Book Assamese Lokgeet Singers

Assamese Lokgeet singers play a vital role in preserving the cultural soul of Assam through traditional folk music passed down orally for generations. Lokgeet is deeply connected with rituals and daily life events such as Bihu festivals, harvest celebrations, weddings, Naam-Prasanga, and seasonal worship. These songs are not just entertainment but expressions of devotion, love, nature, and social values.

Traditional Assamese Lokgeet singers usually perform wearing ethnic attire like Mekhela Chador for women and Dhoti, Kurta, and Gamocha for men, reflecting simplicity and cultural pride. The lyrics pattern of Lokgeet is rhythmic, repetitive, and easy to remember, often using local dialects and call-and-response styles that encourage community participation.

Some renowned Assamese Lokgeet singers include Pratima Barua Pandey, famous for Goalpariya folk songs like “Hale Hale Sun”; Khagen Mahanta, known for “O Mur Apunar Desh”; Dipali Borthakur, celebrated for traditional Bihu and folk melodies; Kalpana Patowary, who revived folk music with songs like “Rongmon”; Bhupen Hazarika, whose folk-based compositions such as “Bistirno Parore” gained global recognition; and Jitul Sonowal, popular for blending folk essence with modern themes.

Through authentic lyrics, ritual significance, and traditional presentation, Assamese Lokgeet singers continue to keep Assam’s folk heritage alive in the modern era.