Samikshya Dahal

Dawa Gyalmo is a gifted Nepali singer celebrated for her expressive voice and poetic sensibility. Hailing from Darjeeling, she has become a beloved figure in the world of Adhunik (modern) Nepali music. Her performances in the Paleti music series brought her widespread recognition, with standout songs like “Phoolko Dali Dali”, “Aankha Bhitra Timi Aai”, and “Raat Gahirindai Janchha” capturing hearts across generations. She often collaborates with other iconic artists, including Daisy Baraili and Madhu Chhetri, blending lyrical depth with melodic richness. Her music is known for its emotional nuance and timeless appeal, often exploring themes of love, longing, and introspection.

Reema Gurung Hoda is not only the daughter of a renowned musician Prakash Gurung but also a popular and well known singer herself. She has sung numerous songs for movies and contributed on various albums of other fellow artists although she has released only one album of hers, named Praheenir, few years back.

Ustad Anand – Classical VocalistA prominent classical musician of BS 1985 (AD 1928/1929), Ustad Anand has 2 gramophone recordings from BS 1989 (AD 1932/1933) preserved in researcher archives. It is believed he recorded many more songs, but only two discs have been found. His influence in early Nepali ustadi tradition remains notable.

Master Mitrasen Thapa Magar (1895–1946) was a pioneering Nepali folk singer, dramatist, social reformer, and cultural ambassador whose work laid the foundation for organized Nepali folk performance. Born in Bhagsu, Dharamshala, he served in the Gurkha Regiment before dedicating his life to music, theatre, and community upliftment. He performed widely across India and Nepal, including Kathmandu Durbar, where he presented folk songs, dramas, and shamanic‑influenced performances, earning high recognition and public felicitation. His mission was to preserve Nepali identity among diaspora communities through art, discipline, and cultural pride. Master Mitrasen recorded seven gramophone discs in Calcutta, a rare achievement for a Nepali artist of his era. Out of his 63 known compositions, 23 songs survive in recorded form. In 1942, he wrote “Buddhvaani” in Nepali to spread messages of peace, compassion, and social harmony. He passed away in 1946 while on a cultural tour, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire Nepali folk musicians worldwide.