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Abiogenesis is a rock/fusion band from Nagaland, India . Not satisfied with just playing mainstream music and their hunger to take music to a higher level, the band went further into exploration & experimentation which resulted in a new form of world music which they have named 'Howey' . . Howey is now Abiogenesis brand of music. It's a fusion of folk tunes with various forms of modern music. They incorporate a part of the past and take it to the future through their music. They also play a new wind musical instrument made of bamboo invented by a band member Moa. Abiogenesis is the only band in the world that plays Howey & Bamhum. They also incorporate traditional musical instruments in their music. The band's action-packed shows and positive do-or-die attitude are already getting increasing notice around the world, they have performed in 500 plus gigs in India,Thailand and Myanmar.
Discography:
1.. 'Aeon Spell' released through Saregama in June 2007 ,was listed for Nominations in the 50th Grammy Awards in 2 categories.
2. 'Rustic Relish' released through their indie label APH Records which was listed for Nominations in the 51st Grammy Awards in 4 categories , available online through www.cdbaby.com/abiogenesis4 and 60 plus digital distribution COs.
Media/Press:
Cover story in NE Sun, Reflexon magazine, Sentinel Melange. Also featured in Rolling Stone magazine, Rock Street Journal, Society, Tehelka, Northeast Beats, Time Out (Mumbai/Delhi), Reckoning etc and regularly features in National and regional tabloids.
Band members:
Arenla: Vocals / Lead Bamhum. Front lady & co-composer of the band.
Moa : Guitar/Bamhum/Harmonica and main composer of the band.
Daniel Engty: Lead guitar/jews harp- Krongchui
Larry : Bass.
Imli: Drums/Percussions

Bands website: www.abiogenesis.altpro.net
www.myspace.com/abiogenesis8
www.facebook.com/abiogenesis8
www.cdbaby.com/abiogenesis4
http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7767940
http://www.amazon.com/Rustic-Relish-Abiogenesis/dp/B001G9FAL8
Videoss at: www.youtube.com/abiogenesis88
Photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27758380@N07
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39322443@N05

Right Now-Live at National Theatre-Yangon & Mandalay