Akashvani Kohima organised a musical concert to mark 90 years of Akashvani’s service to the nation at Nagaland College of Music and Fine Arts Auditorium in Kohima
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DIMAPUR — Akashvani Kohima organised a musical concert to mark 90 years of Akashvani’s service to the nation at Nagaland College of Music and Fine Arts Auditorium at T. Khel, Model Village in Kohima on Friday.
An update issued on Friday informed that the musical evening featured performances by the Nagaland College of Music and Fine Arts Choir and runner-up of NE Body Can Body Sing 2017, Manchai Phom, who was also runner-up of Fusion of the Band Hindi 2026 and winner of Best Vocalist at Fusion of the Band Hindi 2026.
Manchai Phom presented the Phom song Lungvang Ba along with renditions of the Hindi songs Lakho Hai Yahan and Yeh Dosti.
Award-winning singer-songwriter and founder of Seyie_Intrepid Northeast India, Seyievinuo Chuzho, presented a solo performance of One Moment in Time and also performed with her band, Seyie_Intrepid while students of JNV Kohima also presented the National Anthem.
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Head of Programme (HoP) Ella Kayina highlighted the uniqueness and authenticity of tribal music broadcast on Akashvani Kohima, describing it as distinct from Hindi film and western music. While noting that Hindi songs are popular and entertaining, she said, “Tribal music carries the voice of our land, our traditions, and our identity.” She added that listening to both creates a balance between modern entertainment and cultural roots.
Kayina also stressed the need to improve the present trend in tribal music by mentoring and grading artistes to help them advance in their careers. She emphasised that music is teamwork, where lyricists, composers, and performers should receive equal recognition.
Kayina noted that artists from modern, devotional, and folk music backgrounds can appear for auditions conducted by the Audition Board established at every Akashvani station.
Highlighting the significance of the Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan, she described it as a prestigious annual music festival organised by All India Radio since 1954 to promote Indian classical and folk music, featuring higher-graded artists.
The HoP also appealed to Dialect Assignees to identify talented music artistes, encourage them to appear for auditions, and support their growth in the music field.