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'''Vankhama''' was a traditional writer, composer and poet from Mizoram, India. He is known in [[Mizo literature]] for a unique lyrical style. He composed over 50 song. 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> |
'''Vankhama''' (1906-1970) was a traditional writer, composer and poet from Mizoram, India. He is known in [[Mizo literature]] for a unique lyrical style. He composed over 50 song. 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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Revision as of 18:41, 13 April 2022
Vankhama | |
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| Born | 1906 Assam, British India |
| 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 a unique lyrical style. He composed over 50 song. 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
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 father of two well known mizo singers Vanhlupuii and Vanlalruati.[3]
Songs
Mr Vankhama was the first Mizo Musician who brought the violin and Hawaiian Guitar from Kolkata in 1926, soon local craftsman started making guitars locally.[4] Some of his more famous works are:[5]
- Khawngai Hnuchham
- Rimawi Ram
- Mizo Vaihlo
- Nunrawng Hmelṭha
References
- ^ "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. The Camera as a Witness. Cambridge. p. 40. ISBN 9781107073395.
- ^ "Mizo Poetry". GOVERNMENT AIZAWL NORTH COLLEGE. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
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