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Liberty Ma Mya Yin

1904 – 1945

Burmese singer

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Lived 1904 – 1945 (aged 41). Liberty Ma Mya Yin was a Myanmar dancer.

Liberty Mya Yin (; 21 April 1904 – 29 April 1945) was a Burmese anyeint dancer and singer, best known during the pre-World War II period. She gained the moniker "Liberty" from college fans who advocated Burmese independence. At one point, her anyeint had to be booked and partially paid for a year in advance, and donors needed to choose their days depending on when she was free. Her fans included Sir Joseph Augustus Maung Gyi and U Thant.

She performed hundreds of songs; some of the best known were "Tohn-kyaw Ma", "U Thawun-Kyaung", "Ahlushin" and "Shwe Pyi Soe". She also produced gramophone records, including "Moonlight Glory", "Padonma Shwe-Kya", "Khint Thabaw", "Maung Maung's Shwekye", "Htin Thalohn" and "Okay, Seik-Tagu Yok-Koze".

Death and legacy Mya Yin died on 29 April 1945 of malaria while fleeing conflict in Burma during World War II. She was 41.

In recognition of her prominence as a Burmese artist, a bronze statue of her stands before the National Theatre of Mandalay.

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Mahn Nyut U Maung Galay

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Liberty Ma Mya Yin?

Burmese singer

When was Liberty Ma Mya Yin born?

Liberty Ma Mya Yin was born on 21 April 1904 in Thazi Township.

When did Liberty Ma Mya Yin die?

Liberty Ma Mya Yin died on 29 April 1945 in British Burma, Sintgaing Township.

What was Liberty Ma Mya Yin's occupation?

Liberty Ma Mya Yin was a dancer.

What nationality was Liberty Ma Mya Yin?

Liberty Ma Mya Yin was Myanmar.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Liberty Ma Mya Yin

· Wikidata: Q13073020

· DBpedia: Liberty Ma Mya Yin

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