Manipuri popular music
Summary
Manipuri popular music is a collection of contemporary Manipuri/Meitei-language songs released in films and independent recordings. It complements pena-based traditions and Sankirtana rather than standing in for them.
Contemporary and trending
Pushparani Huidrom, Ranbir Thouna, AJ Maisnam, Chand Ningthou, Surma Chanu and Sushmita Mangsatabam contribute solo and duet recordings. Their film and independent work gives the valley's popular-song scene several complementary voices. The listening collection includes individually identified recent releases and worthwhile earlier songs. Film, independent, live and devotional contexts remain distinguished in the recording notes; an upload date does not establish a song’s age.
History
Playback singing and local recorded-song production provide a continuing popular repertoire. Contemporary artist catalogues and regional film credits document active singers and new releases.[1][2]
Musical characteristics
Melodic solo and duet singing appears in varied studio arrangements. Specific recordings may draw on regional practices, but language and performer identity do not make every song traditional.
Geography and communities
The Imphal Valley is the principal Meitei-language core. Manipur's hill communities and their different language networks need separate representation.[3]
Artists
Pushparani Huidrom, Ranbir Thouna, AJ Maisnam, Chand Ningthou, Surma Chanu and Sushmita Mangsatabam contribute solo and duet recordings. Their film and independent work gives the valley's popular-song scene several complementary voices.
Recording entrances
Sushmita Mangsatabam — NINGOL THAMOINA OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO SUSHMITA MANGSATABAM SUSMITA SAPAM INDRA GAIPHUNLUNG JESON G[4]; Surma Chanu & Bijent Takhelmayum — Tahallo II Official Music Video II Jamz Saikhom II Sushmita Mangsatabam II Surma & Bijent II[5]. Each example identifies a particular recording and its credited performers.
Related genres
Hindi independent pop; Indian hip-hop.
References
- ↑ KLMDb: Manipuri singer and film credits.
- ↑ Imphal East government: culture and heritage.
- ↑ Music Metrics Vault: regional genre discovery index.
- ↑ NINGOL THAMOINA OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO SUSHMITA MANGSATABAM SUSMITA SAPAM INDRA GAIPHUNLUNG JESON G — publisher’s recording and performer credits.
- ↑ Tahallo II Official Music Video II Jamz Saikhom II Sushmita Mangsatabam II Surma & Bijent II — publisher’s recording and performer credits.
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