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Birahi Karki

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Birahi Karki (born 21 November 1983, Gorkha, Nepal) is a nationally acclaimed Nepali folk and dohori singer, composer, lyricist, and social worker. Active since 1997, after passing his voice test at Radio Nepal, he has become one of Nepal’s most prol...

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Birahi Karki (born 21 November 1983, Gorkha, Nepal) is a nationally acclaimed Nepali folk and dohori singer, composer, lyricist, and social worker. Active since 1997, after passing his voice test at R...

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Full NameBirahi Karki
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Folk Singer
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Active Since1997

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29 yrs

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