Vankhama (1906-1970) was a traditional writer, composer and poet from Mizoram, India. He is known in

Mizo literature Mizo literature is the literature written in Mizo ṭawng, the principal language of the Mizo peoples, which has both written and oral traditions. It has undergone a considerable change in the 20th century. The language developed mainly from th ...

for a unique lyrical style. He composed over 50 song. Among his famous works are ''Tlaizawng Par'', ''Nunrawng Hmelṭha'', ''Rimawi Ram'' and ''Mizo Vaihlo''. He received much of his musical training from the British Christian missionaries in Mizoram.

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.

Songs

Vankhama was the first Mizo Musician who brought the violin and Hawaiian Guitar from Kolkata in 1926, soon local craftsman started making guitars locally. Some of his more famous works are: *''Khawngai Hnuchham'' *''Rimawi Ram'' *''Mizo Vaihlo'' *''Nunrawng Hmelṭha''

References

Scholars from Mizoram Mizo people Indian male writers Writers from Mizoram 1906 births 1970 deaths {{India-writer-stub