Moa Subong

Moa Subong
Born
Dimapur, Nagaland, India
OriginNagaland, India
GenresFolk music, folk fusion
OccupationsMusician, instrument maker
InstrumentsBamhum, Tikzik
AwardPadma Shri (2023)

Moa Subong is an Indian musician and instrument innovator from Nagaland, known for developing a bamboo wind instrument known as the Bamhum. In 2023, he was awarded the Padma Shri in the field of art (folk music).[1][2]

Career

Subong has worked in the promotion of Naga folk music.[3] Along with his wife, Arenla, he examined traditional Naga musical instruments after she was appointed as a folk music teacher. Observing limitations in the tonal range of some instruments, they developed a musical instrument known as the Bamhum.[4]

Subong is the founder of the band Abiogenesis, which he co-founded with his Arenla.[5]

Personal life

Subong is married to Arenla, who has been involved in teaching folk music.[4]

Awards and recognition

  • 2023: Awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions to the field of art.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Two from Nagaland conferred Padma Shri". MorungExpress. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  2. ^ "Moa Subong receives Padma Shri Award from President Murmu". Nagaland Tribune. 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  3. ^ "Neihunuo Sorhie, Moa Subong from nagaland conferred Padma Sh". Eastern Mirror. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  4. ^ a b Longkumer, Purnungba (9 April 2023). "Family and well-wishers welcome Moa Subong". Eastern Mirror. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  5. ^ "Music with Moa Subong". The Hindu. 2017-08-13. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-02-21.
  6. ^ Post, Nagaland (2023-04-05). "Prez confers Padma Shri to Moa Subong". Retrieved 2026-02-21.

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