Bartika Rai, known by her stage name Bartika Eam Rai, is a Nepali singer/songwriter based on New York City, United States. Bartika’s stage middle name, “Eam,” is a tribute to her father. Her songs often describe abstract themes of death and existence.

Bartika started her musical career as a vocalist for a metal band called Gothica in 2010 after she decided to become a solo artist, she left the band.

Bartika became a recognized artist after her first debut EP, Bimbaakash, launched in 2016. Her second album Taral got released in 2018 followed by her third album Si Ma Na released in December 2019.