Vankhama

Vankhama was a traditional writer, composer and poet from Mizoram, India. He is known in Mizo literature for a unique lyrical style. He composed over 50 song. Among his famous works are Tlaizawng Par, Nunrawng Hmelṭha, Rimawi Ram and Mizo Vaihlo.[1] He received much of his musical training from the British Christian missionaries in Mizoram.[2]

Vankhama
Born1906
Mizoram, India
Died1970 (aged 63–64)
OccupationAcademic
Writer
Known forMizo literature
Parent(s)Vanchhunga

Personal

He was born in Diarkhai village. His father was the first Mizo pastor Vanchhunga. He studied in various places including Shillong, Silchar and Calcutta (now Kolkata). He is also father of two well known mizo singers Vanhlupuii and Vanlalruati.[3]

Songs

Mr Vankhama was the first Mizo Musician who brought the violin and Hawaiian Guitar from Kolkata in 1926, soon local craftsman started making guitars locally.[4] Some of his more famous works are:[5]

  • Khawngai Hnuchham
  • Rimawi Ram
  • Mizo Vaihlo
  • Nunrawng Hmelṭha

References
  1. "Vankhama". Kumtluang. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
  2. "Music – A Channel of Peace Contributed by Vanhlupuii". Retrieved 3 January 2019.
  3. "Vankhama". Nunkhua. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
  4. Pachuau, Joy. The Camera as a Witness. Cambridge. p. 40. ISBN 9781107073395.
  5. "Mizo Poetry". GOVERNMENT AIZAWL NORTH COLLEGE. Retrieved 3 January 2019.


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