'Mynrati' was written by Ferdinand Kharbuli in honour of his beloved mother, the late Mrs. Diamond Dorathy Kharbuli. The music was written and arranged by Pauline Warjri and performed by the Aroha Choir. Released on Mother's Day the 12th of May, 2024, this song is for all mothers: for the dearly departed and also for those who by God's grace are still with us.
We the Aroha Choir would like to extend a very grateful vote of thanks to:
Mr. Ferdinand Kharbuli for the beautiful words he penned. To State of Mind Productions, for crafting this gorgeous video (See credit list below). To Mr. Benedict Hynniewta for embellishing this song with the whistle of his flute. To Banbha Sawkmie for recording the audio and to Arshan Joel for mixing and mastering the audio. To the kind Prof. Richard H. Duncan Lyngdoh and his wonderful wife Mrs. Minette Duncan Marbaniang for so warmly opening up their beautiful heritage home Pheridale, to the choir and the production team. To Melanie Hynniewta for her elegant make-up artistry. To Mebabhaboklang Marbaniang for his arrangement of the traditional musical instruments. And thanks to Mr. Qualbetus Shemladphrang Blah for masterfully wrapping the khasi turbans (spong) on our lads heads.
State of Mind Productions:
Directed by Jessie Lyngdoh
D.o.P - Christopher Pathaw
Editing and Post-Production - Kamki Diengdoh
Production Managers - Lam Tariang, Felicia Marwein and Ribait Talang
The Aroha Choir:
Pauline Warjri (Director)
Venetia Warshong
Ellery Kharkongngor
Denise Shailynti Noronha
Phila Pynrisa Thangkhiew
Bern Elizabeth Kharbuli
Chiara Massar
Vanessa Suchiang
Hasselberge Syiemlieh
Reuben Hadem
Derrick Shabong
Suhawni Dkhar
Adelberge Syiemlieh
Mebabhaboklang Marbaniang
Rezelberge Syiemlieh