14th Best of AMMIK 2017
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 29 2017:
The mega final of the 14th Best of AMMIK, 2017, organised by the Apunba Manipur Matam Ishei Kanglup (AMMIK), was held at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound today.
Chitra Khwairakpam, Sanasam Rani Devi and Ksh Debendra Singh secured the 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions in the singers category while T Chosini Devi, Labango Ningthouja and Rani Ningombam secured the 1st, 2nd and 3rd spots in the lyrics category.
Speaking at the event, Manipur State Film Development Society secretary Dr Hamom Naba said that integration of folk music in the recent music competitions is a good sign.
Change is good.
Music also need to change with the changing times but care should be taken not to lose the traditional identity, he added.
AMMIK president Sagolshem Tijendra Singh was also present at the event as the presidium member.