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Meghalaya
is a
state of India
with a rich
folk
tradition.
Drums
,
bamboo
flutes
and small hand-held
cymbals
are a popular ensemble. The arrival of
Christianity
in the mid-20th century signalled the beginning of a decline in tribal musical traditions.
With time, the music scene in Meghalaya kept on evolving leading to the birth of many talented musicians and bands representing both local as well as not so local genres from Meghalaya.
Some of the more recent musicians and bands from Meghalaya include the
Soulmate
,
Lou Majaw
, Snow White, Plague Throat, Kerios Wahlang, Cryptographik Street Poets, etc.