Brata Gandarva

The Shadows ‘Nepal’ is a hard rock band hailing from Narayangarh, Chitwan, Nepal. Established in 1997, they made their debut with the album “Suna Hamro Sano Awaaz”. Their second album, “Hidne Manche Ladcha”, achieved success in the Nepali market and earned them accolades for the best band, best music, and best performance in 2006. The band’s influential lyrics often touch on social issues and awareness. Their current lineup includes: Swapnil Sharma (Vocals) Prakash Rasaily (Guitars) Sujan Manandhar (Guitars) Sahil Risal (Drums) Amit Pradhan (Bass) Rupesh Sen served as their band manager for a significant period. Some of their notable songs include: “Naya Nepal” “Buddha Nepal Ko” “Prakriti” “Kun ho Hamro Dharma” “Swarga ma thau chaina” “Hidne manche ladcha” “Ma” “Suna Hamro Sano Awaz” The Shadows ‘Nepal’ has left a lasting impact on the Nepali rock scene, addressing societal issues through their music. 🎸

Dhana Bahadur was a leading advocate for sarangi preservation, a respected singer, and a dedicated lyric collector from Batulechaur, Pokhara. He is widely remembered as the creator of the evergreen songs “Naraunu Mayalu” and “Beli ra Chameli,” beautifully performed by singer Prabin Gurung. Committed to safeguarding Nepal’s folk heritage, he operated a Sarangi Pathshala, teaching children and youth and nurturing a new generation of sarangi players. He passed away on Magh 11, 2077, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire Nepali folk music and sarangi culture.

Shyam Nepali is an acclaimed Sarangi player & one of the most notable instrumentalists from Nepal.He has a worldwide following with innumerable national/international performances & a career spanning over 30 years & 50 full-length folk/contemporary albums

Shweta Punjali, a talented Nepali musician, gained recognition for her debut album “Udaan”. Several songs from this album received nominations at various national music awards. Notably, she won the Best New Talent award at the 2016 Nepali Music Video Awards and was also a nominee for Best Newcomer at the 2015 Tuborg Image Music Awards. Shweta primarily sings in the Nepali Adhunik style, which combines traditional melodies from Nepal with influences from Western instruments like electric piano, guitar, violin, and percussion. Her repertoire extends to bhajans (religious songs) and Nepali classical music. Additionally, she has participated in national music reality shows such as Nepali Tara (second season) and Bagina. Her training under the highly respected music teacher Gurudev Kamat at the Nepal Music Centre encompasses both classical and contemporary styles of Nepali singing1. Shweta’s musical journey reflects her versatility and dedication to her craft.