Music of Sikkim
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| Music of India | |
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Classical (Carnatic · Hindustani) · Bhajan · Bhangra · Ghazal · Qawwali · Sufi · Folk · Filmi · Pop · Rock (Bangla) · Hip Hop · Trance |
| Awards |
Filmfare Awards · Punjabi Music Awards · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award |
| Festivals |
Dover Lane music festival |
| Media | |
| National anthem |
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| National song |
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| By state/territory | |
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands · Andhra Pradesh · Arunachal Pradesh · Assam |
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Sikkim is a state of India. It is a center for western-style music in India, and has been since the rise of bands like Orchids and Naren Rasaily's Flickers, beginning in 1968 with the members like Thuckchuk Lachungpa, late Atuk and Paul.later in the early 70s,Atuk left the band and new members like Tenzing gyatso and Gopal tamang joined the band and similarly the band was renamed as 'stone-age comedy'. This period ended in 1973, though it was revived in 1982 by Naren with a name 'Orion'with members like Mahesh mokthan, Mahesh chettri,Raju pradhan and late Tashi pakhrin.later Dev raj cintury replaced Tashi.Again in 1989 the band was renamed as 'snow white'with. Sunil pradhan on vocals.In 1995, Naren took the young band 'the soul surviver' to competions like the famous IIT,Kharagpur and won the runners up. During this period 1965-1995,Naren and his band of boys performed in many famous competions like the IIT,Karagpur,the famous J.S Beat contest in Darjeeling in 1972.The band was very impressive in shows at gangtok and darjeeling.The band even performed with the famous key boardist,Christopher Masand.They even perfofmed at American Club and Marine House in Kathmandu.they even performed in SRCC, delhi in the year 1989.Naren was awarded 'The Best Lead Guitarist'in IIT,Kharagpur and other competions.The band performed at many competions, occasions and venues Sikkim is largely Nepali and popular Nepali singers Bejamin Rai, and Sukmit Lepcha are followed. Another popular act is Sikkim's Star (C. B. Gurung, Bhanu Gurung, and Kailash Gurung).
