Nagaland: All-female gospel band ‘TRUISM’ releases debut music album

Our Correspondent

Kohima, Dec 13 (EMN): TRUISM, an all-female gospel band from Kohima released its debut album ‘Out of His Great Love’ at Platinum Hall, NBCC Bayavü Hill in Kohima on Tuesday.

The album ‘Out of His Great Love’ (a collective testimony of the amazing joy we have in our God) was released by Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho, General Secretary, NBCC.

Members of TRUISM include: Vikielienuo Solo, Nourhengunuo Zatsu, Khriekesonuo Liezietsu, Keviphrünuo Khezhie and Thejasenuo Kire.

The members shared that the story goes back to singing together in Sunday schools and that for the past 14 years they have been singing together for the Lord.

The band feels that TRUISM meaning "with prompt and passion" befits the group as they sing with great zeal for the Lord.

The band informed that most of the songs are about enlightening and strengthening one's faith in God.

The group stated, "We have a vision for mission; to musically reach out to more people. We all have times when the world seems to be pressing down on us and we hope to bring comfort, share God's love and blessings through our music."

On the occasion, Vipralhou Kesiezie, Managing Board Chairman Khedi Baptist Church delivered a speech.

A story of TRUISM was retold by Neitseizonuo Liezietsu while Vikielienuo Solo spoke about the making of the album and delivered the vote of thanks.

The album was produced by Vipralhou Kesiezie, music by Neilhoumenuo Kesiezie, Thejasezo Belho and Alfred Besü, recorded and mixed at Clef Ensemble, Kohima, Photography and videography by San Productions, Graphics by Kekuosetuo Sachü and team Manager Neitseizonuo Liezietsu.

The album release programme was led by Dr. Ruokuovilie Sachü.

The album has 10 songs with one music video, four songs are in Tenyidie and six in English.