Rana Kharkongor (1951/1952 – 21 May 2021) was a Khasi-Indian singer, songwriter and video director.[1][2][3] He was well known for his release "Tiew Kulab" and was a part of the album Jingkieng Ksiar.[4]
Rana Kharkongor | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1951 or 1952 |
| Origin | Shillong |
| Died | (aged 69) NEIGRIHMS, Shillong |
| Genres | Folk music |
| Occupation | Singer |
Biography
editKharkongor started singing in the 1970s and throughout his career received 'Grade A' by All India Radio, and was featured on National DD Metro POP TIME Programme in the year 1986.[5] He has produced twenty-seven albums which were mostly recorded in Calcutta and has 29 albums to his credit.[5][4]
In October 2013, Kharkongor was involved in the protest against bandhs by giving a performance alongside artist such as Lou Majaw.[6] A few years later he performed on 2 April 2016 at the Monolith Festival.[7]
Kharkongor was a victim of COVID-19. He died at the age of 69 on Friday morning 21 May 2021.[5][1]
Discography
edit- Jingkieng Ksiar volume 1, 2 and 3 (1983)
- Best of Jingkieng Ksiar (1984)
- Balei ia nga (1985)
- Lashai dei ka Mynta (1986)
- Special Collection (1986)
- The Pioneer (1987)
- Nga ju kynmaw (1990)
- Top Hits of Jingkieng Ksiar (1991)
- Ngam long marwei (1993)
- Ngan jam shakhmat (1995)
- Star of 22 Hits (1995)
- 24 Non Stop (1995)
- LTC Hikai ia u A (1996)
- Junom (1996)
- LTC Nongpyniap (1997)
- Ummat u Tirot Sing (1997)
- Golden Sentimental Tang Sur Jingrwai (2003)
- Rock Collection (2004)
- Rangli (2005)
- Adona (2004)
References
edit- ^ a b "Deaths in May 2021", Wikipedia, 15 June 2021, retrieved 15 June 2021
- ^ oberoi, rashmi. "Folk Music: The Roots of Culture". The Citizen. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ NYOOOZ. "Meghalaya: Eminent Khasi singer Rana Kharkongor passed away in Shillong | Shillong NYOOOZ". NYOOOZ. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Forgotten melodies". The Shillong Times. 23 March 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ a b c "Noted Khasi singer Rana Kharkongor passed away". The Shillong Times. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ Manosh Das (24 October 2013). "Shillong hits high note of protest against bandhs | Guwahati News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ "List of artistes and bands to perform at the Monolith Festival". thenortheasttoday.com. 30 March 2016. Retrieved 15 June 2021.