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Kiran Kandel is a skilled musician, singer, music arranger in Nepali music. He has been in music for over 25 years. Kiran, who passed the voice test from Radio Nepal in 2051 BS, he has so far given music in 400 songs and has arranged music in more than 5000 songs. He is also a skilled music instrumentalist.

Parsuram Prasad Poudel is a distinguished Nepali tabla player, music educator, researcher, and academic who has made significant contributions to the promotion of Hindustani classical music and music education in Nepal. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor (Tabla) at Lalitkala Campus, Tribhuvan University, where he teaches, conducts research, and mentors students pursuing higher education in music.A dedicated practitioner of Hindustani classical music, Poudel has established himself as both a performer and scholar. Alongside his academic career, he actively participates in tabla recitals, lecture-demonstrations, workshops, and music seminars while contributing to research on Nepal's musical heritage. His scholarly works focus on music education, traditional musical instruments, and the relationship between music and Nepal's artistic traditions.Parsuram Prasad Poudel is also recognized for his academic publications in the Journal of Fine Arts Campus. His research includes studies such as "Musical Instruments in Nepali Sculpture" and "Formal Music Education in Nepal: A SWOT Analysis of Tribhuvan University," reflecting his commitment to strengthening music education and preserving Nepal's cultural heritage through research and documentation.He belongs to a new generation of scholar-musicians who successfully combine performance, teaching, and academic research, contributing to the continued development of classical music in Nepal.

Jay Prakas Joshi (JP) is a Nepali tabla player and performing musician known for his rhythmic precision, classical grounding, and versatile accompaniment style across live stages and studio sessions. Active in Nepal’s contemporary music circuit, he represents a generation of musicians who blend traditional tabla techniques with modern performance settings, supporting singers, folk ensembles, and fusion acts.JP is recognized for his steady presence in live concerts, cultural programs, and collaborative musical projects, where his playing adds depth, timing, and emotional texture. His work reflects a commitment to preserving classical rhythmic traditions while adapting them for today’s diverse Nepali musical landscape.

Shila Bahadur Moktan is a veteran Nepali music director, arranger, composer, and multi‑instrumentalist, celebrated for more than five decades of contribution to Nepali music. He is regarded as one of the most respected figures in modern and folk‑influenced Nepali music, known for his refined arrangements, melodic sensibility, and mastery of multiple instruments.Born and raised in Darjeeling, he received formal classical training under J.C. Rai, which shaped his foundation as a composer and instrumentalist. His first recorded song, “Aakha Kahile Najudos,” was broadcast on All India Radio, Kurseong, in the 1980s .Shila Bahadur Moktan has contributed to over 1,200 songs, working as a composer, arranger, and instrumentalist across genres ranging from folk to adhunik Nepali music. His notable early works include folk songs such as “Hoina Maile Dhakeko Badulki Lageko” and “Topi Hataile Bunera,” and the modern classic “Kahile Kahi Malai Pani Herideuna Pharkera,” a song that introduced both Kunti Moktan (vocals) and Shila Bahadur (music) to the Nepali music scene .He is married to legendary singer Kunti Moktan, and together they are considered pillars of Nepali music. Their daughters Subani Moktan and Shital Moktan are also successful musicians, continuing the family’s artistic legacy .After retiring from Music Nepal, Shila Bahadur initially planned to step back from active work, but his passion for music kept him fully engaged in composing, arranging, and performing. He continues to appear in concerts, including the Paleti Series, where he performs his own compositions and vocals .With nearly 50 years in music, he remains an influential figure whose arrangements, compositions, and instrumental work have shaped generations of Nepali music lovers.