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(1938-02-26)February 26, 1938
Darjeeling, India
DiedJune 7, 2016(2016-06-07) (aged 78)
Grande Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
OccupationComposer, singer, lyricist
LanguageNepali language and Gurung
ResidenceKathmandu, Nepal
NationalityIndian (1938–1969) Nepalese (1970–2016)
CitizenshipIndia (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

  1. Music is not entertainment: Amber Gurung. República (Nepalese newspaper) myrepublica.com. http://archives.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=22110. Retrieved 14 March 2014. 
  2. "Nepal national anthem composer Amber Gurung dies at 79".