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Nabin Dhungel is a well-known name in the field of Nepali folk songs. He has recorded almost 50 songs on Radio Nepal, and many of his songs have become popular among folk music lovers. Nabin Dhungel became the first in the national folk song competition in 2038 B.S. The song he sang for the first time in his life, "Kaacho Katara... Ma Janchhu Rangkhola Roka Motara," is still popular among folk lovers. Notable Songs "Machhi Marana Ho Dai Ho" "Dori Ko 3 Funda" "Sali Bhena" "Saikala Sarara" Musical Albums "Chari Himalama" (2048 B.S.) "Pipal Sangai Bar" (2043 B.S.) "Dori Ko 3 Funda" (2045 B.S.) "Purbeli Kanchho" (2056 B.S.) "Sali Bhena" (2059 B.S.) "Tirkha Metaideu" (2063 B.S.)

is a Nepali folk and dohori singer, lyricist, and composer known for his strong vocal presence and contribution to modern lok‑geet. Active since the early 2008s, he has delivered major hits such as “Himal Setai Chha,” “Butte Rumal,” “Dulchhu Ranaban,” “Rani Ghataima,” “Chhaldi Ra Panah,” and several lok‑bhajan releases. His albums include 108 Naam Shiva, Darke Paanile, Jhandi Langur Burja, and Gahun Khayo Ghunaile. Chhetri frequently collaborates with leading artists like Bishnu Majhi, Laxmi Neupane, Jhabindra Paudel, and Shanti Shree Pariyar, establishing himself as a consistent voice in contemporary Nepali folk and dohori music.

Hira Devi Waiba (1940–2011) was a pioneering Nepali folk singer whose voice became the soul of traditional Nepali music. Born in Ambootia, Darjeeling, she was the first artist to professionally record Nepali folk songs, including the first-ever Tamang Selo track “Chura ta Hoina Astura.” Her career spanned over four decades, during which she recorded more than 300 songs and worked with prestigious platforms like All India Radio, BBC, and His Master’s Voice. She was the first Nepali folk artist to be signed by Music Nepal and remains the only Grade A folk singer with All India Radio. Her timeless songs like “Phariya Lyaaidiyechan” and “Ramri Ta Ramri” continue to resonate across generations. After her passing in 2011, her children Navneet and Satya Aditya Waiba revived her legacy through the tribute project Ama Lai Shraddhanjali. Hira Devi Waiba remains a cultural icon and guardian of Nepali folk heritage.

Ganga Bardan is a legendary Nepali folk singer, lyricist, and composer known for his expressive vocal depth and poetic writing that shaped the golden era of Nepali lok‑geet. His classic song “Kaha Ma Katyo”—first recorded at Radio Nepal in 1978 (2035 BS)—remains one of the most iconic folk recordings in Nepal’s musical history.He is also celebrated for evergreen hits such as “Chapanile Chan Chan,” “Bazarai Bharau Dharanai,” “Arunai Taryo Ni,” and “Mero Mayalu Tyo.”Bardan’s soulful lyrics, subtle tone, and authentic storytelling preserve the emotional landscape of rural Nepali life, making him one of the most respected voices in Nepali folk heritage.