Background
Nongkynrih was born in Meghalaya, a north-eastern state of India to Animal Husbandry Scott Lyngdoh, a former state minister of Meghalaya and Elvirial Nongkynrih.
Nongkynrih was born in Meghalaya, a north-eastern state of India to Animal Husbandry Scott Lyngdoh, a former state minister of Meghalaya and Elvirial Nongkynrih.
Nongkynrih studied music at Trinity College and Guildhall School of Music in London.
He was awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India in 2015. He is staying in Pokseh. He is the first professional musician of his family.
In 1988 Nongkynrih left for Great Britain as a young man to study music, against the wishes of his father.
Music career He did numerous shows as a concert pianist in United Kingdom Apart from the concerts, Nongkynrih was also teaching music in Oxfordshire. In 2001, Nongkynrih returned to India and started teaching piano in Shillong.
In the same year he founded the. His lead singers are Ibarisha Lyngdoh and William Basaiewmoit.
Nongkynrih is trying to revive the Khasi language with a Khasi opera.
Based in Shillong, (SCC) is an Indian chamber choir founded in 2001 by Nongkynrih.
One of his many successful pupils is Phillip Selway, member of the popular British band, Radiohead.