A Slice of Li (EP)
The body of work is the culmination of over a decade of experimentation, drawing inspiration from the group's travels, live shows around the country and abroad, jam sessions on the road and improvisations along the way, tried and tested on audiences around the world to finally be shared as a collection of 7 distinctive songs tied together by the underlying theme of celebrating being human and alive, never giving up and eventually winning over the odds.
The EP is essentially original Naga folk melodies and stories presented in the trademark style of the Tetseos, and folk with a happy twist. Contemporary fusion vibes in equal measure of fresh and familiar simultaneously, clean sounds centered on vocal harmonies with a touch of contemporary electronic elements, the quintessential guitar meets Tati and measured percussion.
The EP also features fan art and celebrates artwork inspired by the Tetseo Sisters, their fashion sojourns, the music and Li stories, exclusively curated for A Slice of Li.
Year of Release: 2019
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered at Li Tsale Records
Produced by Mhaseve Tetseo
Chapter One: The Beginning (Album)
A journey of two decades dappling with folk music, and this album is the culmination of the many dreams we had along the way. This is the fruit of our efforts and hopefully the first of many more to come.
Li is a Naga legacy and we are humbled to be part of efforts to preserve and popularize our culture. Li and music have been a way of life for our people. Li is the music of the people.
Our first ever debut album called Li - Chapter One : The Beginning consists of 12 traditional Chokri Folk Songs with lyrics by Tetseo Sisters.
Year of Release: 2011
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered at Li Tsale Records
Produced by Mhaseve Tetseo
A Timeline of our discography
With video links
2022
We are Warriors (Sofüneko) – Hornbill Festival 2022 Edition
Based on the traditional Chokri Naga Word - Sofüneko - meaning “beloved” - who is the centre of a Warrior’s Universe, this song talks about valour, love and the warmth of being a Naga Warrior and how our lands are a refuge and comfort to many.
Video Link Here
2021
Through Her Eyes – Tetseo Sisters and Various Artists – Zubaan Cultures of Peace (Single)
Collaboration
Through Her Eyes brings together nine talented artists of different genres of music from Northeast India to create a rich musical tapestry in six different languages (Ao-Naga, Assamese, Chokri-Naga, English, Khasi, and Meiteilon) in a unique meld of musical genres.
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2021
Zizoné - Chalk n Cheeze ft Tetseo Sisters (Single for Album Desify by Sandeep Chowta) Collaboration
Zizoné is a nickname, that Tetseo Sisters have for Azi Vezivolü, and this song is about her in some measure but is also dedicated to all women for the delightful mystery they are - delicate and strong in equal measures.
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2021
Paani Lizo (Single) January 26, 2021 - Chokri, Hindi & English for Mission Water
Campaign
Mission Paani Waterthon Network 18 Campaign for Water Awareness. In January 2021, we were invited to be a part of Network18's Mission Paani Waterthon 2021. We went to Mumbai in the midst of the Pandemic to show our solidarity and share our own water stories on live television. We wrote this song for the occasion and to remind us all that these issues and problems are real. We need to take immediate action to save ourselves.
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2020
Laté Veteho (Single, Album Produced by Bluesanova for the Album We stand with her - Various Artists) November 3, 2020 - Chokri & English
Collaboration
#WeStandWithHer is a collaborative project where artists speak up about crimes against women in India. In this project, founded by BeBetter Collabs and Little Sounds, we bring together over 15 artists from across India in a musical collection of protest-tinged music. La té! Vé té ho! (Stop! Enough!)
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2020
Happy Hair Moments (Campaign Single for Himalaya Hair Care) 21 August 2020 - English
Collaboration, Campaign
Nothing feels more satisfying than embracing healthy, happy hair with Himalaya Protein Hair Cream! We celebrate the life-defining Happy Hair moments in a song we wrote with Himalaya Hair Care.
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2020
Road to Somewhere (Campaign Single) 17 July 2020 – Chokri, Hindi & English
Collaboration, campaign
Nothing feels more satisfying than embracing healthy, happy hair with Himalaya Protein Hair Cream! We celebrate the life-defining Happy Hair moments in a song we wrote with Himalaya Hair Care.
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2020
Say Yes to Life (Campaign Single) 25 June 2020 – Chokri & English
Collaboration, campaign
The song and music video was commissioned by The Nagaland Police Department on the occasion of World Drug Day 2020/ International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking which falls on June 26 of every year. To create awareness and remind us all once again that Life is worth it.
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2019
A Slice of Li (EP) February 2019 – Chokri – 7 Songs
Our first EP released in 2019- A collection of 7 distinctive songs tied together by the underlying theme of celebrating being human and alive, never giving up and eventually winning over the odds. Music available on on streaming platforms.
Video Playlist Here
2018
As We Go (Single) 24 October 2018 – English
Collaboration
Originally written by Moa Walling, 'As We Go' is Interspersed with Chokri Naga Li harmonies and fused with classical Indian vibes in the form of Tabla, Belabaharr and Harmonium as accompaniment and a specially composed Aalaap by Pandit Naviin Gandharv, the song is a beautiful melodic and contemplative statement of folk meets contemporary and classical
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2014
Cepho Celho Lizo (Single) February 2014 - Chokri
'Cepho Celho Lizo' is a song about love; unrequited love.
A woman remembers her first love, her memories refreshed by the cherry blossoms.
They remind her of the days when love was ripe and beauty hers.
But his heart was never hers and the pain is sharp even now.
Yet, there is hope for a happier song and new blossoms year after year.
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2010
Tetseo Sisters - Chapter One - Li: The Beginning (Debut Album December 1, 2011) – Chokri – 12 songs
Our first ever debut album called Li - Chapter One : The Beginning consists of 12 traditional Chokri Folk Songs with lyrics by Tetseo Sisters.
Video Playlist Here