[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his year has seen an unprecedented number of entries to the Music Awards of Nagaland. The following 32 entries have been nominated in various genres of the 6th edition of the Awards:
GOSPEL
1. Hiyalo Kath – ‘The freedom song’, Clef Ensemble Studio
2. Bensinlo Kent – ‘Everlasting addiction’, Note Grid Studio
3. Imnasenla Aier – ‘Wings of change’, Sunep Ensemble Studio (Media 24)
4. Kilang Aier – ‘A beautiful Christmas’, Note Grid Studio
5. Bamboo groove – ‘My Saviour’, Note Grid Studio
GOSPEL (Local dialects)
1. Molung Imsong – ‘Yob takum ama’ recorded at Classic Studio
2. Senti Jamir feat. Imti Pongen– ‘Temeim’, Sonic Boom Studio
3. Diethozo Thakro – ‘Phrakeshü a siliete’, Tribes Music & Media Lab
ROCK (SOFT/ ALTERNATIVE)
1. Voice Blend – ‘Goodbye’, Black and White Studio
2. Alo Wanth – ‘Without wings’, Crystal Sound Studio
3. Senti Jamir feat. Pongen – ‘Tesangwa lima’, Sonic Boom Studio
4. Best B4 24 Months – ‘High school’, Element Indie Records
5. Yanger Toshi – ‘Still moment in time’, Crystal Sound Studio
6. Imsong – ‘Believe’, Crystal Sound Studio
ROCK (METAL/ HEAVY)
1. Diethozo Thakro – ‘Song of the knights’, Tribes Music & Media Lab
2. Red Alert – ‘Dream from inside’, TJ Studio
3. The Chronicles – ‘Chaheko’, Crystal Sound Studio
4. Imsong – ‘Freedom song’, Crystal Sound Studio
POP
1. Wannyen Bezo – ‘Spread my wings’, Tribes Music & Media Lab
2. Aben Jamir – ‘My love for you’, Element Indie Records
3. Shalo Kent – ‘And we say’, Element Indie Records
4. Rajj Ismokey Proudliee – ‘Remember those days’, R.I.P. Home Studio
5. Neikuo Khezhie – ‘Memories’, Crystal Sound Studio
6. C. Mayang Longchar – ‘Over the rainbow’, Home Studio
FOLK/ FUSION
1. Purple Fusion – ‘Tring, tring - Marks of war’
2. Alem Alia Jr. – ‘Where I belong’, Tribes Music & Media Lab
3. Mughami Melos – ‘This is the day’, The Basement Studio
INSTRUMENTAL
1. Aron T. Asumi – ‘Tomorrow awaits’, Pheto Music Studio
2. Aron T. Asumi – ‘Unfailing love’, Pheto Music Studio
3. Atso Chasie – ‘The monolith’, Clef Ensemble Studio
EDM
1. Kohdi Jing – ‘R.E.D’, Jing’s Studio
2. DJ Ina feat Renbeni Odyuo – ‘Sweet Escape’, Element Indie
Awards will be presented to the best song in each category listed above as decided by the judging panel. As in previous years there will be a special public choice award called ‘Song of the Year’, voting for which will be open from 1st October, 2014.
In addition, awards will also be given away in technical categories such as Best Music Video, Best Video Director, Best Sound Engineer, Best Producer in addition to the Trailblazer and Patron awards. Dates and timings for telecasts will be announced soon. The video compiling and editing is being done by M&M Mediaworks and the songs will soon be available for viewing and download on the Music Awards of Nagaland Youtube channel and Facebook page.
