Haobam Ningol Loitongbam Ongbi Sumati Devi
Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2013
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Haobam Ningol Loitongbam Ongbi Sumati Devi
SMT. HAOBAM NINGOL LOITONGBAM ONGBI SUMATI DEVI
Akademi Award: Music
Born in 1940, Smt. Haobam Ningol Loitongbam Ongbi Sumati Devi of Nagamapal Kangjabi Leirak, Imphal, is one of the few noted female artistes of Manoharsai kirtan, one of the art forms which is in a dying state.
A devoted artiste, she has been in the forefront working tirelessly for the revival of this art for the last many years.
A bom lover of music, Smt. Sumati Devi received initial training in music at a young age sitting under the feet of L. Ibopishak Singh.
Later she received formal lessons in music at a local music college and further went to Bhatkande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow and completed Visharad in vocal.
She went on to become an approved singer of All India Radio, Imphal, realising her long cherished dream.
The turning point in her career came after her marriage to Tabla Guru Menjor Singh, whose father L. Ibomcha Singh was himself a renowned guru of Manoharsai.
With a sound foundation in music and family blessing, she learnt Manoharsai from many well-known gurus such as S. Ibopishak Singh, G. Robindro Sharma, H. Modhu Sharma, G. Bhagendra Sharma etc. to become an accomplished Manoharsai singer.
With the zeal to popularise the art form, she has performed widely across the State in numerous festivals, ceremonies and cultural events. A popular singer, her style and expression blend the best of her illustrious gurus.
For her noteworthy contribution in the field of Manoharsai music, Smt. Haobam Ningol Loitongbam Ongbi Sumati Devi is honoured with Manipur State Kala Akademi Award.
* Daniel Chabungbam provided this information to e-pao.net
This article was posted on March 29, 2016.
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