KOLKATA: Musical treasures such as Baul and Bhatiyali are set for a new life, thanks to an initiative taken by the Rajya Sangeet Academy to prepare a ...

He earned his PhD (1994) from the same university, for his dissertation on “Trend of Bengali Music and Rabindra Sangeet Inspired by Folk Tunes (Eighth to Twentieth century)”.

Delhi got a taste of soulful Bengali music when singer Mihir Basu along with his band, Saptak, recreated Rabindra Sangeet at a show in the city.

From ‘Bhadu’ to ‘Kobi Gaan’: The folk music traditions of Bengal There’s more to Bengali folk than Baul and Bhatiali. Here’s a quick primer on the world of Bengali folk music cultures ...

The festival will feature Nazrulgeeti, Rabindrasangeet, Teen kobir gaan, shekaler bangla gaan, raagprodhan gaan, modern, folk, baul and fusion.

Amar Paul was a celebrated musician. He was honoured by the West Bengal State Academy of Dance, Music and Visual Arts, the Rabindra Bharati University, the Paachim Banga Sangeet Academy.

Also she is an exponent of traditional Bangla folk music like Bhawaiya, Bhaitali and other genres. She has made her mark in Nazrul and modern songs. She has also done playback for over 200 films.

He has published several books including 'Gono Sangeet er Oteet O Bortoman', 'Muktijuddher Smriti o Bijoyer Gaan', 'Amar Kotha', 'Jara Achhen Hridoypotey' and more. Alamgir is the founder of the ...

He said the festival — Bangla Sangeet Mela 2018 — will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on December 14. The music festival is a government initiative to promote artists from ...