Dynamite News Manipur: Award Winning Drum Maker Seeks To Protect Ailing Craft
Shaikhom Surchandra Singh, who became the first traditional drum maker from Manipur to have been selected for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2019. Read on for Details:
Imphal: Shaikhom Surchandra Singh, who became the first traditional drum maker from Manipur to have been selected for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2019, said unless attention is given to those making the musical instrument, its popularity is likely to decrease in the coming days.
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The 41-year-old would be given the award, instituted by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, for his contributions to 'Pung' (traditional drum) making.
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Shaikhom laments that the art form has been "neglected" in the sphere of recognition and assistance provided by the authorities concerned. (PTI)