Talking about the folk music instrument Shree Khol, Hare Krishna Halder traces back its origin and lineage including the mythological, historical as well as musical aspects. more
According to Mame Khan, Maand is not just a form of folk music but something way beyond that. It can be considered to be the spirit and essencemore
Eminent folk music practitioner and researcher Ashish Giri primarily focuses on folk music festivals while addressing a conference in Sangeet Mela at the Bangla Academy. more
Fakirdanga is a non-descript village in the middle of nowhere in Birbhum district of West Bengal. more
The week that follows the Mahalaya is called Debi-pokhsha.more
Durga Puja does not assume the festive aura without the maddening beats of the Dhakmore
In her own reckoning, Bedana fakirani is a teller of songs and not a singer.more
A Dhak is a familiar instrument in folk music festivals and religious celebrations in Bengal. more
Our rustic endeavours to find timeless tunes take us to many far-flung places.more
Folk music artist Swapan Basu admits that it was his mother who inspired him to make a career in music.more
The fair and annual festival of Agradweepmore
Subhadra Sharma is the leading light of Bengali folk songs. She has lent her voice to Gautam Ghose’s biopic on Lalon Fakir titled Moner Manushmore
The Gajon festival is a celebration of Lord Shiva’s wedding with Parvati, also known as Neelavati, which is celebrated all over Bengal more
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