Lourembam Bedabati Devi : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Music
*
Lourembam Bedabatl Devi : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Music
LOUREMBAM BEDABATi DEVI Akademi Award: Music
Born in 1955, Lourembam Bedabati Devi of Chingamakha Yanglem Leikai, Imphal, is a renowned artiste and guru of traditional Manipuri folk song known as Khunung Eshei or Khuilang Eshei.
She imbibed the finer ingredients of Manipuri folk song sitting under the feet of several revered gurus including Guru Mangoljao, Guru Khonang, Guru Nungshi Devi, Gum Maibarn Tomba and Gum Nodia.
Having acquired a vast repertoire of practical and theoretical knowledge, she successfully embarked on a mission of popularising folk music to a certain level.
Also a holder 3-year diploma course in Manipuri Dance from JNMDA, Imphal, Bedabati Devi believes in main taining the integnty of tradition while exploring her creativity without compromising on the traditionality of the art form.
A widely travelled artiste, she has also demonstrated her mastery over the many tunes, techniques and nuances of the highly variegated Manipuri folk song on various stages all over the globe.
Apart from being a popular performer, she is also recognised as a gum who has produced more than twenty artistes of traditional folk song and dance.
In recognition of her excellence and contributions in the field of traditional Manipuri folk song, Lourembam Bedabati Devi is conferred with Manipur State Kala Akademi Award.
Photo Gallery:
o Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011 ceremony at MCA on 15 April 2014 :: Part 2
o Photo: Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011 ceremony at MCA on 15 April 2014 :: Part 1
* Daniel Chabungbam sent this info for e-pao.net
This article was posted on May 21, 2014.
* Comments posted by users in this discussion thread and other parts of this site are opinions of the individuals posting them (whose user ID is displayed alongside) and not the views of e-pao.net. We strongly recommend that users exercise responsibility, sensitivity and caution over language while writing your opinions which will be seen and read by other users. Please read a complete Guideline on using comments on this website.