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Maheshwar Man Rajbhandari is a successful music director. He is also a guitarist for The Matrix Band, over 30 years old. Most of the time involved in music arrangement and mixing mastering for 25 years. He has been honored with many awards.

Madan Dipbim was a respected Nepali music composer, arranger, and singer, known for shaping the sound of modern Nepali music through his melodic, emotionally rich compositions. Born in Ilam, he built a long career creating songs that became staples of Nepali radio and cassette‑era music. He worked with Radio Nepal for several years, where many of his most popular works were recorded and broadcast nationwide.Across his career, Dipbim composed dozens of beloved songs, including “Surilo Rukh Sallai Ho,” “Timrai Yadma Kalpi Kalpi,” “Jhaskera Dukhchha Yo Mutu Mero,” and “Ke Bhul Bhayo Priya.” These songs remain widely recognized for their lyrical simplicity and heartfelt musical phrasing.In his later years, he lived in the United States with his daughter Mamata Dipbim, herself a singer, while continuing to remain connected to Nepali music and audiences abroad.Madan Dipbim passed away on April 22, 2019, in the United States due to a heart attack. His death was widely mourned as the loss of a gentle, influential, and melodically gifted figure in Nepali music.

Asta Lama is a Nepali music composer known for his contribution to modern Nepali music and film soundtracks. He has established himself as a creative force in composition, blending contemporary musical elements with Nepali melodies.He is the Chairman of the Music Composers Association Nepal, playing a significant role in promoting and supporting music composers across the country.As a composer, Asta Lama has worked on various musical projects, including songs like “Ramri Pani Bhaki Chhu” from the film Dulahi, showcasing his ability to create emotionally engaging and commercially appealing music.Beyond composition, he is actively involved in strengthening Nepal’s music industry through leadership, collaboration, and advocacy for composers. His work reflects a commitment to evolving Nepali music while preserving its artistic identity.

Abhisek Bhadra is a Nepali composer, arranger, pianist, and music educator known for his influential role in shaping contemporary jazz and modern music education in Nepal. Born and raised in Kathmandu, he began his musical journey in the local jazz and rock scene, winning early recognition through competitions such as Rockheads and Jazzmandu’s Jazz for the Next Generation, where he also received the Most Outstanding Musician Award. He later pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Composition and Arranging at Codarts, Rotterdam Conservatorium, which expanded his international career and led him to perform and write for ensembles such as Voodrish, Dichter, and the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw.His performances span prestigious venues including Paradiso Amsterdam, Splendor Amsterdam, De Doelen Rotterdam, and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, along with appearances on national TV and radio platforms like DWDD and 3VOOR12. A versatile creator, he works across jazz, contemporary music, electro‑acoustic experimentation, and mainstream hip‑hop.Returning to Nepal, Bhadra became the Academic Director at the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory (KJC) and the Artistic Director of the Katjazz International Music Festival, where he has played a pivotal role in developing South Asia’s jazz education ecosystem. He continues to compose, arrange, and perform actively with leading Nepali bands including Jooni, Jindabaad, Cadenza Collective, and Le Piro, while mentoring the next generation of Nepali musicians.