Moa Subong

Moa Subong is an Indian musician and instrument innovator from Nagaland, known for developing a bamboo wind instrument known as the Bamhum. In 2023, he was awarded the Padma Shri in the field of art (folk music).

Career Subong has worked in the promotion of Naga folk music. Along with his wife, Arenla, he examined traditional Naga musical instruments after she was appointed as a folk music teacher. Observing limitations in the tonal range of some instruments, they developed a musical instrument known as the Bamhum.

Subong is the founder of the band Abiogenesis, which he co-founded with his Arenla.

Personal life Subong is married to Arenla, who has been involved in teaching folk music.