Da Minot Live at Bangkok Mojo
This Thursday, 18 December, Bangkok Mojo welcomes Da Minot for a very special late-night performance, starting at 22:00. The show comes just days after the band’s performance at Wonderfruit Festival in Thailand, giving music lovers in Bangkok a rare opportunity to hear them in a close-up, personal setting.
Who Is Da Minot?
Da Minot is a music collective from Shillong in Meghalaya, Northeast India, formed in 2020 with the purpose of sharing the rhythms, stories, and cultural wisdom of the Khasi and Jaintia hills through music. The word Da Minot translates roughly from Khasi as “to persevere” or “with perseverance”, a name meant to convey resolve and inspiration rather than pursuit of mainstream fame.
Rather than simply recreating folk tunes, their work is built on an ongoing conversation between ancestral sounds and contemporary creativity, grounded in cultural heritage but expressed through original compositions.
Their sound blends traditional indigenous instruments such as the duitara (a local stringed instrument) and bamboo flutes with modern elements like guitar and percussion, creating compositions that feel both rooted and subtly expansive.
A Collective of Musicians
Da Minot’s lineup includes eight core musicians who play a rich variety of instruments — from traditional drums and bamboo flute to modern guitar and bass — allowing them to blend ancestral and modern sonic textures in their work.
Among the core members are:
Hammarsing Kharhmar – guitar, percussion, and one of the main creative forces behind the collective.
Priyo Laloo – vocals and traditional string instrument (duitara).
Dajied Sing Kharkongor – traditional drums and melodic instruments.
Marwan Rymbai – flute and backing vocals.
Swissco Sunn, Phistonwell Khongji, Airailang Kharakor, and Melvyn Kharumnuid — each contributing to the group’s layered rhythms and textures.
This ensemble approach gives Da Minot a fluid and collaborative dynamic, where each player’s contribution shapes the collective sound.
Musical Roots and Cultural Vision
The band’s creative foundation draws inspiration from the Khasi worldview and oral traditions, with songs that echo local stories, landscape, and philosophical themes passed down through generations.
Instead of seeing these traditions as static artifacts, Da Minot treats them as living cultural threads, weaving them into new compositions that feel both ancient and resonant with contemporary listeners.
Bangkok Mojo’s intimate space creates a listening environment that is rare in today’s festival-driven music culture. In a smaller venue, every breath, rhythm, and interplay between musicians becomes palpable. Rather than observing music from a distance, the audience becomes part of the shared moment — hearing nuances, feeling subtleties, and sitting close enough to witness the human connection behind every beat.
For a band like Da Minot, whose music grows out of traditions centered on community and presence, this kind of setting is more than just acoustically responsive — it’s resonant with the spirit of the music itself. Join us at Bangkok Mojo to share this rare moment, feel the energy of the music up close, and take part in an evening that is meant to be lived together, not just heard.
Event Details
Da Minot at Bangkok Mojo
📍 Bangkok Mojo
🗓 Thursday, 18 December
⏰ 22:00
💸 Entrance at the door: ฿400
(All proceeds go directly to the musicians)
🪑 Limited seating available — please arrive at least 15 minutes early to be seated
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Sources
[1]: https://wonderfruit.co/directory/da-minot?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Da Minot | Wonderfruit 11-15 December 2025”
[2]: https://www.indiatodayne.in/meghalaya/story/recording-with-the-ancestors-da-minots-songs-of-stone-and-soul-1241428-2025-07-08?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Recording with the ancestors: Da Minot’s songs of stone and soul – Recording with the ancestors: Da Minot’s songs of stone and soul -”
[3]: https://www.timeout.com/bangkok/music/hammarsing-kharhmar-on-heritage-noise-and-the-long-way-back?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Da Minot, the Shillong band bringing Khasi folk to Thailand”