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Narendra Singh Negi
Native name नरेन्द्र सिंह नेगी
Born 12 August
1949 (age 64)
Pauri, Uttarakhand, India
Occupations Folk
singer, Composer
Associated acts Meena
Rana, Anuradha Nirala
Narendra Singh Negi (Hindi: नरेन्द्र
सिंह नेगी) is one of the most prominent folk singers of the
Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. In Uttarkhand it is a famous saying that if you
want to know about Uttarakhnd, its people, society, life, culture, traditions
and politics then either refer to books of scholars or listen to the songs of
Nrendra Singh Negi[citation needed]. An institution by himself Shri Negi is
amongst the most popular artists of Uttarakhand. He is not a mere entertainer
but he is an artist, a singer, a composer and a poet, who is sensitive to his
surroundings.
Born on 12 August 1949 in Pauri Village nearby Pauri town in
Pauri Garhwal District (Uttarakhand) ~~ पौड़ी
जिले का पौड़ी
गाँव (उत्तराखंड), Negi Ji started his career from Pauri and
now he has performed almost in all the major countries of the world.[1] This
renowned singer of Garhwal (Uttarakhand) believes in quality rather than
quantity and that's the reason why people like his song very much. With time
lots of singers got introduced to Garhwali Music Industry but despite of these
new voices, his voice is still being heard by entire Uttarakhand with same
respect and affection.The main cynosure of Negi's song is his lyrics and
intense emotional for Uttarakhand and people of Uttarakhand.He has covered all
the sorrows, cheerfulness and aspect of Uttrakhandi peoples life only through
his lyrics and voice.He has sung all kind of Uttarakhndi Lok Gheets(Folk Song)
without altering the emotion and dignity of those folk song. He is one of the
most popular singer among inhabitants as well as non residents, the Folk Genome
Tank of Uttarakhand has got many of his hit songs in their collection with
number of followers pertaining individual songs.[2]
Family[edit]
He has a family of four members with two kids Ritu and
Kavilas. Ritu, his daughter is working in one of the MNC in Delhi whereas his
son Kavilas has successfully completed the MBA course. Like Negi Ji, his wife
Usha Negi is also serving Uttarakhand through her delicious
Garhwali/Uttarakhandi Dishes that she promotes in various occasions and
platforms. For this she also got recognized in Himalayan Estate Food Festival
held in Palampur (Himachal Pradesh). Negi Ji served as a District Information Officer
in Information and Public Relation Department till July 2005. Right now he is
concentrating on his family and on his upcoming songs..
Music career[edit]
Negi Ji started his music career by releasing "Garhwali
Geetmala". These Garhwali Geetmalas came in 10 different parts. As these
Garhwali Geetmalas were from different companies he was finding it difficult to
manage them. So he finally switched into releasing his cassettes by giving them
separate titles. His first album came with the title called "Buraans".
Buraans is a well-known flower found on hills.
He has realesed most number of superhit albums. He has also
given his voice in many garhwali movies like
"Chakrachal","Gharjawai","Meri Ganga Holi Ta Maima
Aali" etc. This renowned singer from Garhwal has sung more than 1000 songs
till now. He has been awarded in various occasions from public round the world.
Long time back Akashwaani, Lucknow recognized and awarded him as the most
popular folk singer among 10 other artists. This was based on the number of
mails that they received for "Farmayashi Geet" (Songs on Demand).
Till now Negi ji has performed in various countries like
USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Muscat, Oman, Bahrain and U.A.E. etc.
Garhwali & Kumauni Societies, which are run by Garhwali-Kumauni NRIs
regularly calls him to perform abroad. Garhwali-Kumauni families living abroad
and in India enjoy his songs very much. "It is their love that still I am
continuing with my singing", says Negi ji.He only believe in reality of
the Uttarakhand's culture, that is why his all the songs are reality based and
that is why negiji is so close to the people of Uttarakhand. Being a garhwali
singer he is also most populer singer of kumaoni people, all kumaoni people
don't understand garhwali but they all like and injoy negiji's songs.
He likes the work of Gulzar sahab. "His work, old or
new has a deep meaning". Besides singing Negi Ji is also into writing.
Till now his 3 books have published. His first book "Khuch Kandi"
(meaning cane bucket used to carry Arsa and Roat) got published in 1992. His
second book "Gaadiyoun Ki Ganga, Saniyoun Ka Samudar" (meaning Ganges
of imagination and sea of lust) got published in 2000. His third book
"Muth Boti Ki Rakh" (meaning tighten your palm and hands and be
ready) got published by Shekhar Pathak. This book has got the collection of all
his "aandolan" songs. His fourth book will shortly be available in
the market.
In years past, he has also sung sad elegies to Tehri town,
recently inundated by the Tehri dam, as well as fiery protest songs during the
Uttarakhand separate state movement.
In 2007, the Calcutta-based Telegraph[3] called him the
"Dylan of the Hills" for his 2006 protest song, Nauchami Narain,
against the then Chief Minister ND Tiwari and the entire political class of
Uttarakhand.
Tribune News Service, Haridwar, November posted that Negi
has a smooth, sweet voice that transcends barriers of language. His songs in
the nineties during the Uttarakhand state movement inspired the hill folk to
stand up and fight for the cause of a separate state.
List of albums[edit]
Album Title
Chuyaal
Dagdya
Ghasyari
Haldi haath
Hosiya umar
Jai dhari devi
Kai the khojyani holi
Khud
Maya ko mundaro
Nauchammi narena
Nayu nayu byo cha
Rumuk
Salyaan Syali
Samdola ka dwi din
Syani
Thando re thando
Tu holi beera
Tumari maya ma
Utha jaga uttrakhand
Khud
Ab Kadga Khelyo
Wa Jyunali Raat
List of movies[edit]
Movie Title
Chakrachaal
Gharjawai
Meri Ganga Holi Ta Maima Aali
Kauthig
Batwaru
Cham Ghunguru
