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Performance of a folk song 'Kaihuii lui Niamning tu saojiu'

Description: 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
Duration: 3 minutes 38 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Retelling of the traditional story 'Chibo nai Chakui racham'

Description: 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
Duration: 7 minutes 38 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Retelling of the traditional story 'Hinglung racham'

Description: 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
Duration: 8 minutes 56 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Retelling of the traditional story 'Zantiuu racham'

Description: This folk tale is a in horror story. The story is about a man who visited the village of his parents-in-law and discovered they are human eaters (cannibals).
Date: April 1, 2021
Duration: 10 minutes 16 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Retelling of the traditional story 'Nnanah racham'

Description: This folk tale is about a girl who went to the farm and was followed by a ghost.
Date: January 2, 2022
Duration: 6 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Retelling of the traditional story 'Tasen nou kathiubo racham'

Description: 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
Duration: 22 minutes 12 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a short folk song 'Hung-ho'

Description: 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
Duration: 52 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a folk song 'Tase karia'

Description: This is a Liangmai folk song composed by Niureng and sang by Mrs. Wijotniliu of Rienta villlage, Tamenglong district, Manipur.
Date: January 2, 2017
Duration: 5 minutes 09 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Retelling of the traditional story 'Nnanah racham'

Description: 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
Duration: 4 minutes 12 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a folk song 'Tudon sing'

Description: This Liangmai folk song was composed by Songkambou of Tudon village and sung by Kiwangbou.
Date: May 20, 2012
Duration: 2 minutes 15 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a folk song about Wijinthuii of Maguilong

Description: This Liangmai traditional folk song was composed by Wijinthuii of Maguilong and sung by Dijinbou of Maguilong. The song talks about the achievement of the composer's life.
Date: January 18, 2018
Duration: 4 minutes 51 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a folk song about Khenzinnang of Ntu

Description: The song talks about bravery of Khenzinnang of Ntu village. This folk song was composed by Khenzinnang of Ntu village and sung by Dijinbou of Maguilong village.
Date: January 5, 2013
Duration: 8 minutes 09 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a folk song 'Alui rong'

Description: This Liangmai folk song was composed by Rengsunnang of Katang village and sung by Dijinbou of Maguilong village.
Date: January 5, 2013
Duration: 10 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a folk song 'Kata hi'

Description: This is a Liangmai folk song composed by Ngoumaklak and sung by Hutonbou of Kuilong village, Tamenglong district Manipur.
Date: December 12, 2021
Duration: 6 minutes 39 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Retelling of the traditional story 'Nmang racham'

Description: This story is about Nmang and his orphan brother who were looked down by the society, but became rich later. The storyteller is from Namdilong village.
Date: April 14, 2014
Duration: 29 minutes 06 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a short folk song 'Mairam maipui'

Description: 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
Duration: 24 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of an occasional folk song 'Chawang tu'

Description: 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
Duration: 39 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a short folk song 'Chunwibo'

Description: 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
Duration: 17 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of an occasional folk song 'Hey aliw'

Description: This is an agricultural folk song sung at the end of the day’s farm work calling co-farm workers to return home. The singer of the song is from Maguilong village.
Date: July 14, 2011
Duration: 29 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a folk song 'Charachuang lui'

Description: The folk song is about a personal experience on war and village life of Charachuang.The singer is from Maguilong village. The legendary composer of the song is Charachuang of Makhianglong village.
Date: July 15, 2011
Duration: 22 minutes 14 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of an occasional folk song 'Nfi retjiu'

Description: 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
Duration: 39 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information
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