Arts and Entertainment
Mokokchung celebrates World Music Day
Mokokchung musicians both young and old, took centre stage at Cosmos Entertainment Hall where various bands and solo artists converged to celebrate world music day which was organized by Mokokchung District Musicians Association (MDMA) on Wednesday June 21.
The show kicked off with the junior solo competition where Anen Jamir bagged the first prize. The second and third place went to Imlichila and Sunepjungla respectively. Prizes for the winners were sponsored by Resonate Studio, Chord music store and MPtv.
The show also witnessed the releasing of the first ever compilation album from Mokokchung based musicians by vice-principal Mayangnokcha Government Higher Secondary School, Mangyang, a musician and a composer himself.
Later renowned bands from Mokokchung like Tune up Channel, Beyond Sunday, The Great Decade, Rhythm 26, Mingle tones, Alpine blues, hunting boots, Mannequin, Meyatsung Aier etc took the stage and performed covers from Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson, U2 and original songs from the bands. Our correspondent