Music Nepal
Native name | म्यूजिक नेपाल |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | Santosh Sharma |
Music Nepal (Nepali: म्यूजिक नेपाल) is a Nepalese record label and music distribution company founded in 1982 by Santosh Sharma.
The company initially began as a recording studio equipped with advanced infrastructure for its time and focused on recording Nepali music. Music Nepal is recognized for recording one of the earliest commercially produced Nepali folk duet songs in the dohori style, a traditional musical form widely popular across rural Nepal.
In its early years, the company produced and distributed music primarily through cassette formats, with a strong emphasis on folk music from different regions of the country. As the popularity and demand for folk music grew, Music Nepal increasingly focused on promoting and preserving this genre, which has long been considered a central element of Nepal’s musical identity. Over time, the company expanded its catalog to include a wide range of musical genres.
With the shift toward digital media, Music Nepal transitioned from physical distribution to digital platforms and expanded its role as an aggregator of Nepali music worldwide. The company currently distributes music through major global services such as iTunes, Spotify, Sony Music Entertainment, and YouTube. As of 2020, Music Nepal’s YouTube channel was reported to be one of the most viewed entertainment channels originating from Nepal.
In 2016 (2074 B.S.), the company also launched its own mobile application to expand access to Nepali music through digital streaming.
In 2005 it founded a music school and research centre named Nepal Music Center in Kathmandu. The company has also published the list of its recordings.