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Songs of Lalon Shah (c. 1772-1890)
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To celebrate 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence, Bengal Foundation organised Srijone O Shekore, a 5-day arts festival, from 14 to 18 December 2021, at Bengal Shilpalay, Dhaka. Supported by BRAC Bank, the festival featured performing arts, visual art, crafts, books, film, readings, and events for children. Over 300 singers-musicians-dancers-craftspersons-artists performed on stage and engaged in various kinds of programming at the festival, over the five days.

Manush chhara khyepa re tui is a composition by the preeminent nineteenth century mystic, composer, philosopher and reformer, Lalon Shah (c. 1772-1890), of Kushtia. Lalon was a living embodiment of the Baul tradition, who yearned for spiritual enlightenment, but rejected blind faith and celebrated the liberating power of reason. In that sense, he was both a mystic and a revolutionary— and it is only through navigating the nuances of this connection does his philosophy truly begin to make sense. Baul music is, thus, a music employed to probe the inherent divinity of the body, search within the self for meaning, and discover moner manush (The Man of My Heart) “in the deep, lonely path.” But it is also one of awakening for the underclass, of resistance, of class consciousness, and a pursuit of life that is pure and beautiful.

Lalon envisioned a society where all religions and beliefs would coexist in harmony. He inspired and influenced many poets and thinkers, including Rabindranath Tagore, Allen Ginsberg, Kazi Nazrul Islam, among others. Of the numerous songs attributed to Lalon, only about 800 are generally considered authentic. He left no written records of his songs, which were transmitted orally and only later transcribed by his followers.

A rendition of Lalon’s song Manush chhara khyepa re tui was performed by Chandana Majumdar at Ganer Jhornatolay, on the first day of the Srijone O Shekore festival. The artist was accompanied on stage by Enamul Haque Omar on the Tabla, Mamun in the Flute, Dasharath Dash on the Dhol, Ratan Kumar Roy in the Dotara, and Binod Roy in the keyboard.

Born in Kushtia, Chandana Majumdar was raised in a milieu where music was a part of their everyday lives. She received initial training in music from her father. Later she received a diploma from Bangaldesh Shilpakala Academy. The powerful emotive appeal of her folk numbers, particularly the songs of Lalon and Bijoy Sarkar, have made her a highly sought-after artist. With many awards to her credit, she won the hearts of millions through her memorable songs in the film Monpura.

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Bengal Foundation has been promoting Bengali music for decades in order to nurture and uphold the musical traditions of Bengal. The Foundation releases a wide selection of Bengali albums to the public, conducts workshops, and well as create opportunities to train under distinguished musicians at the Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay. Bengal Foundation’s music programme also frequently organises a number of large scale music events which include the Bengal Classical Music Festival.
Bengal Foundation’s music programme aims to pave the way for better appreciation and understanding of the fundamentals of music; as well as to energise, influence and promote the music industry of Bangladesh.
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