Sanup Poudel

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.

Nalina Chitrakar is pop singer from Nepal. She was named the country's best pop singer in 1999 and 2005 and has performed at several events including Miss Nepal and Nepal Idol.

Anita Chalaune (अनिता चलाउने) is a vibrant and popular Nepali folk and Lok Dohori singer, known for her powerful vocals, catchy melodies, and dynamic stage presence. She has carved a niche in the modern Nepali music scene with a string of hit songs that blend traditional rhythms with contemporary flair. She’s also known for her collaborations with artists like Raju Dhakal, Rabi Oad, and Prabin Bedwal, and her songs often feature in Teej and Deuda celebrations.

Suniti Adhikari The Singer The human voice is the organ of the soul and when adorned with lyrics & music stirs many a soul, beyond all, whether material or abstract. But this voice too, needs a human face with an expression that can evoke a million emotions and transport the listeners unto a trance. Such is the voice of Suniti Adhikari, Nepal’s face for blissful and pure singing. It is this very voice that sang “Bahaar Sangai” and swept across like a pleasant breeze, a breath of fresh air in the world of Nepali music way back in 2006. Her magnetic persona and hypnotic voice, warms the hearts of millions of music fans in Nepal, in fact worldwide