Music industry in the state is slowly picking up with many talented youngsters venturing into this field.
Z. Renbeni, Naga Idol 5.10 is among the many talented Naga artists, who released her debut album ‘Essence’ on Saturday at Café Destination Dimapur.
Dedicating her debut album to her parents, Odyou revealed that the album title ‘Essence’ was derived from her original composition ‘Essence’ also composed for her parents.
Speaking at the programme, Abu Metha press secretary to chief minister said “cutting” an album is not an easy task and lauded Renbeni for the accomplishment.
Metha said way back in 2003 when the NPF government was formed, the party deliberated on various issued concerning the youth and said the government with the initiative to promote music formed the Music Task Force (MTF) so the youth can bring laurels to the state through their talents.
Though it might not be up to people’s expectation, he said the MTF was trying its best to promote music in and out of Nagaland so Naga musicians can reach out to the world and promote their music.
He disclosed that in the initial state when the MTF was formed, it did not have any profitable infrastructure and lacked corporate musicians who could guide or upgrade local musicians, but was however contented that the scenario has now changed with some Naga musicians making it big in the music industry.
Metha while urging the youth to come forward and make use of their talents; said despite facing hurdles, Naga youth have created a niche for themselves by citing an example of Chekrovolü Swüro who won Silver Medal for Team India during the recently concluded 46th World Archery Championship held in Turin (Italy) and Divine Connection, winner MTV’s ‘Kurkure Desi Beats Rock On’.
Asking Naga youth to emulate them, Metha added there is no substitute for hard work.
He congratulated Renbeni for her debut album and said that she being a Naga Idol should try to bring a change in the society as the society is looking for achievers and promised to render help through the Music Task Force.
The launching of the album was attended by Renbeni’s family members, friends, musicians and well wishers.
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