Narayan Gopal (नारायण गोपाल गुरुवाचार्य) was the most prominent and popular singer in Nepali music history. His songs are even popular today. He is popularly known as "Swar Samrat" (स्वर सम्राट, meaning: Emperor of Voice) in Nepali music.He is also well known as "Tragedy King" He is well known as a singer as well as a composer. His voice range allowed him to sing songs of every genre of Nepali music. His songs are often richly orchestrated with the sitar, harmonium and flute.

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