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Arbic Shahi Khadgi is a Nepali freelance musician, keyboardist, performer, music composer, songwriter, and music arranger known for his involvement in live shows, studio sessions, and collaborative contemporary music. Active in recent years, he contributes melodic arrangements, harmonic progressions, and modern keyboard textures across concerts, events, digital music, and production projects. His versatility across composition, songwriting, and arrangement makes him a dynamic presence in Nepal’s evolving music scene.

Nhuche Bahadur Dangol is a distinguished Nepali folk music educator, researcher, and multi‑instrumentalist, widely respected for his lifelong contribution to preserving and teaching Nepal’s traditional musical heritage. As an Associate Professor at Tribhuvan University, he has dedicated more than 36 years to teaching Nepali folk music, folk musical instruments, and traditional folk tunes to new generations of Nepali students.His career reflects a rare combination of academic depth, practical musicianship, and cultural stewardship. Dangol has played a central role in documenting, teaching, and transmitting the musical traditions of Nepal’s diverse ethnic communities. His classroom work, field knowledge, and performance experience have shaped thousands of young musicians, many of whom now serve as performers, teachers, and cultural ambassadors.Known for his mastery of multiple Nepali folk instruments, Dangol emphasizes authentic technique, historical context, and cultural meaning in his teaching. His approach blends scholarship, performance, and preservation, making him one of the most influential figures in Nepali folk music education.Through decades of service at Tribhuvan University, he has contributed to curriculum development, academic research, and the institutional recognition of Nepali folk music as a formal discipline. His work continues to strengthen the identity, continuity, and global appreciation of Nepal’s musical heritage.

JB Lama is one of Nepal’s senior and most respected flutists, widely recognized for his decades‑long contribution to Nepali modern, folk, and film music. He has collaborated with legendary icons including Narayan Gopal, Gopal Yonjan, Nati Kaji, Fatteh Man, and many others, shaping the sound of Nepali music across multiple eras. Lama is also credited with creating his own flute‑playing pattern, a stylistic signature still followed by many contemporary flutists.

Prince Nepali is a fourth-generation Nepali sarangi player and educator. He has made significant contributions to preserving and promoting traditional Nepali folk music through his exceptional skills and dedication. Career Highlights Sarangi Player: Prince Nepali is known for his mastery of the sarangi, a traditional Nepali string instrument. He has performed with various artists and bands, including Bipul Chettri, Ani Choying Drolma, and Sujan Chapagain. Educator: He runs classes at Sarangi Ghar, where he teaches the next generation of sarangi players and works to preserve traditional Nepali music. Fusion Band: Prince Nepali co-founded the Nepali-American folk fusion band Manaslu Blue, blending Appalachian Bluegrass with Nepali folk music