CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Founder of Shillong Chamber Choir (SCC) and renowned Indian concert pianist Neil Nongkynrih passed away. In 2010, SCC performed for former US President Barack Obama & Michelle Obama during their visit to India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Earlier this year, renowned concert pianist and composer Neil Nongkynrih passed away while in Mumbai. Uncle Neil, as he is fondly known, was the founder of the Shillong Chamber Choir (SCC), which shot to fame after winning the reality show India’s Got Talent in 2010.

Detailed explanation-3: -Neil Nongkynrih (9 July 1970 – 5 January 2022) was an Indian concert pianist and conductor. He founded the Shillong Chamber Choir (SCC), which won the reality show India’s Got Talent in 2010.

Detailed explanation-4: -He was 52. Shillong Chamber Choir founder and noted music composer Neil Nongkynrih died in Mumbai after a brief illness on Wednesday said Choir officials.

Detailed explanation-5: -“He loved train journeys and spending time with people,” says William Richmond Basaiawmoit, the lead singer of the choir, over a phone call from Shillong.