Chat with Zaza, One of Nagaland’s Hottest Singer-Songwriters

A singer-songwriter from Dimapur, Nagaland, Zaza’s voice is nothing short of a gift. She grew up performing in churches and weddings and kept practicing to hone her music skills. Zaza’s musical journey began when she started sharing cover songs on social media, which later inspired her to write her own music. Read on to know more about Zaza and her music.

Chat with Zaza – singer-songwriter from Nagaland

Zaza, singer-songwriter from Nagaland

R&L: Hello! Introduce a little about yourself.

Zaza: Hi, I’m Zaza. I’m a singer and songwriter from Kohima, Nagaland but I’m currently residing in Dimapur.

R&L: What initially sparked your interest in singing and making music?

Zaza: The time I released my first original “A Lil’ Taste” in 2015, I decided to take music as a career.

R&L: How has your upbringing influenced your music and your working style – in general?

Zaza: When I was younger, I would listen to my dad sing and play the guitar, and listen to Loggins and Messina (my family jam 😊). I use to sing in churches, weddings, etc. Maybe that’s how it all started.

R&L: Where do you draw inspiration from?

Zaza: Inspiration can come from everywhere. I usually use my imagination to write music, and sometimes I write about my life experiences. You just have to be creative.