Ustad Anand

Tara Devi: The Nightingale of Nepal Tara Devi Shrestha was born on January 15, 1946, in the vibrant neighborhood of Indra Chowk in Kathmandu, Nepal. She started her professional singing career at the tender age of seven, and her soulful voice quickly captured hearts. Tara Devi went on to record over 4,000 songs during her remarkable 40-year singing career. Versatility and Influence: Tara Devi’s music spanned various genres, from prayer songs to Nepali folk tunes. She was a versatile artist, and her compositions are regarded as classic gems in Nepal. Almost every singer in Nepal has been influenced by Tara Devi’s artistry in one way or another. Iconic Songs: Some of her famous numbers include: “Ukali Orali Haruma” “Phool ko Thunga” “Nirdosh Mero Pachhyaurima” “Ae Kancha” “Himal ko Kaakhama” Awards and Recognition: Tara Devi received several prestigious awards, including: Member of the Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu, First Class Mahendra-Ratna Award Indra Rajya Laxmi Award Jagadamba Shree Puraskar Chinnalata Award (“Maina”) Later Life and Legacy: Tara Devi faced personal tragedies, losing her 25-year-old son to blood cancer and her husband in an airplane crash.Her health deteriorated, and she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which halted her singing career. On January 23, 2006, at the age of 60, Tara Devi left this world, but her music continues to resonate with love and patriotism. Tara Devi’s soulful melodies remain timeless, and her legacy lives on.

Khemchand – Singer (Early Recording Era)Khemchand was an Early Recording Era vocalist with 2 to 4 songs recorded in BS 1992 (AD 1935/1936). Other personal and musical information remains incomplete.

Professor Bala Prasad – Singer/MusicianProfessor Bala Prasad has 2 recorded songs from BS 1989 (AD 1932/1933) documented in researcher archives. No further details are available, but he stands out as one of the rare early recording artists carrying an academic title.

Ajar Jangam (अजर जंगम ) is a music based artist who started his musical career since 2004. He is a trained (Eastern Classical) singer who's acts includes genres like Adhunik (modern), Ghazal, Classical, Pop, Slow Rock as well as contemporary. He is also an academic musicologist who was a Gold medalist in 2005-06 (6th  year/Bachelors) from Kalanidhi Sangeet Mahavidhyalaya (Affiliated to Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad, India). He completed his Masters Degree in Music from Tribhuvan University in year 2013. Currently he is doing his Ph.D in Music from Tribhuvan University. Apart from music, he is also a former athlete (Gymnast), who competed in National as well as International Games. Acts: #Ph.D Scholar (Music, TU) #Music Teacher #Composer #Singer🎤 #Musician🎸🎹 #Music Producer #Song Writer