Thanga Darlong
Thanga Darlong | |
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Background information | |
Born | (1920-07-20) July 20, 1920 (age 103) India |
Genres | Folk Music of Tripura |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Rosem |
Thanga Darlong (born 20 July 1920) is an Indian folk music artist, known for his contribution to the folk music of Tripura and his work in preserving & promoting the traditional instrument Rosem.
He was awarded the Padma Shri (2019), the fourth highest civilian award in India. He is also a recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2014), the highest Indian recognition given to practising artists. He is also a recipient of Academic Fellowship Award (2015), state-level Vayoshresta Samman (2016) and Centenarian Award.
Darlong hails from a Small Hilly ADC Village DeoraCherra Muraibari under Gournagar RD Block of Kailashahar in Unakoti district, Tripura. In 2016, he was also showcased in Tree of Tongues in Tripura directed by Josy Joseph.
Honours
- Padma Shri (2019)
- Vayoshresta Samman (2016)
- Academic Fellowship Award (2015),
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2014)
See also
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