Helen Giri Syiem | |
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Born |
Meghalaya, India |
Occupation(s) | Musicologist Historian |
Known for | Khasi music |
Awards | Padma Shri |
Helen Giri Syiem is an Indian musicologist and historian, known for her efforts in promoting Khasi music tradition. [1] A former member of faculty at the North Eastern Hill University, she is a member of the executive council of the Sangeet Natak Akademi. [2]
She is known to have contributed in the restoration of traditional Khasi musical instruments and has instituted a scholarship fund at the Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong for the promotion of Khasi music. [3]
She assisted in the establishment of 35 traditional music institutes and has organized music festivals, besides working for the rehabilitation of physically disabled children. [1]
Her book, Khasi Under British Rule, 1824-1947, is a historical narrative of Khasi life during the pre-independence period. [4]
The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri in 2008, for her contributions to Khasi music. [5]
Helen Giri Syiem | |
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Born |
Meghalaya, India |
Occupation(s) | Musicologist Historian |
Known for | Khasi music |
Awards | Padma Shri |
Helen Giri Syiem is an Indian musicologist and historian, known for her efforts in promoting Khasi music tradition. [1] A former member of faculty at the North Eastern Hill University, she is a member of the executive council of the Sangeet Natak Akademi. [2]
She is known to have contributed in the restoration of traditional Khasi musical instruments and has instituted a scholarship fund at the Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong for the promotion of Khasi music. [3]
She assisted in the establishment of 35 traditional music institutes and has organized music festivals, besides working for the rehabilitation of physically disabled children. [1]
Her book, Khasi Under British Rule, 1824-1947, is a historical narrative of Khasi life during the pre-independence period. [4]
The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri in 2008, for her contributions to Khasi music. [5]