Belting out one of Methaneilie Jutakhrie’s song ‘Nagaland city kuribole’, Minister for RD and REPA, C. L. John advocated to work towards polishing and endorsing Nagamese and local music in the state while articulating that the indigenous music is inviting, appreciated, patriotic, soothing and unique which need to be amplified. The legislator was addressing as the chief guest at the ‘Out of the box 2’ musicians workshop organised by Musician Table or dubbed as M-Table on Saturday at AIDA Building Don Bosco Dimapur.
Asserting that the only music he is familiar with is ‘political music’, C. L. John conveyed ‘it is always a privilege to be part of variety of events and witness unique talents as people’s representatives’. At the same time he opined that though Nagas’ are music lovers and gifted with creativity and distinct voice, we keep it to ourselves entertaining each other as recreational activities. Also he observed that the Naga music industry was creating revolutionary because of commitment.
Make the music industry more accommodating by encouraging and welcoming new artist and appreciating new genres persuaded the legislator while calling on to make the state music industry a model, demanding and desirable.
Celebrated Naga musician Methaneilie Jutakhrie in a special appearance communicated that even at the age of 62 years it is not easy for him to quit music because of his profound passion for music which has become part of his life.
Recounting his struggling days with music, the ‘I call her I call her darling’ hitmaker narrated: after dropping out of school in the seventh standard, he introduced himself to music through radio which was the only entertainment device and the first guitar he owned was in 1968 created by himself out of cardboard and wire binding. The first earning he made through his concert was 25 paisa and with the moneys saved through his concerts he purchased a guitar for himself and till date has released 25 albums, shared Jutakhrie.
Music he articulated can be expressive in many ways which he termed as the greatest gift from God and therefore called on the musicians and music enthusiasts to extend goodwill through music.
The musicians’ workshop focused on the ABC of how to make a living out of music concentrating on professionalism covered by Tetseo Sisters (Folk artiste), Among Jamir (Bass Player of renowned Bollywood musician Pritam and former member of Agnee)and Moa Subong (Inventor of Bamhum and Abiogenesis member); The importance of music education by James Swu (Music lecturer of Margaret Shishak School of Music (MSSM) )and music marketing by Jaya J. Singh (Assistant Manager content acquisition and label artist relations, business development of Artist Aloud- Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Private Ltd).
Staff Reporter
