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Nipesh Dhaka (born 6 October 1981, Pokhara) is a Nepali environmentalist, lyricist, and music composer recognized for his large‑scale environmental music projects and documentary work. He is the creator, lyricist, music composer, and director of the globally recognized environmental anthem “Melancholy,” recorded by 365 Nepali artists at Radio Nepal on 19 May 2016, a project that later achieved the Guinness World Record for “Most Vocal Solos in a Song Recording.”Dhaka holds an M.A./M.Sc. and pursued further studies in Landscape Management, Soil and Water Management at the Technical University of Munich. He has been active since 1999, working across music, environmental advocacy, cinematography, and social campaigns.As the director of SEEM Nepal, he has led multiple environmental awareness initiatives, including research‑based documentaries such as Himalaya Calls (2015), Melancholy (2017), and Rodhan (2017), which explore biodiversity loss, climate change, and sustainable development across Nepal’s ecological regions.His environmental anthem Melancholy was released on 2 September 2017 by President Bidya Devi Bhandari and certified by Guinness World Records on 1 February 2018. The project featured national icons including Madhav Prasad Ghimire, Udit Narayan Jha, Madan Krishna Shrestha, Hari Bansha Acharya, Prem Dhoj Pradhan, Sambhujeet Baskota, and Rajesh Payal Rai.Dhaka describes himself as an “Environmental Fighter”, working through music, research, and public campaigns to raise awareness on climate issues.

Suvash Sundas is a dynamic Nepali folk-rock artist, singer, and composer known for blending traditional Nepali sounds with modern rock influences. Born and raised in Nepal, he moved to Switzerland in 2013, where he balances life as an IT professional by day and a musician by night. Suvash began crafting music at age 14 and was part of the band The Peace back home, performing folk-rock fusion. His debut album “Udna Deu” dropped in 2015, with the track “Maya Ho” earning nominations at the Image Awards and Hits FM Music Awards. Alongside guitarist Ramu Pariyar, he’s toured across Europe, igniting stages in Germany, the UK, and beyond. Their music evokes nostalgia and joy for the Nepali diaspora, with hits like “Maya Garchu” and “Mann” capturing hearts worldwide.

Kali Prasad Baskota is a Nepali singer, musician and lyricist.Baskota was a judge on the first, second and third Nepal Idol Reality show.

The Shadows ‘Nepal’ is a hard rock band hailing from Narayangarh, Chitwan, Nepal. Established in 1997, they made their debut with the album “Suna Hamro Sano Awaaz”. Their second album, “Hidne Manche Ladcha”, achieved success in the Nepali market and earned them accolades for the best band, best music, and best performance in 2006. The band’s influential lyrics often touch on social issues and awareness. Their current lineup includes: Swapnil Sharma (Vocals) Prakash Rasaily (Guitars) Sujan Manandhar (Guitars) Sahil Risal (Drums) Amit Pradhan (Bass) Rupesh Sen served as their band manager for a significant period. Some of their notable songs include: “Naya Nepal” “Buddha Nepal Ko” “Prakriti” “Kun ho Hamro Dharma” “Swarga ma thau chaina” “Hidne manche ladcha” “Ma” “Suna Hamro Sano Awaz” The Shadows ‘Nepal’ has left a lasting impact on the Nepali rock scene, addressing societal issues through their music. 🎸