Shillong Chamber Choir

The Shillong Chamber Choir is a renowned Indian choir group known for its unique blend of Indian and Western music. The group was founded in 2001 by the legendary Padmashri, Late Neil Nongkynrih, from Shillong, Meghalaya, India. One of the most prestigious live acts in the country, they have pioneered championing Choir Music in the Indian Subcontinent.
The Shillong Chamber Choir started as a small church choir but soon became popular in Shillong and other parts of India. The group gained national and international recognition after they won the reality TV show "India's Got Talent" in 2010, which brought them into the limelight and helped them reach a wider audience.
The choir has performed in several countries worldwide, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. They ended 2010 by performing at the Rashtrapati Bhavan for the then-visiting P.O.T.U.S Mr Barack Obama and First Lady Mrs Michelle Obama. Since then, they have also performed at various prestigious events and occasions, including opening for Coldplay at the Global Citizen Concert in Mumbai, the opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League in 2012, and the Interpol General Assembly in 2022.
The Shillong Chamber Choir is known for its unique style that blends Indian and Western music, with a particular emphasis on choral music. They have performed various songs, from traditional Indian songs and hymns to Western classical music and contemporary pop songs. Their performance in various genres has captivated audiences with their innovative rendition of well-known Bollywood tunes in choir style. They have a wide range of music in their repertoire, including sacred music, gospel, jazz standards, old-school rock 'n roll, western pop, retro, modern Hindi film music, and a few original works.
The group has released several songs, including "When your heart cries out", "When I think of you", and their Christmas album, “Come home Christmas", which have been well-received by music lovers and critics alike. The Shillong Chamber Choir continues to perform and make music and is considered one of India's most unique and innovative music groups.