Meghalaya’s growing footprint in western classical music gained international attention as Shillong musician Ambasal Cheran Momin represented the Northeast at the prestigious South Asian Symphony Foundation (SASF) Youth Workshop and Concert 2026, held in Bengaluru on May 23.
Shillong is set to celebrate the 55th edition of Bob Dylan Day on May 23 and 24, marking what organisers describe as the world’s longest-running tribute to Nobel laureate Bob Dylan.
Vienna-trained Garo musician Ambasal Cheran Momin performed with the Nagaland String Orchestra on April 10, marking a notable moment for Meghalaya’s emerging presence in the region’s classical music space.
