Shanta GC

Padam Bista was a respected Nepali folk singer and a Nepal Police officer known for his dedication to preserving Nepal’s diverse musical heritage. A prominent figure of the cassette and Radio Nepal era, he traveled across regions, learning, collecting, and performing traditional melodies. He collected songs from Eastern Nepal to Western Nepal and helped preserve them in the treasury of Nepali folk music. His voice carried everything from eastern melodies to Tamang selo and western jhyaure songs. His powerful, earthy vocal tone and his ability to represent multiple regional styles made him a beloved figure among folk‑song listeners. Through stage performances, police cultural programs, and analog recordings, he brought rural stories and musical traditions to a national audience. Although digital records of his work are limited today, his songs continue to be remembered with respect and nostalgia by those who grew up listening to him.

Pashupati Sharma is a Nepalese folk singer. Pashupati moved to Kathmandu on 2003 from Putalibazar Municipality Ward Number 3 of Syangja District for his further studies. as he was interested in singing he started singing in Saptakoshi Dohori Sanjh and released his first official song on 2003. Sharma has already sung more than 1000 songs during his career. His songs revolves around patriotism, love and satire One of his latest satire song Lutna Sake Lut was recently forced to remove from YouTube. He is the living legend of folk music industry of Nepal.

Professor Bala Prasad – Singer/MusicianProfessor Bala Prasad has 2 recorded songs from BS 1989 (AD 1932/1933) documented in researcher archives. No further details are available, but he stands out as one of the rare early recording artists carrying an academic title.

ika Sanu is a popular Nepali singer known for her captivating performances in Dohori songs. Dohori is a traditional form of musical debate where two singers, usually a man and a woman, sing in a call-and-response style, often engaging in playful banter. Tika Sanu has participated in numerous live Dohori performances and has collaborated with various artists. Some of her notable performances include duets with Nabin Dhungel, Raju Pariyar, Asmita Dallakoti, and Prasanna Pathak. Her performances are well-received and have garnered a significant following on platforms like YouTube.