Kiran Baral

The remarkable Nepalese guitarist, arranger Dinesh Shrestha, was born on 25th January 1978 A.D. in Putalisadak, Kathmandu, Nepal to father Kashi Bahadur Shrestha and mother Ram Kumari Shrestha. Dinesh Shrestha was an accomplished guitarist, and was best known there for his rock/blues playing and one of the founder members of “The Buds Band”. Dinesh Shrestha was taught initially by his guru Phiroj Shyangden (guitarist and founder member of 1974 A D Band) on ‘Do Re Mi Music Institute’ in Kathmandu, but it soon became apparent that the boy was a gifted guitarist. Dinesh Shrestha was appeared and performed at “Shikhar Beat Contest” for the first time at Katmandu about 1994 A.D. and making enough of an impression that the famous guitarist. His band also participated in other competition like “Tuborg Music Festival’99”whne they got the first position as “The Band Of the Year” and after they participated on other programs like “Mahashivaratri Music Festival’99”,”Kathmandu Utsav’99”, “Beat Competition’98” and more than fifty programs and concerts. He made his official debut from famous Nepalese band “The Buds” from 1994 A.D. as a lead guitarist including other band members Sudip Singh (Rhythm), Bijaya Karki (Bass/Vocal), Dipesh Shrestha (Drummer/Vocal), Sushil Shrestha (Rhythm), and received reviews that noted a strong, clean tone and a polished though undemonstrative technique. The first album titled “Birsana Sakdina” including nine songs titled “Birsana Sakdina”, ‘Bihani Ko Mirmirema” etc and Second album “Buds 2” which was popular amongst Nepalese people. He had performed by the early 1990's within the various parts of country and has since performed with outstanding success playing both solo and with Band and regularly on radio and television. Now with business and academic reasons he is separated with his band members and no new project will be plan for till now.

Binod Katuwal is a Nepali bansuri flutist, multi‑instrumentalist, and music teacher from Kathmandu, currently based in Barcelona, Spain. With 17–20 years of professional experience, he performs Nepali and Indian bamboo flute across world‑fusion, spiritual, folk, and contemporary styles, collaborating with local and international musicians.A versatile instrumentalist, he also plays percussions, didgeridoo, ukulele, and practices overtone singing, blending these elements into his global fusion sound. His work spans live performances, studio recordings, sound‑healing sessions, and independent album releases. His digital catalog includes albums such as Breath of Bansuri, Nepali Alaap, Didge Therapy, and the 2026 release SINGARY.Katuwal’s music is featured on platforms like YouTube, Bandcamp, and his official website, where he continues to expand his repertoire through collaborations and cross‑cultural projects.

Rahul Bhujel (राहुल भुजेल) is a versatile Nepali keyboardist, composer, and music arranger whose work spans across some of Nepal’s most prominent music platforms and bands. With a career rooted in both live performance and studio production, he has become a familiar name in the contemporary Nepali music scene. Highlights of His Musical Journey: 🎹 Keyboardist for major platforms like Mero Voice Universe and Nepal Idol, where he contributes to live arrangements and sound design 🎶 Performer with Pramod & Parampara and Lhasso Musical Band, showcasing his adaptability across genres from pop to folk fusion 🎧 Studio Manager at The Caravan, where he oversees music production and collaborates with a range of artists 📻 Former RJ at Radio Kantipur, reflecting his early engagement with Nepal’s media and music broadcasting scene

Chandra Kumar Rasaili, popularly known as CK Rasaili, is a Nepali musician, composer, and lyricist. He was born in Baluchistan, Pakistan, while his father was serving in the British Army. He later studied in Meghalaya, India, where he played in an orchestra before moving to Nepal. Rasaili gained recognition after performing at Rastriya Nach Ghar during King Mahendra’s birthday celebration, where the King personally gave him a song to compose. He has worked with Radio Nepal and composed music for Nepal Police and Nepal Army. His contributions to Nepali music earned him prestigious awards, including the Narayan Gopal Memorial Award (2017) and the Natikaji National Music Award. Some of his notable songs include: Premko Mala Kasari Ma Bhuleu Aankha Dekhi Ojhel Jannma Garidein Kahilekahi Ma Haschu Dukheko Dil His compositions reflect themes of love, nostalgia, and cultural identity, making them resonate deeply with audiences.