Manoj Raj Siwakoti

Subani Moktan is a singer/songwriter and also a music arranger. Besides her own independent music, she also works as a playback singer for movies. A teacher at Kathmandu Jazz "Conservatory, Subani Moktan plays the guitar and piano and collaborates with several bands. Subani started doing music early since she started learning the piano when she was 6 and winning her first award by securing the first position in the All Nepal Singing Competition organized by Bal Mandir when she was 7. She recorded her first song at Radio Nepal as an award for winning the competition. At 14, she took up the guitar and started collaborating with artists such as Nirnaya da NSK and Khem Gurung. At 16, she won the Hits FM Music Award for Best New Artist. After the release of her 2nd album, Subani was awarded the HITS FM Music Award for "Best Pop Vocal performance Female". Several collaborations and recordings later, at 2010 she was nominated at the HITS FM Music Awards for "Best Rock Artist" and "Best Rock Composition". Subani continues to write and record her own songs along with collaborations with other artists.

Khem Raj Gurung was a celebrated Nepalese folk singer and songwriter, known for his contributions to the Lok Dohori genre. Born on January 14, 1975, in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha district, Nepal, he gained fame with iconic songs like "Wari Jamuna Pari Jamuna," "Aalu Tama," and "Bhanchan Budapakale." His music often carried cultural and moral themes, resonating deeply with audiences across Nepal. Throughout his career, Khem Raj released nine albums, including Jeevan, Aanamol, Dharan-Pokhara, and Dhakre. He was one of the most prominent singers in Nepal during the 1990s and 2000s. Tragically, he passed away on August 25, 2016, at the age of 41 due to complications from a liver infection.  

Ustad Bhairav Bahadur Thapa (1925 June 30 AD / 1982 Ashar 16 BS, Kuleshwor, Kathmandu) was a pioneering Nepali composer, vocalist, and mentor whose influence shaped the foundation of modern Nepali music. He introduced and guided many of Nepal’s celebrated singers, lyricists, and composers including the legendary Tara Devi into their musical journeys.Thapa began his professional musical journey around 2005 BS (1948/49 AD), marking the start of a prolific career. Over the decades, he composed music for nearly 1,000 songs and recorded vocals for more than 500 songs, establishing the artistic and technical standards of Nepali modern music.Alongside music, he performed in numerous Radio Nepal dramas and acted in films such as Hijo Aaja Bholi, Aama, and Manko Baadh. His daughter Bhuvan Thapa, the lead actress of Nepal’s first feature film Aama, was also a singer with around fifty recorded songs.In 2022 BS (1965 AD), during the Grand Music Conference held in Kathmandu, King Mahendra honored him with the prestigious title “Ustad.” Ustad Bhairav Bahadur Thapa passed away on 2039 Poush 18 BS (1983 January 2 AD), leaving behind an enduring legacy in Nepali music and performing arts.

Suniti Adhikari The Singer The human voice is the organ of the soul and when adorned with lyrics & music stirs many a soul, beyond all, whether material or abstract. But this voice too, needs a human face with an expression that can evoke a million emotions and transport the listeners unto a trance. Such is the voice of Suniti Adhikari, Nepal’s face for blissful and pure singing. It is this very voice that sang “Bahaar Sangai” and swept across like a pleasant breeze, a breath of fresh air in the world of Nepali music way back in 2006. Her magnetic persona and hypnotic voice, warms the hearts of millions of music fans in Nepal, in fact worldwide