Biography

? Abiogenesis is a folk-fusion act that hails from Nagaland, India. They create Indigenous and tribal sound in the most modern way making it exotic and beautiful to listen to, a sound never heard before. Each and every song or music has a meaning and Arenla, the  front lady  narrates and explains the untold stories of Nagaland. It is not only entertaining but also a learning experience. Their exploration and experimentation resulted in evolving a new form of  world music called Howey music. Howey is a  fusion of Naga and other Indian folk with various forms of  modern music. Another special feature of the band is the invention of a new wind bamboo musical instrument called bamhum by a band member Moa.This (the bamhum) novelty brought about a huge change to how Abiogenesis sounds today. It became the leading instrument of the band with Arenla playing the lead Bamhum, and Moa playing the harmony. Recently, Moa has invented another Bamboo percussion called Tikzik.      Abiogenesis has Performed in 5 countries:  Thailand, India, Russia, Bhutan & Myanmar  including an exclusive  performance for Bhutan’s Royal family on 15th August 11 and to 160 Consul Generals at the RajBhawan, Mumbai on 16th November 2011.  Some of their achievements: 1.Abiogenesis album ‘Legacy of the Mountains’  was nominated in the Best Album category in Global Indian Music Awards (GIMA) 2014 2. Abiogenesis’ song ‘Time For A Change’  nominated in Artist Aloud Music Awards’ in Best Female Fusion Category 3. ‘URD1’ winner of the Best Alternative Song Category in Akademia Music Awards 2014, Los    Angeles. 4. Wake Up Call Nominated in the Best Genre Bender song In VIMA India Awards 2014 in Malaysia 5. Arenla, the vocalist  of Abiogenesis was nominated for the Best Female Vocals category in the     6th Jack Daniels  Awards. 6. Abiogenesis is nominated in Artist Aloud Music Awards for the best Alternative band and their   song Return of the Son for the best Alternative song 2012 7.Abiogenesis album ‘Aeon Spell’ released by Saregama in 2007 was listed for Nominations in the 50th Grammy Awards  in the Best Contemporary World  Music album of the Year. Band members : Arenla Subong – Vocals / Lead Bamhum/ Tikzik.       2.  Moa Subong    -   Bamhum / Guitar / Harmonica/Tikzik.       3. Kora  -   Bass         4. Aso    -    Drums/ Percussions/Tikzik.