Article in Indian Express
Featured for his contribution to Assamese culture, music and community storytelling.
The Man Behind the Music
Biography
At a Glance
- Born1972, Narayanpur, Lakhimpur District
- ResidenceGuwahati, Assam
- SchoolingN.L. Govt. Higher Secondary
- GraduationCotton College
- M.A.Pune University
- Ph.D.Gauhati University
- DiplomaTravel & Tourism (PG)
- MusicSenior Diploma, Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad
- Present RoleVice Principal & HOD History, Associate Professor, Bapujee College, Sarukshetri, Barpeta; Research Guide, Dept. of History, Gauhati University
Dr. Munin Saikia is an academician, music composer, lyricist, music arranger, singer and orator. He presently serves as Vice Principal, Head of the Department of History, and Associate Professor at Bapujee College, Sarukshetri, Barpeta, Assam, and is a research guide in the Department of History at Gauhati University.
Born in Narayanpur of Lakhimpur district in 1972, he had his schooling at N.L. Government Higher Secondary School, graduated from Cotton College, completed his M.A. from Pune University, and earned his Ph.D. from Gauhati University. He also holds a postgraduate diploma in travel and tourism from Pune University and a senior diploma in music from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad. At present, his permanent residence is in Guwahati, Assam.
A true son of the soil, Dr. Munin Saikia has an interest in western, folk, and traditional songs alike. He has composed a number of songs that depict love for nature and for people. Having started his music career from the very inception of his life, he is, at present, a stage performer spreading his performances all over the country.
