Rewben Mashangva, also Guru Rewben Mashangva (born 21 June 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 '' The Dewarists'', along with The Raghu Dixit Project.'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

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mashangva, Rewben 1961 births Living people Musicians from Manipur People from Ukhrul district Country blues musicians 20th-century Indian musicians Naga people Indian male singer-songwriters Indian singer-songwriters 20th-century Indian male singers 20th-century Indian singers 20th-century Indian folk musicians 21st-century Indian musicians 21st-century Indian male singers 21st-century Indian folk musicians Recipients of the Padma Shri in arts 21st-century Naga singers