| Vankhama | |
| Birth Date: | 1906 |
| Birth Place: | Assam, British India |
| Occupation: | Academic Writer |
| Known For: | Mizo literature |
| Parents: | Vanchhunga |
Vankhama (1906-1970) was a traditional writer, composer and poet from Mizoram, India. He is known in Mizo literature for his unique lyrical style. He composed over 50 songs along his career. Among his famous works are Tlaizawng Par, Nunrawng Hmelṭha, Rimawi Ram and Mizo Vaihlo.[1] He received much of his musical training from the British Christian missionaries in Mizoram.[2]
He was born in Diarkhai village. His father was the first Mizo pastor, Vanchhunga. He studied in various places, including Shillong, Silchar and Calcutta (now Kolkata). In his family life he was married to Pi Laldengi. He is also the father of two well known Mizo singers Vanhlupuii and Vanlalruati.[3]
Vankhama was the first Mizo Musician who brought the violin and Hawaiian Guitar from Kolkata in 1926, which soon led to local craftsmen making guitars locally.[4] Some of his more famous works are:[5]