Moa Subong is an accomplished composer, songwriter, musician (guitar/Bamhum/harmonica), actor, film maker, audio recording engineer, video editor , sportsman and social worker. He and his wife Arenla had formed a band called Abiogenesis which has been making waves internationally for their Howeymusic.
Moa’s most noted accomplishment and contribution to the nation are his invention of two new musical instruments called Bamhum and Tikzik. Bamhum was unveiled by the then Governor of Meghalaya, His Excellency, Shri M.M. Jacob on 3rd May 2005 at Shillong during the International Bamboo Festival and Tikzik was unveiled by Shri. Lipokmar Tzudir, Director, NEZCC, Govt of India..
His band, Abiogenesis plays the Bamhum as the leading instrument and their songs has been nominated in the Grammys, Jack Daniel’s Awards, Artist Aloud Music Awards and recently Nominated in the country’s most prestigious music awards Global Indian Music Awards for Best Rock Album 2014.
Abiogenesis has Performed in 5 countries: Thailand, India, Russia, Bhutan & Myanmar including an exclusive performance for Bhutan’s Royal family on 15th August 11 and to 160 Consul Generals at the Raj Bhawan, Mumbai on 16th November 2011.