"Nagani" (Burmese: နဂါးနီ, lit. 'Red Dragon') is a traditional Burmese song that became an anthem of British Burma's independence movement from Great Britain.[1] Thu Maung's rendition of the song remains a classic in Myanmar today.[2]
| "Nagani" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Khin Maung Yin | |
| Language | Burmese |
| English title | Red Dragon |
| Released | 1938 |
| Composer(s) | Shwedaing Nyunt |
| Producer(s) | Nagani Book Club |
Nagani was produced by the Nagani Book Club in 1938, as a means to promote the nascent enterprise.[3] Composed by Shwedaing Nyunt, it was first performed by Khin Maung Yin, a Burmese actor and singer.[3] The song was an immediate hit due to its tune and lyrics, which invokes the "Burmese dream," including the right to self-determination, national pride, and a means out of poverty.[3][2]
References edit
- ^ Aung Zaw (September 2002). "AND THE BAND PLAYED ON". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ^ a b Maung, Khin Chan Myae (2017-06-12). "Colonialism, nationalism and the Burmese dream". Frontier Myanmar. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ^ a b c Zöllner, Hans-Bernd, ed. (2006). "The Nagani Book Club – An Introduction" (PDF). Myanmar Literature Project Working Papers. Universität Passau. ISSN 1435-5310.