Shillong’s home-grown beats at Cherry Blossom Festival 2024: MGMP and the state’s music economy
Chammak Challo (with Hamsika Iyer), the global hip-hop star headlined day one. In Shillong as part of his SuperFan Tour, he was traditionally welcomed by Meghalaya’s Khasi Seng Community.
Keeping up the tempo but hitting the note of nostalgia was the legendary Boney M group’s live performance. The cherry on the top was the fact this was the R&B band’s Farewell Tour. In a breathtaking moment, in the misty late-night air, international pop sensation Lucas took to the stage as well, with Indian singer-songwriter Jasleen Royal closing day one with great fervour.
Earlier, Queen Sensation (a global Queen tribute band) paid homage to the Freddie-Mercury led rock band.
However, day one would have been incomplete without the performances of Shillong’s iconic blues-rock band, The Great Society, and household names Jessie Lyngdoh and Rito Riba. On day two,Meghalaya’s home-grown music stars, including Khasi Bloodz and SK Korn, added distinctive tones, showcasing musical diversity and representing local talent.
Indeed, it is this representation of local voices that was an undertone of the festival and its boundless energy and spirit, which DoNER Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia recognised as unmatched in India, referring to Meghalaya as the “music capital of the country.” He lauded the efforts of the government and the people of Meghalaya, saying, “Hats off to Conrad; hats off to you all (the people of Meghalaya)”.
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