Morup Namgyal is an Indian folk musician, composer and dramatist,[1] known for his contributions for the revival of Ladakhi and Tibetan folk music tradition.[2] He is reported to have traveled across the Ladakhi region in the 1960s and documented the songs of the region which has assisted in the preservation of the regional musical tradition.[3] He is one of the founders of Lamdon Social Welfare Society and Lamdon School, a not-for-profit institution promoting the cultural heritage of Ladakh.[3] Noted as an active figure in Ladakhi society,[4] he is a member of the advisory board of the Ladakh Arts and Media Organisation (LAMO).[1] and has contested in the Assembly Elections from the Lingshed constituency, though unsuccessfully.[5] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2004, for his contributions to Indian music.[6] His life has been made into a documentary, The Song Collector, directed by Erik Koto.[7]
Morup Namyal | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 April 1938 |
| Education | Bodhi College |
| Occupation(s) | Folk musician Composer Dramatist |
| Known for | Ladakhi folk songs |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
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References
External links
- "Voice of the Himalayas - Shri Morup Namgyal". TedXTalks. 4 November 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
- Morup Namgyal at IMDb