She is the new face of music that emerged with such conviction, capable of steering an audience of all age groups. Although Kenei Chale came into the limelight only recently in the year 2008 after her tryst with Naga Idol 3.08, she has been performing ever since she was twelve.
This unassuming girl from Kigwema really started her career as a Musician after she was adjudged finalist of the 3rd Season of Naga Idol. Recalling this period of competition, she admits that she was a bit disappointed with the final result but in that tone of gratefulness expresses that “I got more platforms after the Grand Finale”.
And that is how her real journey as a Musician began even as she went about touching people’s lives with her beautiful voice. She has that clear and exceptional control over her voice that it never fails to leave traces in places, events and stages that carried her feet.
Music, she believes is “God’s Wonderful Gift” and goes on to advocate the need to promote music in every way possible. It is her hope that everybody, young or old contribute towards this by encouraging all aspiring singers. And to those who are gifted in the field of music, she aspires that they give their best and trust in the Lord and themselves, and use music in such a way that they give back to the society through what they are blessed with. “When we put our trust in the Lord, He never fails us”, is what this young musician has to say.
As for the musical notes that brews in her, she is thankful to God and towards this end, she also feels privileged that her family has been supportive of her dreams all the way.
Kenei has never received any formal training on her voice or music but as a self-taught musician, she has come up as a very fine musician. It is also note worthy that out of sheer interest, she has the ability to weave magic on the keys although she insists that playing the keyboard and the guitar are part of her leisure time.
Among her favourite list of musicians include Celine Dion, Mariah Carey and Darlene Zecsh. This is quite evident from the choice of songs that she often picks for public performance. In fact, she could be Nagaland’s own Celine Dion.
On the other side of it, she amusedly says that she is trying to develop cooking as a hobby. She remains rather queit on her academic ventures but the passion that she has for music is clearly indicative. As the youngest child in the family, she has two siblings and although she hails from the Southern Angami area, she calls Kohima her hometown.
She may seem media shy but when she gets on the stage and starts singing, nothing can stop that incredible voice from soaring. In a plan to take her dreams in music forward, she plans to take up a diploma course in music in the near future.
Over the years, she has emerged as the brand name for significant events and was last year chosen as the Brand Ambassador of NSACS Red Ribbon Rock Reach in a bid to spread awareness on HIV/AIDS under the slogan “prevention is the only cure”.
Among the many events that she lighted up include shows such as the Prodigal Son, T.Ao’s Trophy, and recently the Kohima Concert held in aid of Japan Earthquake. And these few events are beside the numurous occassions including weddings, concerts, church events, conferences, seminars etc across Nagaland and in the neighbouring states like Manipur and Assam.
She particularly holds close to her heart, the old aged and the orphans, and perhaps along this line, she also wishes to carry forward her music in the days to come. As for the scenario in the state, she feels that music has a long way to go but promisingly states that “it is encouraging, and really coming up in the recent years.” ‘But to get there, it’s going to take time”, she adds.
This unassuming girl from Kigwema really started her career as a Musician after she was adjudged finalist of the 3rd Season of Naga Idol. Recalling this period of competition, she admits that she was a bit disappointed with the final result but in that tone of gratefulness expresses that “I got more platforms after the Grand Finale”.
And that is how her real journey as a Musician began even as she went about touching people’s lives with her beautiful voice. She has that clear and exceptional control over her voice that it never fails to leave traces in places, events and stages that carried her feet.
Music, she believes is “God’s Wonderful Gift” and goes on to advocate the need to promote music in every way possible. It is her hope that everybody, young or old contribute towards this by encouraging all aspiring singers. And to those who are gifted in the field of music, she aspires that they give their best and trust in the Lord and themselves, and use music in such a way that they give back to the society through what they are blessed with. “When we put our trust in the Lord, He never fails us”, is what this young musician has to say.
As for the musical notes that brews in her, she is thankful to God and towards this end, she also feels privileged that her family has been supportive of her dreams all the way.
Kenei has never received any formal training on her voice or music but as a self-taught musician, she has come up as a very fine musician. It is also note worthy that out of sheer interest, she has the ability to weave magic on the keys although she insists that playing the keyboard and the guitar are part of her leisure time.
Among her favourite list of musicians include Celine Dion, Mariah Carey and Darlene Zecsh. This is quite evident from the choice of songs that she often picks for public performance. In fact, she could be Nagaland’s own Celine Dion.
On the other side of it, she amusedly says that she is trying to develop cooking as a hobby. She remains rather queit on her academic ventures but the passion that she has for music is clearly indicative. As the youngest child in the family, she has two siblings and although she hails from the Southern Angami area, she calls Kohima her hometown.
She may seem media shy but when she gets on the stage and starts singing, nothing can stop that incredible voice from soaring. In a plan to take her dreams in music forward, she plans to take up a diploma course in music in the near future.
Over the years, she has emerged as the brand name for significant events and was last year chosen as the Brand Ambassador of NSACS Red Ribbon Rock Reach in a bid to spread awareness on HIV/AIDS under the slogan “prevention is the only cure”.
Among the many events that she lighted up include shows such as the Prodigal Son, T.Ao’s Trophy, and recently the Kohima Concert held in aid of Japan Earthquake. And these few events are beside the numurous occassions including weddings, concerts, church events, conferences, seminars etc across Nagaland and in the neighbouring states like Manipur and Assam.
She particularly holds close to her heart, the old aged and the orphans, and perhaps along this line, she also wishes to carry forward her music in the days to come. As for the scenario in the state, she feels that music has a long way to go but promisingly states that “it is encouraging, and really coming up in the recent years.” ‘But to get there, it’s going to take time”, she adds.
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