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Performance of a folk song 'Kaihuii lui Niamning tu saojiu'
This song is about a boy, Kaihui, who appeals his village girls to not marry outside his village. The song was sang by the late Charakungliu of Nkou village. The recording was done at Nkou village (also called Takou village).
Date:
July 11, 2011
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a folk song 'Rengsongnang lui Alui rong'
This folk song is about the composer’s (Rengsunnang of Katang village) glorious life and praise for his village. The singer of the song is the late Kulaibou of Maguilong village.
Date:
July 1, 2011
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of the folk song 'Santii lui'
The song is about a boy expressing his sadness over the decision of the girl’s parents who offered their daughter to another for wealth. The song is composed by a legendary singer Santiik of Nchangram village. The singer is from Jalukie B in Nagaland.
Date:
September 21, 2022
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Retelling of the traditional story 'Hinglung racham'
This folk tale is about a war fought single-handedly by one man against one village. The narrator is from Maguilong village.
Date:
February 1, 2022
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Traditional narrative about Bamkala and Nsokle
This is a creation narrative about a king called Bamkala (also called Bangala) who transformed himself into python and slept with his wife. The narrator is from Rienta village.
Date:
January 24, 2022
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Retelling of the traditional story 'Tasen nou kathiubo racham'
The folk tale is about a girl who married a python and became rich. Following this girl, other parents attempted to marry their daughter to a wild python, but were met with a tragedy. The narrator of the story is from Tedlong village.
Date:
January 13, 2022
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Retelling of the traditional story 'Nnanah racham'
This folk tale is about a girl who went to the farm and was followed by a ghost.
Date:
January 2, 2022
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Retelling of the traditional story 'Chibo nai Chakui racham'
This folk tale is about how humans and animals talk to each other. The story is between Chibo and Chakuipiu ‘lion’ where they try to kill each other.
Date:
January 2, 2022
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of the folk song 'Azan dindao makge'
This song is about a person who finds it hard to know himself or his position in the society. The singer is from Maguilong village.
Date:
December 28, 2021
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Retelling of the traditional story 'Nnanah racham'
This folk tale is about a girl who went to the farm and was followed by a ghost. The story was narrated by Wichamdinbo Mataina of Maguilong village.
Date:
December 28, 2021
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of an occasional folk song 'Chawang tu'
This is a traditional dance song performed during the traditional celebration of wealth called Zaw hubo. It is usually sung in responsive manner (call and response) by two groups while a dance troupe performs simultaneously or while drinking wine. The singer of the song is originally from Ntu village, but settled in Samjiuram, Nagaland.
Date:
October 26, 2021
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of an occasional folk song 'Nfi retjiu'
This is a traditional dance song. It is usually sung in responsive manner (call and response) by two groups while a dance troupe performs simultaneously. The singer of the song is originally from Ntu village, but settled in Samjiuram, Nagaland.
Date:
October 26, 2021
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of an occasional folk song 'Hey ringa khe'
This is a traditional dance song performed during the traditional festival called Matui ngee. It is usually sung in responsive manner (call and response) by two groups while a dance troupe performs simultaneously. The singer of the song is originally from Ntu village, but settled in Samjiuram, Nagaland.
Date:
October 26, 2021
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a folk song 'Zamlinnang lui I ra lungsujiu'
This folk song is about the difficult life of a man who was an orphan. The singer is from Ariang (Khunkhu Naga).
Date:
October 24, 2021
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a folk song 'Giansang lui'
This folk song is about love by Giansang of Njeng village. The recording was done at Makhan village.
Date:
October 23, 2021
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a short folk song 'Phungjiu kap'
This traditional folk song is a lullaby usually sang when a kid is naughty. It says, you cry when you’re hold or placed on your cradle. Tomorrow I will not babysit you.
Date:
October 21, 2021
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a short folk song 'Aram ra aram sang-zingnge'
The is an occasional traditional folk song used to address a girl who marries outside her village. It says, at the end of the day, our village is better.
Date:
October 21, 2021
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a folk song 'Hinglung lui Nda ahu'
This song is about a boy addressing his lover who follows her parents advice and married another, and also about the life achievement of the singer Hinglung of L. Pabram village. The singer is from Chiang village, Tamenglong district Manipur.
Date:
October 19, 2021
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a short folk song 'Chaky kaku hang'
The is an occasional traditional folk song used in time of honoring someone. It says that in higher mansions, there is no lack of wealth and in a deep pond, there is no lack of fish.
Date:
October 21, 2021
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a folk song 'Kaihuii lui Kata maning'
This folk song is about the life of the composer, Kaihui of Niamning. According to the singer, this is the first song Kaihuii composed. The singer is originally from Ntu village, then settled in Samjiuram, Peren district, Nagaland.
Date:
October 10, 2021
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a short folk song 'Mairam maipui'
This is a traditional lullaby usually sung to soothe a baby when his/her parents come late from the farm. The singer is from Taningjam village, Manipur.
Date:
October 17, 2021
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a short folk song 'Hung-ho'
This a traditional agricultural song. It refers to a person who is selfish in that she/he works less when she/he works in other’s farm but works hard in her/her own field. The singer is from Taningjam village, Manipur.
Date:
October 17, 2021
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a short folk song 'Chunwibo'
This traditional lullaby is sung for baby boy. It says, do not marry a crooked person, but rather, marry a person who is as smooth as water. The singer is Gumthuiliu of Taningjam village, Manipur.
Date:
October 17, 2021
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a folk song 'Niureng lui Iniu ahuliu tu'
This folk song is about a man who could not win the heart of his lover. The legendary composer of the song is Niureng of Kalalong village. The singer is from Nzau village, Nagaland. This video was recorded by Azanbou Nbung.
Date:
December 10, 2020
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library