#Music

Merangkong Community Honors First Christian Convert with New Anthem

The Merangkong Laishir Telungjem released a musical tribute to mark 175 years since the village's first baptism, with a celebration set for September 7.

Kiyeto Swu • 28 Aug 2026

Arunachal band Kongkura:yo drops new Adi hymn video

Arunachal band Kongkura:yo released a modern rock-fusion version of the Adi hymn Toma Dulamang to connect younger generations with their ancestral roots.

Tani M • 27 Aug 2026

New Documentary Spotlights Bhupen Hazarika's Political Legacy

Filmmaker Utpal Borpujari releases a new documentary, Manuhar Gaan, to highlight the social and political activism behind Bhupen Hazarika's iconic music.

Timungpi Terang • 24 Aug 2026

New documentary examines the social conscience of Bhupen Hazarika

A new 82-minute documentary, Manuhar Gaan, explores the social justice themes and humanist legacy of legendary Assamese artist Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.

Walrik Marak • 22 Aug 2026

Nagaland Musicians Face Growing Pains in Developing Industry

Nagaland's music scene grows through churches and schools, but musicians face income instability and a lack of formal industry infrastructure.

Naro Jamir • 20 Aug 2026

Assam Rifles Band Draws Over 1,000 to Imphal Independence Day Event

Over 1,050 people gathered at Kangla West Gate on August 15 to watch an Assam Rifles pipe band perform patriotic songs for India's 80th Independence Day.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 15 Aug 2026

Polish Guitarist Marcin Performs With Local Talent in Shillong

Polish guitarist Marcin Patrzałek teamed up with Meghalaya musicians in Shillong for his 2026 tour, highlighting the state's local talent and music scene.

Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026

Assam Rifles Pipe Band Kicks Off Independence Day Celebrations in Imphal

The Assam Rifles held a pipe band performance at Kangla West Gate for over 1,000 spectators to mark India's upcoming 80th Independence Day celebrations.

Diana Moirangthem • 12 Aug 2026

Polish Guitarist Marcin Patrzałek Lands in Shillong for Concert

Guitarist Marcin Patrzałek arrives in Shillong for an August 12 concert and workshops under the state's grassroots music program.

Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026

Shillong Musicians Honor Rabindranath Tagore at Tribute Event

Musicians gathered in Shillong on Sunday to perform a tribute concert marking the death anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026

Assam Debuts Census 2027 Anthem Featuring Late Icon Zubeen Garg

Assam officials launched the Census 2027 theme song in Amingaon, honoring the late Zubeen Garg to drive public participation in the nationwide count.

Timungpi Terang • 7 Aug 2026

Zunheboto Election Office Launches Youth Guitar Contest

Zunheboto officials are hosting a guitar contest to boost voter registration awareness among local youth ahead of the 2026 electoral roll revision.

Naro Jamir • 3 Aug 2026

Jo Foundation School Stages Sound of Music in Kohima

Jo Foundation Inclusive School hosted a musical production of The Sound of Music in Kohima to raise funds for a new accessible campus.

Kiyeto Swu • 3 Aug 2026

Nagaland College of Music and Fine Arts Celebrates 10 Years

The Nagaland College of Music and Fine Arts celebrated its 10th anniversary with an alumni concert featuring original music and special guests.

Kiyeto Swu • 3 Aug 2026

ABAM Launches Inaugural Music Festival in Impur

ABAM brought together 396 singers from 12 church choirs in Impur for their first music festival to boost worship and ministry across the region.

Kiyeto Swu • 2 Aug 2026

Asam Sahitya Sabha Grants Zubeen Garg’s Music Unique Cultural Status

The Asam Sahitya Sabha is officially naming Zubeen Garg’s musical catalog Zubeen Sangeet. This move gives his body of work a distinct cultural identity. The

Timungpi Terang • 31 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Rewards Grassroots Musicians With Major Festival Slots

Meghalaya's music program honors 15 top artists, granting them prime spots at state festivals to help transform local music into a viable profession.

NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026

Tripura Musician Patents Innovative Tripureshwari Veena

Classical musician Dr. Joyanta Sarkar has secured a patent for the Tripureshwari Veena, a new instrument blending ancient tradition with modern sound technology

Nihar Jamatia • 28 Jul 2026

Arunachal BJP Leader Launches New Apatani Music Album

Arunachal Pradesh BJP President Kaling Moyong launched the Apatani music album Ajin Nimi Kalyadu to support local artists and tribal heritage.

Tani M • 26 Jul 2026

Modi spotlights Tripura musical instrument revival

PM Modi praised the revival of Tripura's traditional Chongpreng instrument and cultural activist Surya Kumar Debbarma in his latest Mann Ki Baat broadcast.

Nihar Jamatia • 26 Jul 2026