Thadou-Kukis

By: SEIGOUMANG CHONGLOI, ANGI NOMASAY YOBIN – William Shaw first listed the traditional musical instruments of the Thadou-Kukis in his 1929 book, “Notes on the Thadou Kukis.” Since then, five musical instruments have more or less disappeared, while the others are slowly being forgotten. These instruments are important to their culture and society. They are…