Amber Gurung
Amber Gurung (Nepali: अम्बर गुरुङ) (February 26, 1938 – June 7, 2016) was a Nepali composer, singer and lyricist. He was popularly known as the music composer of Nepal's national anthem "Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka".[1]
Amber Gurung | |
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| Born | February 26, 1938 Darjeeling, India |
| Died | June 7, 2016 (aged 78) Grande Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Occupation | Composer, singer, lyricist |
| Language | Nepali language and Gurung |
| Residence | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Nationality | Indian (1938–1969) Nepalese (1970–2016) |
| Citizenship | India (1938–1969) Nepal (1970–2016) |
| Website | |
| www.ambergurung.com | |
Gurung died of esophageal cancer in Kathmandu, Nepal on June 7, 2016, aged 78.[2]
References
- "Music is not entertainment: Amber Gurung". República (Nepalese newspaper) myrepublica.com. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
- "Nepal national anthem composer Amber Gurung dies at 79".
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