scholarship, performance, and preservation, making him one of the most influential figures in Nepali folk music education.Through decades of service at Tribhuvan University, he has contributed to curriculum development, academic research, and the institutional recognition of Nepali folk music as a formal discipline. His work continues to strengthen the identity, continuity, and global appreciation of Nepal’s musical heritage.

Nepal has many flautists but no one has completed his Masters in flute-playing as has Jeevan Ale, He completed his Masters from the Prayag Institute of Illahabad, India. Having devoted more than half of his life to classical music, this resident of Mahottari has finally received accolades for his efforts. Though interested in flutes from an early age, Ale says that he only understood the intensity of its music when he started studying it. he was more involved in the academic side of music rather than the practical. He taught at Kathmandu University and also gave private tuitions.