Narayan Rayamajhi

Bimal Dangi is a celebrated Nepali folk singer known for his contributions to the genre of lok dohori. He hails from Juphal-07, Dolpa, Nepal, and has made a significant impact on the Nepali music scene with his soulful voice and engaging performances. Some of his popular songs include: “Dilko Bhitta Ma” featuring Bishnu Majhi “Panas Ma Batti Baleko” with Bima Kumari Dura "Timi Gayau Arkaiko Dolima" Bimal Dangi has also been recognized with several prestigious awards, such as the Bindebasini Music Award and Mountain Music Nepal. He continues to entertain and inform audiences about the culture and traditions of his birthplace through his music.

Master Mitrasen Thapa Magar (1895–1946) was a pioneering Nepali folk singer, dramatist, social reformer, and cultural ambassador whose work laid the foundation for organized Nepali folk performance. Born in Bhagsu, Dharamshala, he served in the Gurkha Regiment before dedicating his life to music, theatre, and community upliftment. He performed widely across India and Nepal, including Kathmandu Durbar, where he presented folk songs, dramas, and shamanic‑influenced performances, earning high recognition and public felicitation. His mission was to preserve Nepali identity among diaspora communities through art, discipline, and cultural pride. Master Mitrasen recorded seven gramophone discs in Calcutta, a rare achievement for a Nepali artist of his era. Out of his 63 known compositions, 23 songs survive in recorded form. In 1942, he wrote “Buddhvaani” in Nepali to spread messages of peace, compassion, and social harmony. He passed away in 1946 while on a cultural tour, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire Nepali folk musicians worldwide.

Prem Lopchan is a respected Nepali folk and Tamang Selo singer, composer, dancer, and cultural artist from Bhuvagaun, Chautara Sangachokgadhi‑3, Sindhupalchok. Active for more than four decades, he is known for preserving and promoting Tamang musical heritage through soulful vocals, traditional rhythms, and dynamic stage performances. Born into a musically gifted family, he developed his craft from an early age and later gained national recognition through cultural programs during his service in Nepal Police. He continues to represent Tamang identity in Nepal and abroad, contributing significantly to folk music, dance direction, and cultural documentation.

Kumar Basnet (born 7 July 1938) is one of Nepal’s most celebrated folk icons, renowned for his energetic performance style, satirical humor, and pioneering contribution to modern lok geet. Widely known as “Lok Samrat”, he popularized comedic and socially reflective folk music through classics like “Lai Bari Lai,” “Ama Bhanda,” “Herda Ramo,” and “Goru Bhanjyang.” Active since the late 1950s, Basnet’s charismatic stage presence earned him comparisons to Elvis Presley within Nepal’s folk scene. His achievements include the Tri‑Shakti Patta, Gorkha Dakshin Bahu, Birendra–Aishwarya Sewa Padak, and the Ratna Record Puraskar, honoring his lifelong impact on Nepali cultural heritage.