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Narendra Singh Negi
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Narendra Singh Negi | |
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नरेंद्र सिंह नेगी | |
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| Born | 12 August 1949 |
| Occupation | Folk singer, composer |
Narendra Singh Negi (born 12 August 1949), also referred as "Garh ratan (गढ़ रत्न) is one of the most prominent folk singers, composer and a poet of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.[1]In Garhwal it's a famous saying that if you want to know about Garhwali culture, traditions, society, life of people and politics then either refer to books of scholars or listen to the songs of Narendra Singh Negi .His work in the field of music is an inspiration for all the upcoming singers of Uttarakhand.[2][3]
Background[edit]
Negi was born in Pauri town in Pauri Garhwal District (Uttarakhand) where he also completed his schooling. For graduation he moved to Rampur with his cousin Ajit Singh Negi who taught him Tabla. From his childhood he was fond of listening to traditional folk singers in various cultural events. He wrote and composed his first song in 1974 after getting inspired by the hard work done by his mother and other women of the town. Since then he is entertaining us with his creations.
Music career[edit]
Negi started his music career by releasing "Garhwali Geetmala". These Geetmalas were in 10 different parts. As these Garhwali Geetmalas were from different companies he was finding it difficult to manage them. So he finally switched to releasing his cassettes by giving them separate titles. His first album came with the title called "Burans". He has sung over 1,000 songs.
He has written songs on love, sorrow, historic events, social, political and environment issue. He has sung in every genre of singing popular in Uttarakhand like "Jagar", "Mangal", "Basanti", "Khuder", "Chhopati", Chounphula and Jhumeila. He has sung in different local languages like Garhwali, Kumaoni, Jaunsari prevailing in the state.
He has also given his voice in Garhwali movies such as Chakrachal, Gharjawai, and Meri Ganga Holi Ta Maima Aali. Bollywood singers including Udit Narayan, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhonsle, Poornima, Suresh Wadkar, Anuradha Paudwal, Jaspal also sang in Garhwali films under his music direction. He also sang with fellow Garhwali enthusiast Madhuri Barthwal.[4]
List of albums[edit]
| Album | Release date |
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| KUI TA BAAT HOLI | 2020 |
| Dagidya | 1997 |
| Ghasyari | 2002 |
| Haldi haath | 1995 |
| Hosiya umar | 2002 |
| Jai dhari devi | 1996 |
| Kai the khojyani holi | 2006 |
| Maya ko mundaro | 2009 |
| Nauchammi narena | 2006 |
| Nayu nayu byo cha | 2003 |
| Rumuk | 2005 |
| Salanya Syali | 2009 |
| Samdola ka dwi din | 2000 |
| Syani | 2002 |
| Thando re thando | 2004 |
| Tu holi beera | 2007 |
| Tumari maya ma | 2001 |
| Utha Jaga Uttarakhand | 2017 |
| Khud | 1995 |
| Ab Kathga Khailo | 2012 |
| Wa Junyali Raat Aege Phir Yaad | 2006 |
| Tapkara | 1999 |
| Barkha | 1992 |
| Basant Aege | 2010 |
| Taka Chan Ta Taktaka | 2007 |
| Kargile Ladaima | 1999 |
| Chibdaat | 1993 |
| Geet Ganga | 2002 |
| Surma Sarela | 2007 |
| Chuyal | 2006 |
| Jai Bhole Bhandari | 2017 |
List of movies[edit]
| Movie | Release date |
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| Chakrachaal | 1996 |
| Gharjawai | 1986 |
| Meri Ganga Holi Ta Maima Aali | 2004 |
| Kauthig | 1987 |
| Batwaru | 2003 |
| Cham Ghunguru | 2005 |
| Jai Dhari Devi | 2006 |
| Subero Ghaam | 2014 |
References[edit]
- ↑ Pradeep, Rawat. "Kumaouni". Merosong. Online kumaouni and Garhwali songs Radio Station. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ "Saving culture is society's duty". The Statesman. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ↑ "Narendra Singh Negi's love song at the age of 71". Navbharat Times (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ↑ Negi, Sunil. "President of India felicitates Dr. Madhuri Barthwal with prestigious "WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AWARD"". NewsViewsNetwork. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
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