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Ananda Karki who started a trend with Ghazals in Nepal. Three words come in mind while listening to the extraordinary voice of Ananda Karki probably the most famous of his kind in Nepal. The words are range where he can do a variety of genres going from the classical to pop with everything in between. The second word is fusion where he brings all kinds of music into what he composes and when he sing you have snatches of western music, Hindi music and whole lot of his own Nepali music. The third word is recognition where you ask anyone who Ananda Karki is they will say “the most famous singer in Nepal." Born in Solukhumbu in 20th Jan and trained in the Gharanas or traditional song houses of Lucknow in India like Bhat Khande Maha Vidhalaya. He also received his education in the same country where his father was in the Army. His range extends from sentimental songs to romantic songs, to classical songs of the Mughal courts, sometimes combining’s all three. His irresistible heartwarming voice has lent itself to over a thousand songs including bhanjans or religious songs, songs of love but he is known for ghazals or the beautiful Indian almost Mughal tradition of rhyming songs of love and loss or the memories of love. It is appropriate that Ananda Karki who started a trend with Ghazals in Nepal and is the best love ghazal singer should sing of love that seems to come straight from the heart. like singer in the west before him he began singing in small venues then turned to 5 star hotels playing to packed audiences, inspired by the legendry Indian singer Kishore Kumar he has paid musical tribute to his inspiration and has been awarded medals for his act of acknowledging the source of his singing. He has sung Kishore Kumar's songs in popular programmes worldwide as well as his very typical Ananda Karki ghazals. Kishore Kumar's was known for his love songs, popular songs and sheer finger clicking dance songs. Ananda mastered them all with amazing ability. He has sung in over 600 Hindi and Nepali films as a playback singer and acted in Hindi and Nepali serials and was a playback singer in them. He has sing everywhere from the famed Albert Hall in London which every singer's dream to play in: Denmark, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, China, Pakistan, Moscow and all over India. In fact his singing conquests worldwide make him a traveler as well as singer. In this Ananda Karki like his peers follows the old troubadour tradition that had singers going from place to place singing and that has become common today. Ananda Karki is the first Nepali to do so. His voice, his songs, his music has won him national and international honors from the late King Queen of Nepal to the prestigious Birendra Aishwarya Padak, Gorkha Dakshin, Zee TV Closeup Sa Re Ga Pa 1998 for best singer, Chhinnalata award for vocal, Kollywood award for best singer in the film Bharia'1997 and Parai ghar' 1999, KTV award for the best playback singer Ma Timi Bina and several other honors and decorations.

Niva Dangol is a Kathmandu‑based Newa/Nepali music artist whose voice is closely associated with the contemporary revival of Newar folk songs and urban heritage sounds. Emerging into wider recognition through performances on The Voice of Nepal (Season 4) and viral renditions of classics like “Rajamati Kumati” and “Oh Maicha”, she has since built a catalog that bridges tradition and modern production.

Harish Mathema is a Nepali pop and modern singer‑composer known for his evergreen romantic and soulful songs, active since the late 1980s and 1990s. His music blends soft pop, emotional melodies, and expressive vocals, making him a recognizable voice in Nepali pop history.He has performed widely in concerts and live shows, including a featured performance at Bianca Lounge, Kathmandu, where audiences enjoyed his signature songs such as “Aankhako Nani Hau Timi” and other classics from the golden era of Nepali pop.As a recording artist and composer, Harish Mathema has released multiple albums, including Swopnil Rangma (1990) and Hiund Barsat (2023), featuring songs like “Eak Nazar,” “Aayera Samu Timi,” “Kasari Birsu,” “Ki Ta Deu,” and “Mero Mutuko.” Many of these tracks credit him as both composer and vocalist, reflecting his dual musical identity.His classic song “Ek Najar”, originally released in 1988, was revived in the Old Durbar REWIND series, highlighting his lasting influence on Nepali pop culture.Across decades, Harish Mathema has remained active in Nepal’s music scene, contributing original compositions, performing live, and maintaining a loyal audience who continue to celebrate his timeless songs.

Sukmit Gurung, originally Sukmit Ongmu Lepcha, is a Nepali singer known for her contributions to modern classical Nepali music. She was born in Gangtok, Sikkim, and later settled in Nepal. Her musical journey began when she won a voice contest organized by Radio Nepal, which helped her establish herself in the Nepali music industry. She debuted in Ambar Gurung's musical play "Malati Mangale", and her first recorded song was "Sunchadi Bhanda Mahango", a duet with Om Bikram Bista. Some of her most popular songs include "Priyatam", "Relimai", "Pal Pal", and "Dhoka Dieu Timile". She has sung over 400 songs, collaborating with renowned musicians like Gopal Yonzon, Ambar Gurung, and Sambhujeet Baskota. Beyond Nepali music, she has also performed in Newari and Japanese and represented Nepal in the ABU Golden Kite WSF 1990, an international music festival. She has contributed to charity performances in Nepal and abroad and worked as an assistant music director at Nepal Pragya Prathisthan, a government organization promoting Nepali literature, music, and culture.