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Dr. Ramesh Pokharel is a renowned Nepali classical vocalist, academic, and educator. He serves as an Associate Professor at Lalitkala Campus, Tribhuvan University, and previously served as the Campus Chief of the institution. He is widely respected for his contributions to Hindustani classical music, music education, and cultural preservation in Nepal.Born in Inaruwa, Sunsari, Dr. Pokharel developed an interest in music at an early age under the influence of his family. He later pursued formal training in classical music in Varanasi (Banaras), India, one of the foremost centers of Hindustani classical music. Alongside his academic career, he has remained an active performer, music educator, and mentor to aspiring musicians.Dr. Pokharel has dedicated his career to promoting classical music through concerts, lectures, workshops, and university education. He also played a significant role in initiating the Bagmati Aarati at the Pashupatinath Temple, contributing to Nepal's cultural and spiritual heritage.

Santosh Bhakta Shrestha is a renowned Nepali esraj player, freelance musician, and respected music teacher celebrated for his mastery of this rare bowed string instrument. With decades of dedication to classical and devotional music, he has become a leading figure in preserving and promoting the esraj tradition in Nepal. His performances—such as the soulful rendition of “Jaha Chhan Buddhaka Aankha”—are marked by emotional depth and technical brilliance. Santosh Bhakta has collaborated with prominent artists and institutions, including SAC Music International and Dhrupad Gurukul Kathmandu, where he has performed ragas like JogKauns in intimate classical gatherings. His style is known for its fluid bowing, vocal-like phrasing, and meditative resonance, making him a sought-after performer and mentor. As a freelance teacher, he continues to inspire the next generation of musicians, ensuring that the esraj remains a living, breathing part of Nepal’s musical heritage.

Mukesh Shakya is a young Nepali tabalist and classical musician, known as a disciple of the late maestro Rabin Lal Shrestha. He has performed in classical music sessions organized by the Society of Classical Music Nepal, including their 76th session, where his tabla playing was featured and praised for its precision and depth. Mukesh represents a new generation of Nepali classical artists dedicated to preserving and evolving traditional forms like tabla and Hindustani music. His training under Rabin Lal Shrestha places him in a respected lineage of percussionists, and his public performances reflect a growing commitment to Nepal’s classical music scene

Ram Shrestha is a Nepali pop singer, music composer, lyricist, guitarist, DJ, and sound technician known for his modern pop sound and versatile musical craft. Active in studio production and live performance, he has contributed to Nepali pop music through songs like “Motorcycle Ma,” where he served as singer, composer, and lyricist. His work also appears in Music Nepal’s pop collections, reflecting his presence in Nepal’s contemporary pop scene. With skills spanning vocal performance, songwriting, guitar, DJ sets, and technical sound engineering, Ram Shrestha represents a multi‑talented modern Nepali music creator.