Umakanata 'Gogoi' Bairagi (1942 – 26 July 2023) was an Indian Tokari geet musician from Assam.[1] He was a composer of over 1400 Tokari Geets and had expertise over various fields of folk music. In 1971, he was honoured with the title of 'Bairagi' by All India Radio Dibrugarh and in 2011, he was honoured with the title 'Guru' by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Bairagi received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2013–2014, as well as the Pratima Pandey Award and the Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Sanghati Award.[2][3]
Guru Umakanta Bairagi | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Umakanta Gogoi |
| Born | 1942 Khowang, Dibrugarh, Assam Province, British India |
| Died | (aged 80) |
| Genres | Tokari geet |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Tokari |
Umakanta Bairagi died on 26 July 2023 at the age of 80.[4] His death was widely mourned across the state, and the Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma also expressed his condolences.[5]
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- ^ "Renowned folk artist Umakanta Bairagi passes away at 80". pragnews.com. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ Desk, Sentinel Digital (27 July 2023). "Noted Tokari Geet artiste Umakanta Bairagi passes away in Guwahati - Sentinelassam". www.sentinelassam.com. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ "President presents Sangeet Natak Akademi awards". The Hindu. 11 April 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ Assam: Renowned 'Tokari Geet' Artist Umakanta Bairagi Passes Away at 80
- ^ Desk, Sentinel Digital (26 July 2023). "Assam: Renowned 'Tokari Geet' Artist Umakanta Bairagi Passes Away at 80 - Sentinelassam". www.sentinelassam.com. Retrieved 30 July 2023.