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Ustad Sahila

@ustad-sahila · Folk Singer, Singer/ Performer

Ustad Sahila, born (Asta Man Shrestha) in Asaar 1951, was a pioneering figure in Nepali folk‑based musical innovation. Known for introducing a fresh dimension to Nepali lok‑laya, he blended traditional rhythms with expressive vocal phrasing that made...

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Ustad Sahila, born (Asta Man Shrestha) in Asaar 1951, was a pioneering figure in Nepali folk‑based musical innovation. Known for introducing a fresh dimension to Nepali lok‑laya, he blended traditiona...

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Full NameUstad Sahila
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Folk Singer
Singer/ Performer
Location
Active Since1990

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36 yrs

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