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Suman Gurung is known for a singer. She herself writes songs, composes and also acts, her songs have become popular.

Shree K.C. is a promising young Dhrupad singer from Nepal, known for his deep, meditative vocal style rooted in the ancient Hindustani classical tradition. Recognized by the Society of Classical Music Nepal, he has been featured in curated sessions that spotlight emerging voices in classical music. His performances are marked by spiritual intensity, precise intonation, and a profound understanding of raga structure. Shree K.C. is part of a new generation of Nepali classical musicians who are reviving interest in Dhrupad—a genre known for its devotional and introspective qualities. He often performs in intimate baithak-style concerts and educational forums, helping to bridge traditional music with contemporary audiences. His dedication to vocal purity and disciplined practice reflects the guru-shishya parampara (teacher-disciple tradition), and he continues to grow as both a performer and cultural ambassador for Nepal’s classical heritage.

Yasoda Parajuli (Kharel), born in Ashoj 2026 BS in Manipur, India, comes from a musical family. Her father, Chudamani Kharel, was a talented singer, although not a professional, and her mother, Bhima Kharel, was a dedicated housewife. Yasoda grew up alongside five siblings, spending most of her childhood and adult years in India. Despite the lack of formal music training in her early years, she developed a strong passion for music. Yasoda completed her schooling at Kangla Napongdi High School in Manipur and also completed her inter-level studies there. From an early age, she was deeply immersed in classical music and participated in various local programs, showcasing her budding musical talent. Before moving to Nepal, she contributed her voice to several Manipuri films, gaining recognition in the regional music scene. In 2048 BS, Yasoda moved to Kathmandu, Nepal, where she quickly became a part of the local music scene. She began singing live performances on Radio Nepal, focusing on classical songs. Her breakthrough moment came in the same year when she recorded her first song, "Din Dhalyo Andheri Raat Maa," which became an instant hit and established her as a household name in Nepali music. Following this success, Yasoda continued to build her career, contributing her voice to numerous albums. In 2049 BS, Yasoda married Ganesh Parajuli, a fellow musician and singer. Together, they released three duet albums: "Gaunko Maya," "Yugal," and "Saha Yatra," which were well-received by the public. For several years, they lived in Hong Kong, where they continued to perform and share their musical journey. Now back in Nepal, Yasoda is planning a new musical venture, hoping for continued love and support from her fans.

Kalyan Singh is a Nepali composer and songwriter. His works include Santosh Lama‘s ‘Batuwa’, Hemanta Rana‘s ‘Raat Ki Raani’ and ‘Muskaan’, and Nima Rumba’s ‘Jaadu’, among others. He has also directed music for films — ‘Visa Girl’, ‘Mukhauta’ and ‘Hasiya’. With the knack of composing different styles of music, he is one of the capable composers of Nepali industry. Musical roots Singh was born on March 2, 1983. He was born into a musical family. His father, Bhagat Singh was an instrumentalist who worked at Radio Nepal and it was him who taught him music. He started learning music with the harmonium. By the age of seven, he had learnt the violin. Even though he learned and played music in the next several years, he had not planned to pursue music professionally. On the other hand, nobody in his family thought that he would be in the music filed. Turning point After completing his Bachelors level of education in 2002/3, Singh wanted to go to Australia for his further studies. But he was turned down and so he picked up music instead. With the help of his brother, renowned music director Raju Singh, he debuted as a singer with his first album titled ‘Fly’ in 2005/6. Singh had written and composed five songs out of seven tracks for ‘Fly’. However, ‘Fly’ didn’t go well. And so, he chose to become a composer. Moreover, an incident took place at one of the FM stations during the promotion of ‘Fly’. The ‘hurting’ episode made him determined to become a composer as he felt, “I won’t come to this FM station but my music will.” If that incident hadn’t taken place in his life, he wouldn’t have worked hard and become a composer. His willpower to become a composer was further supported and encouraged by photographer, cover designer, Lyricist Anil Sthapit.