In Nagaland, the platform for choral music is created by the church during conferences and crusades (special numbers, praise and worship etc.).
One prominent artist who has pioneered the "Contemporary Christian music" in the state's Gospel genre is Tali Angh who started his journey first as a worship leader in a church.
Naga Choirs travel not only to places outside the state but also to foreign countries in order to perform for various world audiences.
Two prominent groups adopting traditional folk tunes into their music are: The Tetseo Sisters and Cultural Vibrants.
[6] This song has been ranked fourth at Cherokee America (India) presents VH1 Top 10 (for the week) on 17 September competing with artists like Maroon 5, Lady Gaga and Jay-Z etc.
Some notable present day bands are- Black Rose,[8] Divine Connection (DC),[9] Eximious,[10] Original Fire Factor (OFF), Diatribe and Daughty Growthy.
[11] One can listen to most of fine tuned songs and music organically produced in Nagaland on indihut, and HIYOMUSIC Mobile App.
Attractive cash prizes and music educated/music loving crowd makes the Hornbill National Rock Contest/Festival a unique experience for performers.