Laishram Ongbi Labango Leima
Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2013
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Laishram Ongbi Labango Leima
SMT. LAISHRAM ONGBI LABANGO LEIMA
Akademi Award: Music
Born in 1938, Sml. Laishram Ongbi Labango Leima of Uripok Lamboi Khongnang Makhong, Imphal is one of the pioneer singers of Meitei Eshei.
Also trained in Nata Sankirtan in and Manipuri folk music, she has not only carved out a niche for herself in the realm of Metei Eshei but also contributed immensely towards the popularisation of this art form.
Smt. Labango Leima received training in Meitei Eshei from a young age from various gurus including Ingudam Ibomcha Meitei, Hijam Lila Singh, Lourembam Ahanbi Leima, Ch. Iboyaiina etc.
Her career further received a thrust after her marriage to Laishram Tomal, who was himself an ardent exponent of Meitei Eshei.
Under his able guidance and support, Smt. Labango Leima began to embark on long and successful journey in the field.
She has widely performed not only inside the State but has also toured several other regions of Northeast India as a Meitei Eshei artiste.
In addition to her performance in various ritualistic ceremonies, festivals and cultural events, she has also popularised the art through her innumerable audio recordings.
Besides, she also takes the credit for producing several artistes of Meitei Eshei. In recognition of her contribution, she was earlier bestowed with several honours including Seva Award conferred by Anji Cultural Academy.
For her immense contribution to and relentless effort in popularising Metei Eshei, Smt. Laishram Ongbi Labango Leima is honoured with Manipur State Kala Akademi Award.
* Daniel Chabungbam provided this information to e-pao.net
This article was posted on March 26, 2016.
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