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Project Notun Launched to Scout Emerging Musical Talent in Assam Ahead of Zubeen Garg’s Birth Anniversary
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 09:02 AM
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A new initiative called Project Notun has been launched in Assam to identify and promote emerging singers and musicians, timed with the upcoming birth anniversary of legendary Assamese artist Zubeen Garg.
India Today NE reported that Project Notun has been officially launched in Assam as a dedicated platform to uncover fresh musical talent across the state. The initiative is timed to coincide with the forthcoming birth anniversary of Zubeen Garg, the iconic singer‑songwriter whose work has shaped modern Assamese music.
The core objective of Project Notun is to provide aspiring singers, instrumentalists and composers with a structured avenue to showcase their abilities. Organisers intend to reach out to music schools, cultural groups and individual artists, offering them exposure through auditions, workshops and digital promotion.
By aligning the launch with Zubeen Garg’s birthday, the project seeks to honour his legacy while encouraging the next generation to carry forward Assam’s rich musical heritage. Stakeholders expect the programme to stimulate local creativity and potentially feed talent into the broader Indian entertainment industry.
If successful, Project Notun could become a recurring feature in the state’s cultural calendar, fostering a sustainable ecosystem for emerging musicians and reinforcing Assam’s reputation as a vibrant hub for folk and contemporary music.
The core objective of Project Notun is to provide aspiring singers, instrumentalists and composers with a structured avenue to showcase their abilities. Organisers intend to reach out to music schools, cultural groups and individual artists, offering them exposure through auditions, workshops and digital promotion.
By aligning the launch with Zubeen Garg’s birthday, the project seeks to honour his legacy while encouraging the next generation to carry forward Assam’s rich musical heritage. Stakeholders expect the programme to stimulate local creativity and potentially feed talent into the broader Indian entertainment industry.
If successful, Project Notun could become a recurring feature in the state’s cultural calendar, fostering a sustainable ecosystem for emerging musicians and reinforcing Assam’s reputation as a vibrant hub for folk and contemporary music.