Rana Kharkongor
Rana Kharkongor was a Khasi-Indian singer, songwriter and video director. He was well known for his release "Tiew Kulab" and was a part of the album ''Jingkieng Ksiar.''
Biography
Kharkongor started singing in the 1970s and throughout his career received 'Grade A' by All India Radio, and was featured on National DD Metro POP TIME Programme in the year 1986. He has produced twenty-seven albums which were mostly recorded in Calcutta and has 29 albums to his credit.In October 2013, Kharkongor was involved in the protest against bandhs by giving a performance alongside artist such as Lou Majaw. A few years later he performed on 2 April 2016 at the Monolith Festival.
Kharkongor was a victim of COVID-19. He died at the age of 69 on Friday morning 21 May 2021.
Discography
Jingkieng Ksiar volume 1, 2 and 3 Best of Jingkieng Ksiar Balei ia nga Lashai dei ka Mynta Special Collection The Pioneer Nga ju kynmaw Top Hits of Jingkieng Ksiar Ngam long marwei Ngan jam shakhmat Star of 22 Hits 24 Non Stop LTC Hikai ia u A Junom LTC Nongpyniap Ummat u Tirot Sing Golden Sentimental Tang Sur Jingrwai Rock Collection Rangli- ''Adona''