Kishan Gurung

Ustad Anand – Classical VocalistA prominent classical musician of BS 1985 (AD 1928/1929), Ustad Anand has 2 gramophone recordings from BS 1989 (AD 1932/1933) preserved in researcher archives. It is believed he recorded many more songs, but only two discs have been found. His influence in early Nepali ustadi tradition remains notable.

Yubaraj Chaulagain is an award-winning Nepali music artist and playback singer. With a dynamic stage presence, he’s performed across Nepal and abroad and has lent his voice to over 400 songs. He first rose to fame with the remake “Tungna Ko Dhunamaa” and the film track “Timilai Ma Ke Bhanu” from November Rain.

Yatiraj Adhikari is a respected Nepali violinist, music educator, and classical performer from Dang, Nepal. He serves as a Lecturer at Sirjana College of Fine Arts and an Assistant Professor of Music at Lalit Kala Campus, Nepal’s premier fine arts institution. With a deep foundation in Hindustani classical music, Yatiraj is known for his soulful violin renditions of ragas such as Bihag and Bageshree, often performed in both solo and collaborative settings. He is also a core member of Sampada (The Heritage) Band, a group dedicated to preserving and innovating traditional Nepali music. His performances—featured on platforms like Aashram Music and in international venues such as Frankfurt—highlight his technical finesse and emotional depth. Beyond performance, Yatiraj is committed to nurturing the next generation of musicians through teaching, workshops, and cultural research, making him a vital force in Nepal’s evolving musical heritage.

Born to a musical family, it might have been expected of Shreya Sotang to become a singer like both her parents, however, it never came to her as she was growing up in the family. It happened after she completed her plus two levels. It had just come as a thought and she shared it with her parents Uday and Manila Sotang who helped her and supported her to bring out her own album. Although she used to listen to her parents’ songs while she was growing up, she never thought she would be recording a song of her own but she did and today we have a complete family of singers. To be a part of Uday and Manila’s family and to carry the legacy is definitely a tough job. But with determination, there could be nothing impossible and although she has an influential background when it comes to music, she tries not to use it but achieve her goals on her own. Uday and Manila Sotang are one of the most popular singer duos in Nepal and after the entry of Shreya Sotang in the music scenario, they have a complete family of singers.