NSU lauds Padma Shri Guru Rewben Mashangva
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 28 2021:
The Naga Students' Union, Delhi in a statement issued yesterday, lauded Naga musical maestro Guru Rewben Mashangva who has been conferred with Padma Shri award by the Government of India on 72nd Republic Day 2021 for his service to art.
Guru Rewben Mashangva is a singer, songwriter, performer and folk music researcher from the Tangkhul Naga tribe, it added.
He is also a recipient of the National Tribal Award 2011-12 from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
NSU, Delhi further stated that it is indeed a proud moment for the whole Naga community as Rewben's popularity is spread across regions breaking the language barriers through his innate sense of rhythm and the universality of folk music.