Tetseo Sisters releases second studio album ‘Li Chapter 2: Life. Origins. Roots.’ At Hornbill Festival 2025

DIMAPUR — Tetseo Sisters launched their second album during the ongoing 26th Hornbill Festival at the Chakhesang Morung at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on Dec. 2.

An update issued on Wednesday informed that Temjen Imna Along, Minister of Tourism and Higher Education, Nagaland released the album and lauded the efforts of the band in bringing Nagaland’s culture and music to the global stage.

‘Li Chapter 2 – Life. Origins. Roots’ -- a 17-track exploration of indigenous Chokri Naga music -- is the second studio album by the Tetseo Sisters. 

Featuring traditional acappella vocals, the ancient single-stringed Tati instrument, and original compositions in the Chokri language, the album offers a powerful blend of oral tradition, vocal harmony, and contemporary artistry.

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Rooted in the lived experience of the Chakhesang Naga people, the album reflects on identity, love, loss, resilience, and the deep connection between land, language, and self.

Each track is both a cultural expression and a personal statement- honoring ancestral wisdom while inviting global audiences into an intimate and rarely heard soundscape.

With Li Chapter 2, the Tetseo Sisters contribute a distinct and authentic voice to the global music landscape-reaffirming the relevance and beauty of indigenous music on the world stage.

The album is said to have been accepted for Grammy Consideration in the category of Best Global Music Album 2026.

The album is now available on all major streaming platforms, the update further informed.