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'''Rewben Mashangva''', also '''Guru Rewben Mashangva''' (born June 21, 1961),<ref>{{cite news|title=Noble endeavour to bring back folk music glory|url=http://www.sentinelassam.com/ghy_city/story.php?sec=1&subsec=0&id=98819&dtP=2012-04-03&ppr=1|access-date=5 April 2012|newspaper=The Sentinel|date=2 December 2009}}</ref> is a [[folk music|folk]] musician and singer from [[Manipur]], India.<ref>{{cite news|title=When folk meets Western - Youngsters listen to masters create music at Shilpgram festival|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1111203/jsp/northeast/story_14832074.jsp#.T33MmqstjHU|newspaper=The Telegraph|access-date=5 April 2012|date=3 December 2011|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> He is known for reviving musical tradition of the [[Tangkhul Naga]] of Manipur, and use of traditional musical instruments in his songs.<ref name=sentinel1>{{cite news|title=Naga musician reviving dying folk music|url=http://www.sentinelassam.com/nationalmain.php?sec=2&subsec=3&ppr=1&dtP=2009-10-05|access-date=5 April 2012|newspaper=The Sentinel|date=4 October 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202022545/http://www.sentinelassam.com/nationalmain.php?sec=2&subsec=3&ppr=1&dtP=2009-10-05|archive-date=2 February 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=tribute>{{cite news|title=North East tribute to Hazarika in Delhi on February 18|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-15/guwahati/31062372_1_bhupen-hazarika-musical-evening-singers|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103084619/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-15/guwahati/31062372_1_bhupen-hazarika-musical-evening-singers|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 January 2013|access-date=5 April 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=15 February 2012}}</ref> Influenced by musicians such as [[Bob Dylan]] and [[Bob Marley]], Rewben Mashangva has created many [[Naga people#Folk song and dances|Naga tribal folk songs]] based on [[blues]] and [[ballad]] rhythms.<ref name=sentinel1 /> He is known by different names including, 'Bob Dylan of the Nagas' and<ref>{{cite news|title=Naga tribes stress unity at harvest fest|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050216/asp/northeast/story_4382309.asp|access-date=5 April 2012|newspaper=The Telegraph|date=26 February 2005|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> 'King of Naga folk blues',<ref name=sentinel1 /><ref>{{cite news|title=End of a musical journey - Rewben to make melody in final episode of Dewarists|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1111217/jsp/northeast/story_14890578.jsp#.T33MlKstjHU|access-date=5 April 2012|newspaper=The Telegraph|date=17 December 2011|location=Calcutta, India|first=Dipanjan|last=Sinha}}</ref> plus 'Father of Naga folk blues'.<ref>{{cite web|title=‘The father of Naga folk blues’ wins Northeast Excellence Award for 2009|url=http://siroy.info/articlepage.aspx?article=js38Xa1ejgG6JDaErmhcDg==|publisher=Siroy.info|access-date=6 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Sengupta|first=Somini|title=Town in India Rocks (No Use to Wonder Why, Babe)|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/23/arts/music/23dylan.html?pagewanted=print|access-date=7 April 2012|newspaper=New York Times|date=23 June 2008}}</ref> He received the National Tribal Award 2011-12, for his contribution to the development of tribal music from the [[Ministry of Tribal Affairs (India)|Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Manipur’s Guru Rewben Mashangva and Mary Kom receive National Tribal Award in New Delhi|url=http://tntmagazine.in/news/manipurs-guru-rewben-mashangva-and-mary-kom-receive-national-tribal-award-in-new-delhi/|access-date=5 April 2012|newspaper=North East Today|date=25 March 2012}}</ref> The [[Government of India]] honoured him in 2021, with the award of [[Padma Shri]], the fourth highest Indian civilian award for his rich contribution to art.<ref name="Padma Shri">{{cite web|url=https://padmaawards.gov.in/PDFS/2021AwardeesList.pdf |title=Padma Shri |publisher=Padma Shri |date=2021 |access-date=March 6, 2021}}</ref>
