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Mizo music

February 25, 2024

Mizoram is a region in India. Its folk music consists of vocals (singing) accompanied by traditional drums, gong and other native percussion instruments. There is also a long history of flute-playing which is now defunct.[citation needed] The drums are made from a hollow tree trunk with membrane made from cow hide and the gongs, made of brass, are very similar to those found in Myanmar.

History edit

It is difficult to trace the origin and to arrange the chronological sequences of the heritage of Mizo Music. However, some couplets were developed during the settlement of Thantlang in Burma, estimated between 1300-1400 AD. As recorded by B. Lalthangliana, the folk songs developed during this period were dar hla (songs on gong); Bawh hla (War chants), Hlado (Chants of hunting); Nauawih hla (Cradle songs) A greater development of songs can be seen from the settlement of Lentlang in Burma, estimated between late 15th to 17th Century AD.[1]

In precolonial times, the Mizos used the drum, gong and mouth organ made of gourd and bamboo as musical instruments. With adoption of Christianity, musical instruments other than the drum lost their appeal. The first Musical instrument to enter Mizoram was the mouth organ brought in by Mrs Fraser in 1907. Mr Vankhama, a well known composer was influential in popularizing the guitar in Mizoram.[2]

Classification edit

The Mizos have a traditional way of classifying their folk songs. A study of their folksongs on the basis of their own system of classification shows that the Mizos have about one hundred different types of folksongs.[3]

Musical Instruments edit

From time immemorial, the Mizo have been using different musical instruments. Even though we cannot date the origin, the "Mizo of Kabaw Valley during late 10th to 13th century AD had developed their music as nearly as they have done today".[4]

Khuang edit

Khuang (drum) is a Mizo indigenous instrument which occupies a very significant place in Mizo social and religious life. Khuang is a must on all occasions. It is made of hollow tree, wrapped on both sides with animal skin. The Mizo gives different names according to its size and length. The big sized one is called Khuangpui (Big drum), the middle one is called Khuanglai; and the small sized, Khuangte (little drum). If it is longish, they called it Kawlkhuang. As far as the history of Mizo is concerned it is commonly concluded that the Mizo ancestors started using drum as far back as when they sang and composed song. Lianhmingthanga believes that the Mizo had received drum from Chinese civilisation through cultural diffusion. The process of that cultural diffusion might have passed through the Burmese with whom the Mizo had a close cultural contact which took place from the middle of the 9th century AD until the end of Pagan period at the close of the 13th century AD.[5]

Darmang edit

Darmang is the smallest type of gong. It has no effect without other gongs or instruments, but it is used in the traditional dances to keep timing. All these gongs appear to be Burmese in origin, and therefore, it is tempting to conclude that Mizo got them from the Burmese while they were living in the Kabaw Valley during 9th to 13th century AD.[6]

Wind Instruments edit

The Mizo have six varieties of wind instruments such as Rawchhem, Tumphit, Mautawtawrawl, Phenglawng, Buhchangkuang, Hnahtum.[7]

Artists edit

The earliest popular Mizo artists include Lallianmawia Pachuau, CFL Hmingthanga, Lalṭanpuia Tochhawng, C. Lalrinmawia, K. Lalchamliana, H. Lalṭhakima, and Liandailova Chhangte. Popular female artists include Daduhi, Liandingpuii, Catherine Khiangte, Zoramchhani, Spi and Mami Varte in the current generation, and Vanhlupuii, Vanlalruati and C. Luri as more senior artists. Popular male artists include Booma, Vanlalsailova, Michael M Sailo, Joseph Zaihmingthanga, and F. Zothlamuana (Atea) Cellevain Mama Chawngthu. [8]

Notes edit

  1. ^ B. Thangliana, Mizo Literature, 1993, p.76
  2. ^ Pachuau, Joy. The Camera as Witness. Cambridge. p. 37. ISBN 9781107073395.
  3. ^ Lalruanga, A study on Mizo Folk Literature, unpublished tunes.
  4. ^ B.Lalthangliana, History of Mizo in Burma, p.71
  5. ^ Lianhmingthanga, Material culture of the Mizo, 1998, p.30
  6. ^ B. Lalthangliana, History of Mizo in Burma, p.10
  7. ^ K. Zawla, Mizo Pipute leh an Thlahte Chanchin, p.82
  8. ^ Kathryn McKenzie, Chhinlung Magazine, Vol. II, 1986, p.19.

References edit

  • Thangliana, B., Mizo Literature.
  • Lalruanga, A study on Mizo Folk Literature.
  • Zawla, K., Mizo Pipute leh an Thlahte Chanchin.
  • Lalthangliana, B., History of Mizo in Burma.
  • Lianhmingthanga, Material culture of the Mizo, 1998.
  • Thanmawia, B., Mizo and Music, Mizoram News Magazine, Autumn Issue, 1985, p. 12
  • McKenzie, Kathryn, Chhinlung Magazine.

