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Sarad Shrestha is one of Nepal’s most influential guitarists and genre‑shifting musicians, active for over three decades in the Nepali music scene. Beginning his journey after SLC, he formed his first band Black Band and later became widely known as the guitarist of The Axe Band, contributing 12 years and four albums. A versatile performer, he has worked across rock, stoner metal, ska‑punk, rap‑rock, and grunge, performing with bands such as Black Wizard, The Sound Mill, Kathmandu Mayhem, Intellectual Morons, Tumbleweed Inc., Project One, and Shree 3, where he also sings. Respected for his emotional playing and fearless experimentation, Shrestha remains a defining figure in modern Nepali rock.

Narayan Gopal Gurucharya (नारायणगोपाल गुरुआचार्य) (October 4, 1939 – December 5, 1990), known professionally as Narayan Gopal and N. Gopal  was a prominent popular singer and composer of Nepali music. Regarded one of the most significant cultural icons in Nepal, he is referred as “Swar Samrat” (Nepali: स्वर सम्राट, meaning: Emperor of Voice) in Nepal. He is also known as “Tragedy King” owing to his numerous tragedy songs. He also sang in Nepalbhasa. Owing to his vocal range he was capable of singing songs of every Nepalese genre. Often, his songs were accompanied by the sitar, harmonium and flute. He was also a music director during the 1950s to the 70s and belongs to the first generation of professional Nepali singers. His songs have been showcased in several movies and dramas across the country. Narayan Gopal released 137 songs during his lifetime, his first songs were composed by his friend Prem Dhoj Pradhan and his teacher Manik Ratna. Gopal is one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the 20th century and received many awards during his lifetime.

Jaljala Pariyar is a Nepali singer and performer known for her contribution to modern Nepali music and film songs. She gained recognition after lending her voice to “Kehi Kadam” from the Nepali film Bato Muniko Phool 2, where she collaborated with singer Yash Kumar.Her musical style is primarily focused on melodic, modern, and cinematic songs, distinguishing her from traditional folk or lok dohori genres. With her expressive voice and emotional delivery, she continues to build her presence as an emerging artist in the Nepali music industry.

Suman Shrestha is a Nepali singer, live performer, music video director, event director, and former Managing Director at Reeyaz Music Pvt. Ltd., active in the Nepali music industry for more than two decades. Known for his versatile creative roles, he has contributed to Nepal’s modern music scene through vocals, visual direction, artist development, and event production.Beginning his career in the early 2000s, Suman became widely recognized for his work at Reeyaz Music, where he served as Managing Director from 2005 onward, helping shape the label’s catalog, artist roster, and music video output during a key era of Nepali pop and modern music. As a music video director, he has crafted visually engaging projects for emerging and established artists, while his work as an event director includes concerts, album launches, and cultural programs in Nepal and abroad.As a singer and performer, Suman continues to appear on stage, collaborate with musicians, and contribute to the creative ecosystem through production, direction, and mentorship.