For decades, India's Northeast has been home to a thriving music scene that remained largely invisible to the country's mainstream industry. From the political storytelling of Manipur to the experimental sounds emerging from Assam and Mizoram, the region has produced artists whose work speaks to universal human experiences while staying deeply rooted in their cultural contexts. Now, a festival is working to change that narrative — not just through visibility, but by building an entire ecosystem designed to integrate these voices into India's creative economy.

Breaking through Structural Barriers

“The Northeast has always been musically rich — rhythm, melody, and storytelling are deeply woven into the fabric of its culture. What's missing is not talent, but access," explains Kaushik Dutta

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