Thanga Darlong | |
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 Darlong holding the traditional musical instrument 'Rosem' | |
| Background information | |
| Born | (1920-07-20)20 July 1920 |
| Died | 3 December 2023(2023-12-03) (aged 103) |
| Genres | Folk Music of Tripura |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Rosem |
Thanga Darlong (20 July 1920 – 3 December 2023) was an Indian folk music artist, known for his contribution to thefolk music of Tripura, and his work in preserving and promoting the traditional instrumentRosem.
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Thanga Darlong was born in Muruai village in Tripura. He was awarded thePadma Shri (2019), the fourth highestcivilian award in India.[2][3] He is also a recipient ofSangeet Natak Akademi Award (2014), the highest Indian recognition given to practising artists.[4][5] He is also a recipient of Academic Fellowship Award (2015),[6] state-level Vayoshresta Samman (2016) and Centenarian Award.[5]
Darlong hailed from a Small Hilly ADC Village DeoraCherra Muraibari under Gournagar RD Block ofKailashahar inUnakoti district, Tripura. In 2016, he was also showcased in Tree of Tongues in Tripura directed byJosy Joseph.[2]
Darlong was listed in the 2024 edition ofGuinness World Records as the oldest professional male folk musician at 98 years and 319 days.[1]
Darlong died on 3 December 2023, at the age of 103.[7]
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