Suman Shrestha

Miss Chandradevi – Singer (Early Recording Era)Miss Chandradevi was an Early Recording Era vocalist with 2 recorded songs from BS 1992 (AD 1935/1936). No further information about her life or repertoire is available.

Praveen Gurung (लोक गायक स्वः प्रविण गुरुङ) was a talented Nepali Lok Dohori singer known for his soulful voice, powerful stage presence, and deep connection to folk culture. He dedicated his musical journey to preserving and promoting authentic Nepali lok geet, earning respect from audiences across the country. His songs often reflected themes of love, struggle, rural life, and cultural identity, making him a beloved figure in the folk community. Praveen’s popular songs include “Jhyamma Jhyamma,” “Sali Ramro Pareki,” “Badhyau Ki Maya,” “Aankha Ko Nindra,” “Kanchi Hou Kanchi,” and “Tadha Tadha,” which helped him gain wide recognition and admiration. Through his music, he created a lasting legacy that continues to inspire fellow artists and listeners even after his untimely passing. He is remembered as a humble, passionate, and influential voice in Nepali folk music.

Pushpa Nepali (Born: 3 January 1932 AD – Died: 13 November 2001 AD) was a legendary Nepali singer, lyricist, and composer, celebrated for his powerful voice, disciplined artistry, and extraordinary contribution to the golden era of Radio Nepal. Born on Poush 19, 1988 BS in Kathmandu, he emerged as one of the most influential musical figures of his generation.He entered Radio Nepal in 2008 BS with a monthly salary of fifty rupees, marking the beginning of a remarkable musical journey. After serving for eight years, he briefly left the station, but his exceptional voice soon reached the ears of King Mahendra, who personally requested his return. Rejoining Radio Nepal, Pushpa Nepali resumed recording with renewed energy, and his voice quickly became one of the most admired in the country.By 2036 BS, he had recorded over 500 songs, establishing himself as one of the most prolific singers of his era. Alongside his vocal achievements, he also contributed around 25 lyrics and 25 musical compositions, all preserved as part of Nepal’s musical heritage.Pushpa Nepali’s artistry combined emotional depth, classical grounding, and cultural authenticity. His songs remain beloved across generations, and his influence continues to shape Nepali music long after his passing on Kartik 27, 2058 BS.

Tsujil Karmacharya is a renowned name in the Nepali music industry. Born on 26 December, 1979, in a small village of Bhainse in Central Region of Nepal sharing his birthdays with some of the world famous musicians (Ulrich of Metallica and James Kottak of Scorpions), Tsujil is not only a singer but also a model, music composer and an engineer. He has various titles and professions added with his name and have gained popularity in short period of time because of his multi talented characteristic. He used to watch the cultural shows organized by Rapti Club, a local club, which really impressed him when he was a child. He was inspired by his uncle who used to perform with the club regularly and later, he started walking on the steps of his elder brother. He used to sing and record songs into a worn out tape-recorder, playing the flute and harmonica and pencil sketching, etc. became his hobbies and he took all opportunities he got of singing at his school’s cultural programs despite his shy nature. He picked up guitar for the first time at the age of 14. However, back then, guitars were not allowed in his hostel so in order to kill desperation, he tore a hard cover from an old notebook, shaped it into a guitar’s neck, drew lines to resemble fret boards in it and stapled it to give the feel of strings. This is how he learned his first few chords. Interesting, isn’t it?