Question
Download Solution PDFKhagen Mahanta was a notable person in the folk music of ________.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Assam.
Key Points
- Khagen Mahanta was a well-known folk singer from Assam, highly regarded for his contribution to Assamese folk songs, especially Bihu songs.
- He was revered as the ''King of Bihu''.
- He was honored by the Government of Assam with the title "Sudhakantha" for his contributions to Assamese music.
- His son, Angaraag Mahanta, popularly known as Papon, is also a well-known contemporary singer.
Additional Information
| Singer's Name | State |
|---|---|
| Mame Khan | Rajasthan |
| Malini Awasthi | Uttar Pradesh |
| Prahlad Singh Tipanya | Madhya Pradesh |
| Bhikhudan Gadhvi | Gujarat |
| Harbhajan Mann | Punjab |
| Basavaraj Rajguru | Karnataka |
| Kalpana Patowary | Bihar |
| Hemanga Biswas | Assam |
| Sharda Sinha | Bihar |
| Parvathy Baul | West Bengal |
| Anthony Daasan | Tamil Nadu |
| Teejan Bai | Chhattisgarh |
| Gaddar (Gummadi Vittal Rao) | Telangana |
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