Gopal Yonjan papers

Collection — Box: 6

Identifier: 8534

Scope and content

Collection contains audio and visual media in assorted formats, awards, a harmonium, Yonjan's notebooks, photographs, along with other documentation of Yonjan's work as a musician, singer, and composer.

Dates

circa 1960s-1990s.

Creator

Yonjan, Gopal, 1943-1997. (Person)

Language of Material

In English and Nepali.

Conditions Governing Use

Due to the fragility and potential degradation of moving image and sound recordings, viewing and listening is limited to items that have been digitized. If an item is in another media format, you may request to have the item digitized for access. Information on ordering access copies may be found on the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections webpage. Audio visual material that has been digitized: All magnetic media in Series IV. Audio Recordings.

Conditions Governing Use

Mold present in open-reel tapes stored in boxes 1-2. Individuals with weak immune systems may need to take extra precautions.

Biographical / Historical

Gopal Yonjan was born in Okaytee Tea Estate in Mirik in Darjeeling on August 26, 1943. He became a prominent popular singer and composer of Nepali music. He was also known for his patriotic Nepali songs. His voice range allowed him to sing songs of every genre of Nepalese music. He belongs to the first generation of Nepali singers who became professional singers. His songs have also been used in several movies and dramas across the country. He died in New Delhi, India on May 20, 1997.