Meghalaya Musicians & Chefs - Shillong Music Scene & Local Ingredients

T+L is spotlighting Meghalaya as a destination in its Asia Issue! I’m looking for people to speak to on the same. If you fit the bill on the stories below, please email me at [email redacted] with the subject line, "T+L Meghalaya." 1. Meghalaya’s music culture, especially Shillong’s legendary rock and jazz scene, is drawing travellers from everywhere. Looking to connect with: • Musicians, gig organisers, venue owners, festival folks • People who grew up in the scene • Travellers who came to Meghalaya because of the music • Anyone with stories about late-night gigs, iconic venues, and the city’s music culture 2. How do you really experience Meghalaya through food? Looking to speak with chefs, home cooks, restaurateurs, and hospitality folks from Meghalaya about the dishes, ingredients, traditions, and places that define the cuisine beyond the obvious. 3. I’m also looking for chefs (from anywhere!) who discovered a hyperlocal ingredient from Meghalaya during their travels/living there and now use it in their cooking. Could be a smoky chilli, forest herbs, fermented ingredients—literally anything. Recommendations, tags, shares, and introductions are all wildly appreciated. #journorequest #meghalaya #indiancuisine #travel