Shillong Chamber Choir paid an emotional tribute to Zubeen Garg at the ICC; watch the viral video.
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Just before the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match at the International Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on September 30th, a moment touched hearts.
The Shillong Chamber Choir (SCC) captivated fans with their vibrant performance, while also refreshing a special memory.
The excitement on the field was as intense as the SCC’s emotional performance when they paid tribute to Zubeen Garg.
SCC’s Powerful Performance
The SCC received a standing ovation at the toss. The nearly eight-minute setlist, with the swirling notes of “Vande Mataram,” filled the stadium.
The powerful harmonies and folk-classical melody resonated with the pride of India.
The singers silently lost themselves in his melodies, and the excitement that had been building before the National Anthem was given a new dimension by SCC.
A Pure Tribute to Zubeen Garg
But the moment that left the most impact was the paddle dedicated to Zubeen Garg.
SCC presented a poetic musical moment in his memory—a silent gesture of bowing one’s head, a glimpse of his songs in the tunes.
The audience was moved to tears. Shreya Ghoshal and Papon also paid tribute to Zubeen Da in their own way by sharing videos on social media, which went viral on the internet.
The Shillong Chamber Choir (SCC), one of India’s most beloved and celebrated musical ensembles, paid an emotional tribute to #ZubeenGarg recently during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in Guwahati. pic.twitter.com/mGgSTIWMLx
— News18 Showsha (@News18Showsha) October 1, 2025
Tragedy Story
Zubeen Garg drowned in Singapore on September 19th, battling death.
Police there pulled him out of the sea and admitted him to the ICU, but he could not be saved.
He had gone to perform at the North East Festival, where he was scheduled to perform that day. This sudden tragedy shocked the entire nation.
Investigation Status
The Special Investigation Team of the Assam CID has begun a thorough investigation into the case.
Several witnesses have been questioned so far.
Festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta and Zubeen’s manager Siddharth Sarma were detained and presented in court, where they were granted 14-day custody.
The investigation continues at every turn, and the public eagerly awaits the report.
Emotional Finale
When cricket and music meet, celebrations and emotions are born.
The Shillong Chamber Choir brought glory to the Northeast on the global stage of the ICC and brought Zubeen Garg’s spirit to life.
Such moments remind us that the true victory lies with the music, which always resonates in the heart.
