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Sawan Joshi is a talented Nepali sitar player, composer, and music teacher known for his soulful renditions of Hindustani classical ragas. With a deep foundation in Indian classical music, he has performed at prestigious venues such as the Harmony Nepal Japan concert at Patan Museum, where he played Raga Bageshree alongside tabla maestro Milesh Tandukar. Sawan has spent several years teaching music in Japan, where he continues to promote South Asian classical traditions to international audiences. His performances are marked by meditative depth, melodic clarity, and a strong sense of raga structure. He is also associated with the Society of Classical Music Nepal, contributing to educational sessions and cultural exchange programs.  

Sukmit Gurung, originally Sukmit Ongmu Lepcha, is a Nepali singer known for her contributions to modern classical Nepali music. She was born in Gangtok, Sikkim, and later settled in Nepal. Her musical journey began when she won a voice contest organized by Radio Nepal, which helped her establish herself in the Nepali music industry. She debuted in Ambar Gurung's musical play "Malati Mangale", and her first recorded song was "Sunchadi Bhanda Mahango", a duet with Om Bikram Bista. Some of her most popular songs include "Priyatam", "Relimai", "Pal Pal", and "Dhoka Dieu Timile". She has sung over 400 songs, collaborating with renowned musicians like Gopal Yonzon, Ambar Gurung, and Sambhujeet Baskota. Beyond Nepali music, she has also performed in Newari and Japanese and represented Nepal in the ABU Golden Kite WSF 1990, an international music festival. She has contributed to charity performances in Nepal and abroad and worked as an assistant music director at Nepal Pragya Prathisthan, a government organization promoting Nepali literature, music, and culture.

Santosh Lama, born on 6th Shrawan, 2043 BS, in Naubise 4, Dhading, is a renowned Nepali singer known for his melodious voice and heartfelt songs. The youngest son of Surendra Lama and Bishnu Maya Lama, he grew up in a middle-class family alongside four brothers and one sister. Santosh’s passion for music began at a young age. He participated in various school competitions and gained early recognition. His breakthrough came when he won Image F.M. Sur Sangam in his Grade 10. He also participated in Timro Sur Mero Geet, reaching the quarterfinals. His musical journey led him to Doremie Music School, where he honed his skills with a 1-year Tabla course and a 3-year singing course. Santosh's big break came when he won Nepali Tara 2. This victory was a turning point in his career, and it was during this time that he recorded his first song, "Bani Parecha." Since then, he has recorded over 200 songs for various albums, films, and collections, becoming a household name in the Nepali music industry. Popular Songs: Bani Parecha Batuwa Sambodhan Yo Mann Ta Mero Nepali Aajai Santosh Lama continues to captivate audiences with his music and is known for his versatile voice, which resonates with fans across Nepal.

Himal Sagar is a Nepalese pop and modern singer, music composer and lyricist. Born in Jhapa, he started his singing at the early age of 11 covering songs of noted Bollywood singers – Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan and Sonu Nigam to name a few. He released his first original music album ‘Relation’ in September 2003.