A handpicked experience by Meghalayan Age: The Store, Then is Now as part of our World Music Celebrations, is celebrating a journey through the world of music traditions from Meghalaya.
Meghalaya has a unique culture in music, arts, and crafts intricately woven with life, a prominent feature imbibed in the Khasis, jaintias, and Garo Societies. And Meghalayan Age The Store is trying to give it just that in its second edition in the series ka Mynnor Ha ka Mynta – Then is now exploring how lore and music are constantly reinventing themselves over time.
Presentation
Presentation on Music from Meghalaya by Gautam Mukhopadhaya. A former Ambassador of India to Syria, Afghanistan, and Myanmar.
Demonstration
Demonstration on traditional instruments and tunes by Benedict Skhemlang Hynniewta - A visual artists and musician, Risingbor Kurkalang - Musician and a Master Craftsman along with musical performances by Ridahunlang Gatphoh – Designer, singer, songwriter, founder Dakti, Peter Marbaniang – Designer, musician, Co- founder Dakti, Katrikeya Vashist – Musician and Makrand Sanon-Musician , performing Artist.
Photo Exhibition
Musical Memoirs by Ahmed Hossain – Photographer, photojournalist, and founder of photo studio Karuz Photographers 1971.
Musical Memoirs
A visual insight into the festivals, rituals, musicians, and tribal musical instruments, a reminder of the rich legacy, history, and culture of the Khasis, Jaintias, and Garos sensitizing people about the need to safeguard the craft of making and the skill of playing traditional musical instruments.
Food Tasting
The Khasis also have a rich culinary heritage, and so a tasting menu of traditional flavors has been set for the guests. Giving a genuine platform for local artists to showcase their most authentic creations, Meghalayan Age: The Store seems to demonstrate the local artists’ outstanding art and craftsmanship.
