HÀ NỘI — Tetseo Sisters - one of the most famous Indian folk music bands on Tuesday offers a musical show in Hà Nội.

The show is part of a cultural programme held by the Embassy of India and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Việt Nam.

Tetseo Sisters are a folk fusion band from Nagaland. Hailing from the capital city of Kohima, these siblings have spent their young lives promoting the nearly forgotten music of the Chakhesang Naga tribe that they inherited from their parents. 

Tetseo Sisters call themselves storytellers who present songs passed down the traditional oral way to their audiences in their pristine form and often with a contemporary twist.

Their songs are melodious, focused on vocal harmonies - rich in tones and nuances, culminating in a startling perfection of rhymes and rhythm. Tetseo Sisters sing about life lessons, nature, love and friendship, hope, courage and youthful ambitions, values, time and living an inspiring life.

The band's performance repertoire includes original English, Hindi, and Chokri contemporary and folk fusion songs as well as covers of popular English songs, Hindi film songs and Korean and Japanese songs.

The band are also seen as strong representatives of the Northeast of India and facilitators of national integration with their music and presence and officially recognised as NE Nari Shakti Cultural Ambassadors by the Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region in 2022.

Over the years, the sisters have been sought out as resources and experts in Naga tribal culture, inspiring many young people and tribals to initiate efforts to preserve their own native language, culture and music.

From August 11 to 14, Tetseo Sisters were on tour in Hải Dương, Lào Cai, Bắc Ninh, and Quảng Ninh. 

Tetseo Sisters show starts at 6.30pm at Âu Cơ Art Center, 8 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng Street, Ba Đình District, Hà Nội. — VNS