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Ganga Thapa

@ganga-thapa · Musicians & Instrumentalists, Guitarist

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, s...

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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 a...

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Full NameGanga Thapa
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Musicians & Instrumentalists
Guitarist
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Active Since2022

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