ARTISTS FOR 2024
From adding charm to our mundane days to narrating our culture and history, Music is a truly magical creation. While we're witnessing the era of techno beats and EDM, the nostalgic melody of folk instruments is irreplaceable for any community. Kholey Dai 3.० is going to be a gathering of folk musicians, bands, and artists from Darjeeling hills, Sikkim, North East India, and Nepal. Come along to hum with the melancholy murchunga and dance to the beats of the Damphu.
In 2019, they released their debut album "Joro," exploring love, identity, and memory. Stay tuned for their next album, which promises to delve into personal and political themes with dynamic, genre-fluid sound. Get ready to move and groove!
Last year, Anjali had the privilege of performing at Kholeydai, her village’s own festival. Over its four years of existence, Kholeydai has become a significant platform, offering opportunities and building confidence within the local community.
This year, Anjali returns to the Kholeydai stage with even greater confidence and maturity, ready to captivate and inspire her audience once again.
ARTISTS FOR 2023
His music is reminiscent of tunes and melodies long forgotten in the passage of time, drawing influence from the traditional sounds of the Himalayas.His melodies are based in the Himalayas, and his lyrics are frequently inspired by nature's and life's beauty. He has been a Voting member for the Recording Academy/Grammys for the year 2022-23 and continues to be so for 2023-24 as well.
He has toured and performed in the USA, U.K., Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Hong Kong, UAE and across cities in India and Nepal.
The name “Mookhuri” refers to the three stones cooking stove found in most of the kitchens in Meghalaya, It refers to a traditional way of cooking in local kitchens that requires 3 suitable stones of the same height to balance any pots or kettles over a fire. The band came up with the name “Mookhuri” because it is believed that music in the khasi tribal community begins from the hearth where the three stones lie.
Ever since it was formed, the band has performed at different parts of our state playing folk and traditional songs. The band has also come up with more than 10 original compositions and has been performed at many functions and occasions in Meghalaya.
The majority of his songs are about freedom, equality, and social justice for people and tea workers.
Through his music, he vocally campaigns for the rights and equality of tea garden workers, singing for social justice.
As a multi-genre music producer, Sumiran has worked on songs in a variety of genres, including pop, rock, hip-hop, and R&B. As such, he has produced music with catchy hooks, groovy melodies, and head-banging riffs.
Sumiran completed his diploma in sound engineering in 2022 at the Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism in Pune. His commitment to his profession and great work ethic are genuinely inspirational.
Sumiran constantly pushes the boundaries of his work in an effort to succeed at it.
Deoashish Mothey a musician and also a passionate lyrical activist. He uses his musical talents as a powerful tool for raising awareness and educating people about creating clean environments. As the founder of Warnamala Pariwar, Deoashish has a vision of integrating music into primary education for children through innovative means such as animation, illustrations, books, alphabet games, and transforming children's poems into engaging songs with animated content.
He has initiated an ongoing campaign known as "Teesta Calling," which focuses on the Teesta River, the sole river flowing through the Eastern Himalayas of Sikkim. Deoashish is deeply committed to preserving this vital natural resource. In addition to his educational and environmental endeavors, Deoashish is a vital member of the Three Seas Cross Cultural Band, a musical group dedicated to representing the unique sounds of Darjeeling and the Himalayas.
FOLK DANCE
To revive the tradition and culture, many dying folk arts like Maruni, Tamang Selo, Silli dances will be presented by local groups from nearby villages and tribal boards. The performance will remind us of the significance that such arts hold in the everyday life of the local community.
Silli Dance
Lepcha Folk dance
Maruni Dance
Tamang Selo
Limbu Cultural Group
Damai Cultural Group
Mangar Cultural Group
Khas Cultural Group
Bhujel Cultural Group
Sarki Cultural Group
Dhan Naach