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'''Vankhama''' (1906-1970) was a traditional writer, composer and poet from Mizoram, India. He is known in [[Mizo literature]] for |
'''Vankhama''' (1906-1970) was a traditional writer, composer and poet from [[Mizoram, India]]. He is known in [[Mizo literature]] for his unique lyrical style. He composed over 50 songs along his career. Among his famous works are ''Tlaizawng Par'', ''Nunrawng Hmelṭha'', ''Rimawi Ram'' and ''Mizo Vaihlo''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vankhama |url=https://kumtluang123.blogspot.com/2018/06/vankhama.html |website=Kumtluang |accessdate=3 January 2019}}</ref> He received much of his musical training from the British Christian missionaries in Mizoram.<ref>{{cite web |title=Music – A Channel of Peace Contributed by Vanhlupuii |url=https://www.theindiapost.com/nation/north-east-post/music-%E2%80%93-a-channel-of-peace-contributed-by-vanhlupuii/ |accessdate=3 January 2019}}</ref> |
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==Personal== |
==Personal== |
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He was born in Diarkhai village. His father was the first Mizo pastor, Vanchhunga. He studied in various places including Shillong, Silchar and Calcutta (now Kolkata). He is also the father of two well known Mizo singers [[Vanhlupuii]] and |
He was born in Diarkhai village. His father was the first Mizo pastor, Vanchhunga. He studied in various places, including [[Shillong]], [[Silchar]] and [[Calcutta]] (now Kolkata). In his family life he was married to Pi Laldengi. He is also the father of two well known Mizo singers [[Vanhlupuii]] and Vanlalruati.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vankhama |url=https://nunkhua.weebly.com/hlakungpui-luahtute.html |website=Nunkhua |accessdate=3 January 2019}}</ref> |
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==Songs== |
==Songs== |
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[[File:Vankhama and Laldengi.jpg|thumb|Pu Vankhama and wife Pi Laldengi]] |
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Vankhama was the first Mizo Musician who brought the violin and Hawaiian Guitar from Kolkata in 1926, soon |
Vankhama was the first Mizo Musician who brought the violin and Hawaiian Guitar from Kolkata in 1926, which soon led to local craftsmen making guitars locally.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Pachuau |first1=Joy |title=The Camera as a Witness |date=13 April 2015 |publisher=Cambridge |isbn=9781107073395 |pages=40}}</ref> |
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Some of his more famous works are:<ref>{{cite web |title=Mizo Poetry |url=https://ganc.mizoram.gov.in/page/course-mizo.html |website=GOVERNMENT AIZAWL NORTH COLLEGE |accessdate=3 January 2019}}</ref> |
Some of his more famous works are:<ref>{{cite web |title=Mizo Poetry |url=https://ganc.mizoram.gov.in/page/course-mizo.html |website=GOVERNMENT AIZAWL NORTH COLLEGE |accessdate=3 January 2019}}</ref> |
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*''Khawngai Hnuchham'' |
*''Khawngai Hnuchham'' |
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Vankhama | |
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| Born | 1906 |
| Died | 1970 (aged 63–64) |
| Occupation(s) | Academic Writer |
| Known for | Mizo literature |
| Parent | Vanchhunga |
Vankhama (1906-1970) was a traditional writer, composer and poet from Mizoram, India. He is known in Mizo literature for his unique lyrical style. He composed over 50 songs along his career. Among his famous works are Tlaizawng Par, Nunrawng Hmelṭha, Rimawi Ram and Mizo Vaihlo.[1] He received much of his musical training from the British Christian missionaries in Mizoram.[2]
Personal
[edit]He was born in Diarkhai village. His father was the first Mizo pastor, Vanchhunga. He studied in various places, including Shillong, Silchar and Calcutta (now Kolkata). In his family life he was married to Pi Laldengi. He is also the father of two well known Mizo singers Vanhlupuii and Vanlalruati.[3]
Songs
[edit]
Vankhama was the first Mizo Musician who brought the violin and Hawaiian Guitar from Kolkata in 1926, which soon led to local craftsmen making guitars locally.[4] Some of his more famous works are:[5]
- Khawngai Hnuchham
- Rimawi Ram
- Mizo Vaihlo
- Nunrawng Hmelṭha
References
[edit]- ^ "Vankhama". Kumtluang. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ^ "Music – A Channel of Peace Contributed by Vanhlupuii". Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ^ "Vankhama". Nunkhua. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ^ Pachuau, Joy (13 April 2015). The Camera as a Witness. Cambridge. p. 40. ISBN 9781107073395.
- ^ "Mizo Poetry". GOVERNMENT AIZAWL NORTH COLLEGE. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
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