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Madhusree Hatial is an Indian folk singer, educator, and social worker known for preserving tribal culture in West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha. She is recognized her work with Jhumur folk music, traditional arts like Sohrai painting, and her contributions to community empowerment through cultural education. In 2018, she received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, one of India’s top honors in performing arts, for her work in tribal folk music.[1]
Early Life and Background
[edit]Madhusree Hatial was born in Jhargram, West Bengal. Her early exposure to indigenous tribal traditions, particularly through her family’s cultural environment, played a formative role in shaping her interest in folk music and tribal arts. As a child, she became familiar with the rhythms and aesthetics of Jhumur, a tribal folk form prominent in Eastern India, which would later become central to her artistic and cultural work.[2]
Career and Contributions
[edit]Hatial has dedicated much of her work to promoting and sustaining tribal arts and community education in Eastern India. She founded Maromia Ad Samproday, a cultural trust in Jhargram focused on protecting tribal folk traditions and supporting the socio-economic growth of tribal communities, especially women.[3]
The trust offers training in:
- Making utensils from sal leaves
- Producing organic products from Mahua
- Folk storytelling using mobile libraries
- Community education programs, including a Gurukul-style tribal school for indigenous children[4]
Her efforts are well recognized for helping create income opportunities while keeping cultural identity alive.
Jhumur Music and Folk Performance
[edit]Madhusree Hatial is known for her commitment to Jhumur music, a tribal folk tradition from West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha. She has performed Jhumur at various cultural events, including local festivals and national programs, often with traditional instruments like the Mandar, Dhol, and Nagara.[5]
In 2018, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting preserved a collection of 20 Jhumur wedding songs sung by Hatial for research and documentation.[6]
She has also explored combining Jhumur songs with Chhau dance, creating performances that bring together these two unique tribal art forms.[7]
Preservation of Tribal Art and Education Initiatives
[edit]Madhusree Hatial has played an important role in preserving and promoting tribal visual arts like Sohrai painting and Dokra metalwork. She has led workshops to revive Sohrai art, a traditional wall-painting style linked to tribal festivals and rituals. Her work has reached audiences worldwide through academic and cultural partnerships.[8][9]
She also supports tribal artisans in keeping Dokra art alive, an old metal-casting method still used in some tribal communities. These programs often combine skill-building with small business support, especially for women.[6]
In tribal education, Hatial runs the Bhramyaman Pathagar, a mobile library and storytelling initiative aimed at encouraging literacy among tribal children. Her work combining cultural knowledge with early education has been acknowledged by cultural groups and government organizations.[4]
Recognition and Public Engagements
[edit]Madhusree Hatial has been invited to many cultural forums and academic institutions for her work in tribal art and folk traditions.
In 2019, Jharkhand State Bal Bhavan honored her for her contributions to the arts. She also served as an advisor on tribal art and culture there.[7]
In August 2020, she presented an e-dialogue on "The Role of Indigenous Folk Traditions in Value Creation" at the Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, highlighting the importance of tribal storytelling and music.[10]
In February 2021, the National Museum in New Delhi recognized her as a resource person for folk music under the "We the Community" outreach program, which supports marginalized and indigenous voices.[10]
Hatial has also worked with the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) as a featured artist, with her work included in India’s national performing arts archive.[11]
Awards and Honours
[edit]Madhusree Hatial has earned several awards for her work in preserving and promoting indigenous tribal music, dance, and art:
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2018): A prestigious Indian award in performing arts, given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Ministry of Culture. Hatial was honored for her excellence in folk music, especially Jhumur songs.[1]
Kavi/Sahityik Samman (2018): Presented by Visva-Bharati University, this award recognizes her contributions to tribal literature and oral storytelling traditions.
Indira Kirti Samman (2018): Given by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Avantika Academy for her efforts in promoting Indian tribal heritage at national cultural events.
Kashi Vaishwik Gourav Samman (2024): Awarded by the Government of Uttar Pradesh alongside the Ministry of MSMEs, this honor acknowledges her work in advancing tribal art through women-led entrepreneurship.
See Also
[edit]- Sohrai painting
- Chhau dance
- Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Folk music of India
- Indian Council for Cultural Relations
- Adivasi
- Culture of India
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships (Akademi Ratna) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar) for the Year 2018 announced". affairscloud.com. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
- ^ "Jharkhand News: आदिवासी समाज की संस्कृति और कला की थाती सहेज रहीं प्रोफेसर मधुश्री, लोगों में जगा रही अलख - Professor Madhushree is preserving culture and art of tribal society awakening spirit among people". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ Mukherjee, Ritwik (2024-03-06). "Empowering tribes via tradition: Madhushree Hatiyal's mission to keep ancestral arts alive". www.bizzbuzz.news. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ a b "Bengal folk music artist revives dying art form in Jharkhand". The Avenue Mail. 20 June 2022.
- ^ "Madhushree Hatiyal in saraikela kharsawan jhumar music". Prabhat Khabar (in Hindi). 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ a b Mukherjee, Ritwik (2024-03-06). "Empowering tribes via tradition: Madhushree Hatiyal's mission to keep ancestral arts alive". www.bizzbuzz.news. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ a b Pioneer, The. "Bal Bhawan felicitates artist Madhushree Hatial". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ Roy, Arpita (2021-10-07). "'সোহরাই' হারিয়ে যাচ্ছে আধুনিকীকরণে! আলো হাত". Daily News Reel. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "A Journey Rooted in Tradition: How a Young Folk Artist is Reviving Tribal Culture". News Sense. 2025-05-22. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ a b gandhismriti.gov.in https://gandhismriti.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%2020-21%20combined_ENGLISH_compressed.pdf. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2025-04-03. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
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