Seturam Shrestha

Seturam Shrestha was among the earliest important figures in modern Nepali music. He was honoured with the title of Ustad for his contributions, at the very beginning of the 20th century. Alongside romantic songs, he composed music that carried messages of social reform.

In 1908, he became the first Nepali artist ever to record a song on a gramophone disc. This milestone came before almost all of Nepal’s recorded musical history.