Rewben Mashangva, also Guru Rewben Mashangva (born June 21, 1961), is a

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musician and singer from

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, India. He is known for reviving musical tradition of the Tangkhul Naga of Manipur, and use of traditional musical instruments in his songs. Influenced by musicians such as

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and

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, Rewben Mashangva has created many Naga tribal folk songs based on

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and

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rhythms. He is known by different names including, 'Bob Dylan of the Nagas' and 'King of Naga folk blues', plus 'Father of Naga folk blues'. He received the National Tribal Award 2011-12, for his contribution to the development of tribal music from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. The

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honoured him in 2021, with the award of

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, the fourth highest Indian civilian award for his rich contribution to art. Mashangva was featured in the first season of ''

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'', along with

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.'The King of Naga Folk Blues' Guru Rewben Mashangva and The Raghu Dixit Project Shine Bright on 'The Dewarists’ song 'Masti Ki Basti'
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Discography

* ''Tantivy'' (1999) * ''Creation'' (2006) * ''Our Story'' (2012)

References

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