Master Ratna Das Prakash was a pioneering figure in Nepali music, especially known for shaping the genre of aadhunik geet (modern songs) during the mid-20th century.
Key Details:
- Date of Birth: Unfortunately, his exact birth date is not publicly documented.
- Active Years: He was actively recording and performing from the 1950s through the 1970s, particularly through Radio Nepal and the Ratna Recording Trust, which began producing phonograph records in 1961.
Contributions:
- He helped blend Indian light classical music, Nepali folk melodies, and Western harmonies, creating a sentimental and distinctly Nepali sound.
- His recordings were among the earliest to be distributed widely in Nepal, making him a household name in urban music circles.