'''Rewben Mashangva''', also '''Guru Rewben Mashangva''' (born 21 June 1961),<ref>{{cite news|title=Noble endeavour to bring back folk music glory|url=http://www.sentinelassam.com/ghy_city/story.php?sec=1&subsec=0&id=98819&dtP=2012-04-03&ppr=1|access-date=5 April 2012|newspaper=The Sentinel|date=2 December 2009}}</ref> is a [[folk music|folk]] musician and singer from [[Manipur]], India.<ref>{{cite news|title=When folk meets Western – Youngsters listen to masters create music at Shilpgram festival|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1111203/jsp/northeast/story_14832074.jsp#.T33MmqstjHU|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130203121110/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1111203/jsp/northeast/story_14832074.jsp%23.T33MmqstjHU|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 February 2013|newspaper=The Telegraph|access-date=5 April 2012|date=3 December 2011|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> He is known for reviving musical tradition of the [[Tangkhul Naga people|Tangkhul Naga]] of Manipur, and use of traditional musical instruments in his songs.<ref name=sentinel1>{{cite news|title=Naga musician reviving dying folk music|url=http://www.sentinelassam.com/nationalmain.php?sec=2&subsec=3&ppr=1&dtP=2009-10-05|access-date=5 April 2012|newspaper=The Sentinel|date=4 October 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202022545/http://www.sentinelassam.com/nationalmain.php?sec=2&subsec=3&ppr=1&dtP=2009-10-05|archive-date=2 February 2013}}</ref><ref name=tribute>{{cite news|title=North East tribute to Hazarika in Delhi on February 18|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-15/guwahati/31062372_1_bhupen-hazarika-musical-evening-singers|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103084619/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-15/guwahati/31062372_1_bhupen-hazarika-musical-evening-singers|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 January 2013|access-date=5 April 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=15 February 2012}}</ref> Influenced by musicians such as [[Bob Dylan]] and [[Bob Marley]], Rewben Mashangva has created many [[Naga people#Folk song and dance|Naga tribal folk songs]] based on [[blues]] and [[ballad]] rhythms.<ref name=sentinel1 /> He is known by different names including, 'Bob Dylan of the Nagas' and<ref>{{cite news|title=Naga tribes stress unity at harvest fest|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050216/asp/northeast/story_4382309.asp|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130203121705/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050216/asp/northeast/story_4382309.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 February 2013|access-date=5 April 2012|newspaper=The Telegraph|date=26 February 2005|location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> 'King of Naga folk blues',<ref name=sentinel1 /><ref>{{cite news|title=End of a musical journey – Rewben to make melody in final episode of Dewarists|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1111217/jsp/northeast/story_14890578.jsp#.T33MlKstjHU|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130203132940/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1111217/jsp/northeast/story_14890578.jsp%23.T33MlKstjHU|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 February 2013|access-date=5 April 2012|newspaper=The Telegraph|date=17 December 2011|location=Calcutta, India|first=Dipanjan|last=Sinha}}</ref> plus 'Father of Naga folk blues'.<ref>{{cite web|title='The father of Naga folk blues' wins Northeast Excellence Award for 2009|url=http://siroy.info/articlepage.aspx?article=js38Xa1ejgG6JDaErmhcDg==|publisher=Siroy.info|access-date=6 April 2012|archive-date=24 August 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100824030745/http://siroy.info/articlepage.aspx?article=js38Xa1ejgG6JDaErmhcDg==|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Sengupta|first=Somini|title=Town in India Rocks (No Use to Wonder Why, Babe)|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/23/arts/music/23dylan.html?pagewanted=print|access-date=7 April 2012|newspaper=The New York Times|date=23 June 2008}}</ref> He received the National Tribal Award 2011–12, for his contribution to the development of tribal music from the [[Ministry of Tribal Affairs (India)|Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Manipur's Guru Rewben Mashangva and Mary Kom receive National Tribal Award in New Delhi|url=http://tntmagazine.in/news/manipurs-guru-rewben-mashangva-and-mary-kom-receive-national-tribal-award-in-new-delhi/|access-date=5 April 2012|newspaper=North East Today|date=25 March 2012}}</ref> The [[Government of India]] honoured him in 2021, with the award of [[Padma Shri]], the fourth highest Indian civilian award for his rich contribution to art.<ref name="Padma Shri">{{cite web|url=https://padmaawards.gov.in/PDFS/2021AwardeesList.pdf |title=Padma Shri |publisher=Padma Shri |date=2021 |access-date=6 March 2021}}</ref>


