Purple Fusion a Folk Fusion band from Nagaland, is all set to release their first debut album "Folk Reminiscence". The band delves and experiments in Naga traditional as well as other Folk music.
[Behind the scene - First Look from Purple Fusion upcoming music video "HoHey"]
The band consists of the talented Lamtsala H Sangtam (Lead Vocal), Imsanger Lkr (Guitar), Mhathung Odyuo (Bass) and Temsu Kichu (Drummer).
[Purple Fusion debut album "Folk Reminiscence"]
The Band was formed officially on 28th August 2012 with an aim to promote the rich tradition and culture of Nagaland ,India in the form of fusion music.
[ Purple Fusion First debut album call "Folk Reminiscence"]
PF incorporates indigenous ethnic music with genre of the west like Blues, Jazz, Funk, Reggae and rock to create a blend of music which is different and unique from what we usually get to listen to in this modern electronic age.
[ Behind the scene -3 of the upcoming music video "HoHey"]
PF have performed with some of the biggest names in the international music industry as well as India (country own) like with John W Schlitt - Petra(Grammy award winner) , Rahul Ram – Indian Ocean , Rabbi Shergill etc.
[Golden voice: Lamtsala H Sangtam]
Lamtsala H Sangtam has made a comeback to the music scene after about a gap of ten years. She is Known as one of the most dynamic and powerful live performer. She is a self thought vocalist. She has performed with some of the biggest names in the country like Artist of "Best Indian Act" MTV Europe Music Awards , Rahul Ram of Indian Ocean , Rabbi shergil . Have been featured in MTV Soundtrippin-2 with Sneha Khanwalker. Among the few folk singers from the region who has delved into folk and been successful she has made a mark in the region inspiring and motivating many youngsters to dig deep into their culture and to give the world something new and refreshing rather than just singing popular numbers to make a living.
[Team Purple Fusion]
Imsanger Lkr: Know by the name IMS among the band members, IMS is a computer engineer. He was the guitarist for bands like Audio Essence and Syncopath when he was in mumbai and was also with Diatribe (winner of Hornbill National Rock 2008 ) for a couple of years.
[Bassist: Mathung Odyuo]
Mhathung has been the long time Bass player of the Band DivineConnection (winner of MTV RockOn 2011). He has performed all over the country as well as abroad. He had been the driving force of DivineConnection composing, arranging and writing songs for the band. Having a desire to shy away from the mainstream rock and metal scene Mhathung has joined PF and is experimenting with Naga Folk music fussed with Jazz, funk,blues, raggae and rock. Mhathung won the title of Best Bassist at Yamaha Music India-Asian Beat 2008 and Hornbill Rock contest etc. He is also known as the the first Indian Bassist to have an online bass tutorial on Youtube.
[Team Purple Fusion]
TEMSU KICHU on Drums: Temsu is one of the leading drummers from Nagaland who has played for bands such as Diatribe(winner of Hornbill National Rock 2008), Grafitti, Oleanders etc. He has won numerous awards in the state as well as outside the state.
After working for almost a year, Purple Fusion Music is finally going to be Live!!!
