Swor Samrat (स्वर सम्राट) Narayan Gopal Gurubacharya | |
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नारायणगोपाल गुरबाचार्य | |
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| Born | 4 October 1939 Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Died | 5 December 1990 (aged 51) Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Other names | Swar Samrat (Emperor of Voice) |
| Education | BA |
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| Years active | 1960–1990 |
| Spouse | Pemala Lama (m. 1971–1990) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Modern Classical, Semi Classical |
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Narayan Gopal Gurubacharya (Nepali: नारायणगोपाल गुरबाचार्य) (4 October 1939 – 5 December 1990), known professionally as Narayan Gopal and N. Gopal was a popular singer and composer of Nepali music.[1] Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons in Nepal, he is referred to as "Swar Samrat" (Nepali: स्वर सम्राट, meaning: Emperor of Voice) in Nepal. He also sang in Nepal Bhasa.
Owing to his vocal range he was capable of singing songs of every Nepalese genre. Often, his songs were accompanied by the sitar, harmonium and flute. He was also a music director from the 1950s to the 70s and belongs to the first generation of professional Nepali singers. His songs have been showcased in several movies and dramas across the country.[2][3]
Narayan Gopal released 137 songs during his lifetime, his first songs were composed by his friends Prem Dhoj Pradhan and Manik Ratna.[4][5]
Gopal was one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the 20th century and received many awards during his lifetime.
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