Mashangva was featured in the first season of ''[[The Dewarists]]'', along with [[The Raghu Dixit Project]].<ref>[https://www.oknortheast.com/2012/10/guru-rewben-mashangva-and-raghu-dixit.html 'The King of Naga Folk Blues' Guru Rewben Mashangva and The Raghu Dixit Project Shine Bright on 'The Dewarists’ song 'Masti Ki Basti'] ''OK North East''</ref>
Mashangva was featured in the first season of ''[[The Dewarists]]'', along with [[The Raghu Dixit Project]].<ref>[https://www.oknortheast.com/2012/10/guru-rewben-mashangva-and-raghu-dixit.html 'The King of Naga Folk Blues' Guru Rewben Mashangva and The Raghu Dixit Project Shine Bright on 'The Dewarists’ song 'Masti Ki Basti'] ''OK North East''</ref>
== Acting ==
In 2023, Rewben made his acting debut in the Manipuri film ''[[Joseph's Son|Joseph’s Son]]'', which had its world premiere at the [[Shanghai International Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 June 2023 |title=Manipuri film 'Joseph ki Macha' to premiere at Shanghai International Film Festival |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/manipuri-film-joseph-ki-macha-to-premiere-at-shanghai-international-film-festival/articleshow/100884844.cms?from=mdr |access-date=23 June 2025 |work=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=5 June 2023 |title=India's lone entry Haobam Paban Kumar's 'Joseph's Son' to world premiere at Shanghai film festival |url=https://ukhrultimes.com/indias-lone-entry-haobam-paban-kumars-josephs-son-to-world-premiere-at-shanghai-film-festival/ |access-date=23 June 2025 |work=Ukhrul Times}}</ref> He received the Jury Award for his portrayal of Joseph in the film at the [[1st North East India Film Festival, Manipur]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 March 2024 |title=Five-day North East India Film Festival concludes in Manipur |url=https://www.sakshipost.com/news/five-day-north-east-india-film-festival-concludes-manipur-280029 |access-date=23 June 2025 |work=Sakshi Post}}</ref> He also won the Best Music award for the film at the 1st [[Guwahati Asian Film Festival]] 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 February 2025 |title=Assamese film 'Before Spring', Manipur's 'Joseph's Son' clinch top awards at Guwahati Asian Film Festival |url=https://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/assamese-film-before-spring-manipurs-josephs-son-clinch-top-awards-at-guwahati-asian-film-festival-1168685-2025-02-10 |access-date=23 June 2025 |work=India Today NE}}</ref> At the 16th Manipur State Film Awards, he was honored with the Best Lyrics award.<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 April 2025 |title=Mareibak Ningba Herachandra adjudged best film |url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2025/4/9/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Apr-9-Mareibak-Ningba-Herachandra-has-been-declared-the-best-film-at-the-16th.html |access-date=23 June 2025 |work=The Sangai Express}}</ref>
Rewben's performance as Joseph in film was recognized by ''Screen Echoes Manipur'' as one of the Best Eight Performances in Manipuri Cinema of the Last Decade.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Manipur |first=Screen Echoes |date=21 June 2025 |title=Best 8 Performances In Manipuri Cinema In The Last Decade |url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.Best_8_Performances_in_Manipuri_Cinema_in_the_last_Decade |access-date=23 June 2025 |work=E-Pao}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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Rewben Mashangva
Closeup of Rewben Mashangva at Bangalore Literature Festival, 2016
Closeup of Rewben Mashangva at Bangalore Literature Festival, 2016
Background information
Born (1961-06-21) 21 June 1961 (age 65)
Ukhrul, Manipur, India
GenresFolk
Occupation(s)Hao music exponent
InstrumentsGuitar, flute, folk fiddle, harmonica
Years active1985–present
Websiterewben.com

