Morup Namyal | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1947-04-16)16 April 1947 |
| Education | Bodhi College |
| Occupation(s) | Folk musician Composer Dramatist |
| Known for | Ladakhi folk songs |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Morup Namgyal is an Indian folk musician, composer and dramatist, [1] known for his contributions for the revival of Ladakhi and Tibetan folk music tradition. [2]
He is reported to have traveled across the Ladakhi region in the 1960s and documented the songs of the region which has assisted in the preservation of the regional musical tradition. [3] He is one of the founders of Lamdon Social Welfare Society and Lamdon School, a not-for-profit institution promoting the cultural heritage of Ladakh. [3] Noted as an active figure in Ladakhi society, [4] he is a member of the advisory board of the Ladakh Arts and Media Organisation (LAMO). [1] and has contested in the Assembly Elections from the Lingshed constituency, though unsuccessfully. [5] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2004, for his contributions to Indian music. [6] His life has been made into a documentary, The Song Collector, directed by Erik Koto. [7]
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