Assam GK Topic

What Are The Famous Karbi Songs Sung By Zubeen Garg?

Zubeen Garg, the legendary Assamese playback singer, is not only celebrated in Assamese and Hindi music but has also made a remarkable contribution to Karbi music. His versatility allowed him to sing in multiple languages of the North East, including Karbi, where his melodious voice brought traditional tunes closer to mainstream listeners.

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Detailed Notes

Here is the list of Karbi songs sung by Zubeen Garg. 

Year

Album

Song

Composer

1997

Manai

Manai

Zubeen Garg



Li Chetong Chot Pachu




Joi Joi Penle



Kimo

Piching Acharnam

Joyram Tisso



Monit Monit



Through these songs, Zubeen Garg connected deeply with the Karbi community, preserving folk traditions while also modernizing Karbi music for younger audiences. His Karbi songs remain an integral part of his musical journey, admired both in Karbi Anglong and across Assam.

By singing in Karbi, Zubeen Garg showcased his respect for linguistic and cultural diversity, making him one of the few Assamese artists to represent almost every ethnic group of the region through music.