Rana Kharkongor
Rana Kharkongor | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1951 or 1952 |
| Origin | Shillong |
| Died | (aged 69) NEIGRIHMS, Shillong |
| Genres | Folk music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
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]
Biography
Kharkongor started singing in the 1970s and throughout his career received 'Grade A' by
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
- 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
- ^ 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.