Prashant Siwakoti

Seturam Pradhan holds the distinction of being the first Nepali singer. Born in 1891 in Kathmandu, Nepal, he was a pioneer in Nepali music and played a significant role in its early development. His contributions laid the foundation for modern Nepali music, and his legacy continues to inspire artists and musicians in Nepal.

Sushila Kansakar is a revered Nepali singer whose graceful voice left a lasting mark on modern and Newari music. Born to Nil Ratna and Harsha Devi Kansakar, she gained early fame through Radio Nepal’s anniversary program in 2018 BS (1961 AD), where she won a gold medal presented by King Mahendra. With a voice both powerful and tender, she recorded memorable songs like “Malai Marnu Na Bachnu Banayo Piratile”. Although her recorded output was limited, her influence endures through timeless broadcasts and cultural tributes. Kansakar balanced her artistic passion with academic excellence, earning a Master’s in Economics and serving in the Nepal Government, where she rose to Vice Secretary. After marriage, she withdrew from music, yet her legacy continues to resonate with fans and younger generations who celebrate her unique contribution to Nepal’s golden musical era.

Robin Tamang is a Nepalese singer, musician, actor and founder of rock band Robin & Looza &  Robin and The New Revolution. Born in Singapore, he was youngest of five siblings born to the family of a British Army. Due to the different postings of his father, he moved to several country in his childhood like Hong Kong, Singapore and Brunei. During his schooling in Singapore, he used to listen to Jimmy Hendrix and Deep Purple, who became the true inspirations to him. While he was doing his college in Humber College in Toronto, in the mid-1980s, he formed his second band Tamang and performed at different stages. In 1996, he came back to Nepal and went to Pokhara, his father's place and joined the rock band Looza. He performed together with Looza but soon this journey came to an end after the group disbanded in 2005.

Damber Nepali is a prominent figure in the Nepali music scene, recognized for his multifaceted talents as a singer, composer, and lyricist. He gained significant attention with his debut album Melody, which featured the hit song "Aja Aakashma." This success was followed by his second album, Malai, which included another popular track, "Mero Jeevan Bata." Beyond his solo projects, Damber Nepali has contributed to the Nepali film industry as a lyricist, music director, and playback singer. Notably, he worked on films like Raato Ghar (2017) and One Way (2015).