Keshab Raj Bhatt

Dev Rana, one of the most iconic drummers of Nepal was born on June 18, 1952 in Sungai Petani, Malaysia. Rana has entertained the music lovers for almost five decades and has massive respect from the audiences as well as today's rockstars.

Nawin K. Khadka is a Nepali Purbeli folk singer, composer, and cultural documentarian known for preserving Eastern Nepal’s Jhyaure, Khyali, and traditional dance‑based musical heritage. Active through the Arun Valley Cultural Research Center, he has performed and composed major works such as “Chha Salam Kasari Bolau,” “Hou Bari Lai Lai,” “Hunna Ma Bhane Ram Saili,” and “Ama Jyu Ko Butte Ma Choli.” Khadka frequently serves as singer, music composer, videographer, editor, and director, making him one of the few multi‑disciplinary creators in Purbeli folk. His projects highlight authentic Sankhuwasabha–Arun Upatyaka rhythms, traditional dance forms, and community‑based cultural preservation.

(Legendary Folk Singer • Composer • Lyricist • Cultural Voice of Nepal) Buddhi Krishna Lamichhane (1955–2021) was a revered Nepali folk singer, composer, and lyricist whose earthy voice and authentic storytelling made him one of the most beloved figures in Nepal’s lok‑geet tradition. Born in Bhaktapur, he rose to national recognition through songs that captured rural life, emotional simplicity, and the cultural soul of Nepal. His classics—especially “Pidi Ma Basera” and “Ghas Katne Khurkera”—remain evergreen staples, widely performed, remixed, and taught across generations. Lamichhane passed away at age 66 after long‑term illness (paralysis and pneumonia), leaving behind a legacy that continues to define Nepali folk identity.

Chirag Khadka, known artistically as 5:55, is a Kathmandu‑born singer, songwriter, rapper, and producer whose genre‑blending sound fuses folk melodies, hip‑hop rhythms, and spiritual themes. Rising to prominence with the viral hit “Budi”, he has since built a devoted following through songs like “Samadhi,” “Life Jacket,” “Maya,” and “Samjhirakhnu.” A self‑producing artist with a strong visual and philosophical aesthetic, 5:55 continues to shape Nepal’s modern music landscape with introspective lyrics and experimental soundscapes.