Rewben Mashangva, also Guru Rewben Mashangva (born 21 June 1961),[1] is a folk musician and singer from Manipur, India.[2] He is known for reviving musical tradition of the Tangkhul Naga of Manipur, and use of traditional musical instruments in his songs.[3][4] Influenced by musicians such as Bob Dylan and Bob Marley, Rewben Mashangva has created many Naga tribal folk songs based on blues and ballad rhythms.[3] He is known by different names including, 'Bob Dylan of the Nagas' and[5] 'King of Naga folk blues',[3][6] plus 'Father of Naga folk blues'.[7][8] He received the National Tribal Award 2011–12, for his contribution to the development of tribal music from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.[9] The Government of India honoured him in 2021, with the award of Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award for his rich contribution to art.[10]

Mashangva was featured in the first season of The Dewarists, along with The Raghu Dixit Project.[11]

Acting[edit | edit source]

In 2023, Rewben made his acting debut in the Manipuri film Joseph’s Son, which had its world premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival.[12][13] He received the Jury Award for his portrayal of Joseph in the film at the 1st North East India Film Festival, Manipur.[14] He also won the Best Music award for the film at the 1st Guwahati Asian Film Festival 2025.[15] At the 16th Manipur State Film Awards, he was honored with the Best Lyrics award.[16]

Rewben's performance as Joseph in film was recognized by Screen Echoes Manipur as one of the Best Eight Performances in Manipuri Cinema of the Last Decade.[17]

Discography[edit | edit source]

  • Tantivy (1999)
  • Creation (2006)
  • Our Story (2012)

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Noble endeavour to bring back folk music glory". The Sentinel. 2 December 2009. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  2. ↑ "When folk meets Western – Youngsters listen to masters create music at Shilpgram festival". The Telegraph. Calcutta, India. 3 December 2011. Retrieved 5 April 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Naga musician reviving dying folk music". The Sentinel. 4 October 2008. Retrieved 5 April 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ↑ "North East tribute to Hazarika in Delhi on February 18". The Times of India. 15 February 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  5. ↑ "Naga tribes stress unity at harvest fest". The Telegraph. Calcutta, India. 26 February 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  6. ↑ Sinha, Dipanjan (17 December 2011). "End of a musical journey – Rewben to make melody in final episode of Dewarists". The Telegraph. Calcutta, India. Retrieved 5 April 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  7. ↑ "'The father of Naga folk blues' wins Northeast Excellence Award for 2009". Siroy.info. Archived from the original on 24 August 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
  8. ↑ Sengupta, Somini (23 June 2008). "Town in India Rocks (No Use to Wonder Why, Babe)". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 April 2012.
  9. ↑ "Manipur's Guru Rewben Mashangva and Mary Kom receive National Tribal Award in New Delhi". North East Today. 25 March 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  10. ↑ "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  11. ↑ 'The King of Naga Folk Blues' Guru Rewben Mashangva and The Raghu Dixit Project Shine Bright on 'The Dewarists’ song 'Masti Ki Basti' OK North East
  12. ↑ "Manipuri film 'Joseph ki Macha' to premiere at Shanghai International Film Festival". The Economic Times. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  13. ↑ "India's lone entry Haobam Paban Kumar's 'Joseph's Son' to world premiere at Shanghai film festival". Ukhrul Times. 5 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  14. ↑ "Five-day North East India Film Festival concludes in Manipur". Sakshi Post. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  15. ↑ "Assamese film 'Before Spring', Manipur's 'Joseph's Son' clinch top awards at Guwahati Asian Film Festival". India Today NE. 10 February 2025. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  16. ↑ "Mareibak Ningba Herachandra adjudged best film". The Sangai Express. 9 April 2025. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  17. ↑ Manipur, Screen Echoes (21 June 2025). "Best 8 Performances In Manipuri Cinema In The Last Decade". E-Pao. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
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