Translation of Narendra Singh Negi

Narendra Singh Negi (Author)

Born on 12 august 1949 in Pauri district of Himalayan state Uttarakhand; He started his music career from his home town and then performed in almost all the major countries across the globe. He
composed his music in the folk genre and depicted the ethos of hill life of Uttarakahand. Mr. Negi also served as a District Information officer in information and public relation department but left his job for his music and writing career. Narendra Singh Negi is a name which shines out brightly in Garhwali folk music and now he is an institution in himself after serving for hill life through his music almost for five decades. He has been awarded in various occasions from public around the globe. His contribution in the folk music, language and literature of Uttarakhand is outstanding.

Deepak Bijalwan (Translator)

Born on 10 October 1993 in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. He completed his schooling from his hometown and then graduated from Gaurukula Kangri University Haridwar. He is passionate enough in poetry and philosophy and hence turned himself in literature for his masters. During his MA he published his debut book, an anthology of poems in English titled “Pages of My College Diary”. He started translating Narendra Singh Negi back in 2017 which now you hold in your hands in a book form. He has been publishing numerous poems and short length articles on various issues in news
papers. Presently from November 2017 he is pursuing his Phd in English from HNB Garhwal Central University, Uttarakhand.

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