Muna Thapa Magar (Nepali: मुना थापा मगर)[1] is a Nepali folk singer from Manakamana-9, Gorkha. She was born in the village Siling Lamchhapa, Manakamana Village Development Committee, Gorkha district.[2]
Muna Thapa Magar मुना थापा मगर | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Muna Magar |
Also known as | Muna Thapa Magar |
Born | 8 August Manakamana, Gorkha, Nepal |
Genres | Nepali folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 2003–present |
Labels | Independent |
Website | www |
She was brought up in Siling, Lamachap Manakamana Gorkha.[3] Her debut was in Tanahu Aabukhaireni where she went on stage to fill the gap for her friend who could not sing because of a throat problem.[citation needed]
After the Nepal earthquake of April 2015, she contributed relief materials to victims.[4]
![]() | This section needs additional citations for verification. (July 2019) |
Year | Award | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2009 | Tuborg Image Music Award | Best Dohori Singer | Won |
2009 | Bindabasini Music Award[citation needed] | Folk Singer of the Year | Won |
2010 | Hits FM Music Award | Album of the Year | Won |
2010 | Image Award | Dohori Singer Of the Year | Won |
2013 | Music Khabar Award | Folk Singer of the Year | Won |
2014 | Music Khabar music award | Folk singer of the year | Won |
2015 | Music Khabar Award[citation needed] | Folk Singer of the year | Won |
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link)5. Nepali Lok Dohori and Muna Thapa Magar's journey so far.