Mary Dawngi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mary Malsawmdawngi |
| Born | Kalemyo, Sagaing Region, Myanmar |
| Origin | Aizawl, Mizoram, India |
| Genres | Mizo music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2022-present |
Mary Dawngi (born Mary Malsawmdawngi) is a Burmese singer based in Aizawl, Mizoram, India. Originally from Kalemyo in Sagaing Region, she fled Myanmar in 2022 following the 2021 military coup and the ensuing civil war.[1][2]
Career
Before the coup, Dawngi had been active in the local music scene in Kalemyo.[1] After arriving in Aizawl as a refugee, she collaborated with Mizo singer Saiwanah on the song "Ka Pa Khuma," a Mizo-language version of the poem "The Miller of the Dee," released in July 2023.[1][3] The song's music video accumulated over 15 million views[4] on YouTube.[5][6][7] She won "Best New Artist and Song of the Year" at the Lelte Awards ceremony.[8][9]
Dawngi has since released solo singles including "Duhaisam" and "Aw Bawihte."[10][1] She has been described as a "household name in Mizoram" and continues to perform live across the state, though visa restrictions have prevented her from performing internationally.[1][11] She resides in Aizawl with her brother and is registered as a refugee with a local non-governmental organisation.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "From war-torn Myanmar to Mizoram's music stage: Mary Dawngi's journey of resilience". Assam Tribune. 3 October 2025. Archived from the original on 17 October 2025. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ Tuallawt, -Kima (2023-10-31). "Vanglaini - KA PA KHUMA Phuahtu : Saiwanah Satu : Saiwanah & Mary Dawngi. by - Kima Tuallawt". vanglaini.org. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ↑ "Ka Pa Khuma (feat. Mary Dawngi) - Single by Saiwanah". Apple Music. 22 July 2023.
- ↑ "'Duhaisam' MV-i'n 1 Million View record rang ber siam – The Zozam Times". Archived from the original on 21 January 2025. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ↑ Vanglaini (2023-08-15). "Thalai - Khiangte Construction Ṭhazual Lengzem: Mary Dawngi'n 'Chhingkhualah' a rawn lanpui ta". vanglaini.org. Archived from the original on 9 April 2026. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Mary Dawngi: The refugee singer who turned pain into melody in Mizoram". KRC Times. Archived from the original on 10 April 2026. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ "Mary Dawngi | Zolyric.com | Best Mizo Lyrics Site". 2024-02-29. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ↑ "Lelte Awards-ah Saiwanah x Mary Dawngi leh Jonathan Lianhna an langsar – The Aizawl Post". 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ↑ Vanglaini (2024-11-25). "Thalai - 33rd Lelte Awards 2024 : Award 3 dawng thei Jonathan Lianhna, Lilac leh Youngfella". vanglaini.org. Archived from the original on 10 April 2026. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ↑ "Young Fella & Mary Dawngi 'Duhaisam' : Ni thum chhungin million view, Mizo zinga rang ber?". zalen.in. Archived from the original on 15 August 2025. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ↑ Vanglaini. "Thalai - Khiangte Construction Ṭhazual Lengzem : Boruak nei lian Mary Dawngi'n hma a hruai". Retrieved 2026-04-04.