External links edit

  • History of Mizoram Music

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Mizoram is a region in India Its folk music consists of vocals singing accompanied by traditional drums gong and other native percussion instruments There is also a long history of flute playing which is now defunct citation needed The drums are made from a hollow tree trunk with membrane made from cow hide and the gongs made of brass are very similar to those found in Myanmar Contents 1 History 2 Classification 3 Musical Instruments 3 1 Khuang 3 2 Darmang 3 3 Wind Instruments 4 Artists 5 Notes 6 References 7 External linksHistory editIt is difficult to trace the origin and to arrange the chronological sequences of the heritage of Mizo Music However some couplets were developed during the settlement of Thantlang in Burma estimated between 1300 1400 AD As recorded by B Lalthangliana the folk songs developed during this period were dar hla songs on gong Bawh hla War chants Hlado Chants of hunting Nauawih hla Cradle songs A greater development of songs can be seen from the settlement of Lentlang in Burma estimated between late 15th to 17th Century AD 1 In precolonial times the Mizos used the drum gong and mouth organ made of gourd and bamboo as musical instruments With adoption of Christianity musical instruments other than the drum lost their appeal The first Musical instrument to enter Mizoram was the mouth organ brought in by Mrs Fraser in 1907 Mr Vankhama a well known composer was influential in popularizing the guitar in Mizoram 2 Classification editThe Mizos have a traditional way of classifying their folk songs A study of their folksongs on the basis of their own system of classification shows that the Mizos have about one hundred different types of folksongs 3 Musical Instruments editFrom time immemorial the Mizo have been using different musical instruments Even though we cannot date the origin the Mizo of Kabaw Valley during late 10th to 13th century AD had developed their music as nearly as they have done today 4 Khuang edit Khuang drum is a Mizo indigenous instrument which occupies a very significant place in Mizo social and religious life Khuang is a must on all occasions It is made of hollow tree wrapped on both sides with animal skin The Mizo gives different names according to its size and length The big sized one is called Khuangpui Big drum the middle one is called Khuanglai and the small sized Khuangte little drum If it is longish they called it Kawlkhuang As far as the history of Mizo is concerned it is commonly concluded that the Mizo ancestors started using drum as far back as when they sang and composed song Lianhmingthanga believes that the Mizo had received drum from Chinese civilisation through cultural diffusion The process of that cultural diffusion might have passed through the Burmese with whom the Mizo had a close cultural contact which took place from the middle of the 9th century AD until the end of Pagan period at the close of the 13th century AD 5 Darmang edit Darmang is the smallest type of gong It has no effect without other gongs or instruments but it is used in the traditional dances to keep timing All these gongs appear to be Burmese in origin and therefore it is tempting to conclude that Mizo got them from the Burmese while they were living in the Kabaw Valley during 9th to 13th century AD 6 Wind Instruments edit The Mizo have six varieties of wind instruments such as Rawchhem Tumphit Mautawtawrawl Phenglawng Buhchangkuang Hnahtum 7 Artists editThe earliest popular Mizo artists include Lallianmawia Pachuau CFL Hmingthanga Lalṭanpuia Tochhawng C Lalrinmawia K Lalchamliana H Lalṭhakima and Liandailova Chhangte Popular female artists include Daduhi Liandingpuii Catherine Khiangte Zoramchhani Spi and Mami Varte in the current generation and Vanhlupuii Vanlalruati and C Luri as more senior artists Popular male artists include Booma Vanlalsailova Michael M Sailo Joseph Zaihmingthanga and F Zothlamuana Atea Cellevain Mama Chawngthu 8 Notes edit B Thangliana Mizo Literature 1993 p 76 Pachuau Joy The Camera as Witness Cambridge p 37 ISBN 9781107073395 Lalruanga A study on Mizo Folk Literature unpublished tunes B Lalthangliana History of Mizo in Burma p 71 Lianhmingthanga Material culture of the Mizo 1998 p 30 B Lalthangliana History of Mizo in Burma p 10 K Zawla Mizo Pipute leh an Thlahte Chanchin p 82 Kathryn McKenzie Chhinlung Magazine Vol II 1986 p 19 References editThangliana B Mizo Literature Lalruanga A study on Mizo Folk Literature Zawla K Mizo Pipute leh an Thlahte Chanchin Lalthangliana B History of Mizo in Burma Lianhmingthanga Material culture of the Mizo 1998 Thanmawia B Mizo and Music Mizoram News Magazine Autumn Issue 1985 p 12 McKenzie Kathryn Chhinlung Magazine External links edit 1 History of Mizoram Music Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mizo music amp oldid 1185135613, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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