Preserving tunes and melodies for the posterity

Started in 2021, Nepal Music Archive aims to digitise the whole of Nepal’s music scene—songs, album covers, and articles—some dating as far as the 1950s.

From the haunting melodies of the Gandharvas to the rhythmic beats of the Tamangs, Nepal’s musical symphony ties together diverse traditions, carrying stories that intertwine with the history, cultures and traditions of the people who sing them. Among them lie tunes by icons like Narayan Gopal and Aruna Lama that have shaped eras and left indelible marks.