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Songs of Radharaman Dutta (1833 -1915)
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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.
Song-writer, composer, and Baul Radharaman Dutta was born in Sunamganj, Sylhet, in 1833. Sunamganj is located in the Bhati region, comprising of low-lying areas washed and flooded by rivers and ebb-tides, in large tracts of the Mymensingh, Tripura and Sylhet districts. The region is renowned for its prodigious turnout of musicians and mystics.
Radharaman Dutta's vaishnavism shaped his musical work and led him to a life of asceticism. The revival of the Dhamail tradition - a song and dance form recalling the union of Radha-Krishna, mainly performed by the womenfolk during marriages and other auspicious occasions – is attributed to him. In line with the Baul belief system, Radharaman’s songs emphasize spontaneity (sahaja) and the states of religious ecstasy and creativity that come of their own accord, without effort. His philosophy is also grounded in Deha-tatva, which seeks divinity in human beings. Radharaman died in 1915, at his own house, where there is a shrine today.
Radharaman may have composed over three thousand songs, referred to as Geet, and Dhamail compositions, during his lifetime. His songs are widely sung in Bangladesh and West Bengal, and in recent times, covered by many contemporary musicians.
A rendition of Radharaman Dutta’s song Ami Krishna kotahy pai 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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