This video has been uploaded by Himalayan Heritage Research and Development Society , Sikkim under the scheme of ' Survey, Research and documentation of musical instruments the Himalayas supported by Ministry of Culture Govt. of India.
Sonam Tshering Lepcha was a musicologist, singer, music composer, lyricist, dramatist and religious philosopher (Bongthing). He was born on 3 January, 1928, in tropical Lepcha village Bom Basti of Kalimpong, located in the Eastern Himalayan ranges in Darjeeling district, West Bengal.
A great musicologist , singer, music composer, lyricist and religious philosopher , the legend had been a recipient of numerous prestigious awards including Padma shree, Bangbhushan, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Tagore Ratna passed away on 30th July, 20220. The song was recorded on 28 February , 2020.