Gospel band ‘Maleate’ releases debut music album in Kohima

Maleate, an eight member gospel band from Nagaland, has released their debut album ‘Telling the world about his love’ was released by Rev. Dr. Rachulie Vihienuo, Executive Director, ABCC at De Oriental Grand in Kohima on Saturday.

The album directed by Neitseizonuo Liezietsu has ten songs - five songs in English and five in Tenyidie.

Liezietsu said Maleate meaning 'A component of salt' started in 2020 during lockdown. She said that the band intends to brighten the world, interpreting the biblical usage of salt to be the light of the world.

Maleate comprises of: Kekhrieyie Belho, Khrietsonyu Whuorie, Viketouca Belho, Vilakienyu Liezietsu, Kevidezo Suokhrie, Mharavizo Kesiezie, Ruguokhrietuo Mepfhuo and Petsüsetuo Liezietsu.

Over the years, Maleate has performed at several occasions including a Bollywood production web series Paatal Lok.

Music was done by Mhaseve K Tetseo, Khriesazo Liezietsu and Neilhoumenuo Kesiezie; photographed by Albert Rutsa and Seyie Suohu; graphics by Kekuoseto Sachu and supported by Dr. Kenei Miachiao.

The songs were recorded, mixed and mastered at Pro Audio Hub in Kohima.

The album release programme was led by Dr. Ruokuovilie Sachü, Pastor, Khedi Baptist Church and elderly blessing was pronounced by Medoselhou Keretsu while vote of thanks was proposed by Khrietsonyu Whuorie.

(Our Correspondent, Kohima, March 11 (EMN)