Thousands gathered at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on the second day of the Shillong Cherry Blossom Music & Arts Festival on November 15 to honour the memory of celebrated musician Zubeen Garg, whose recent passing has left a significant void in the region's music scene.

Performers Zublee Baruah, Prabin Borah, Priyanka Bharali, and Arupjyoti Baruah led the audience through a moving rendition of 'Mayabini', one of Garg's most beloved compositions. The tribute saw the entire stadium join in a collective chorus, marking one of the festival's most poignant moments and celebrating the late artist's lasting influence on regional music.

The emotional homage came mid-evening, following opening performances by Shillong native Meba Ofilia, Japan's Drum Tao, and DJ Kennedy. After the tribute, internati

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