Prabha Atre: A Legendary Voice of Kirana Gharana Falls Silent at 92 | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
Prabha Atre, too, has passed away. Listening to her Maru Bihag, I used to tell my wife in jest: “If …
Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series (Journey of an Untrained Soul into the Realm of Melody) is a reflective and exploratory series by Sufi Faruq Ibne Abubakaer, documenting his personal journey into the world of Indian classical music. Originally conceived under the title “Gaan Kheko”, the series evolved into a broader attempt to make the vast and often intimidating universe of classical music approachable for curious listeners.
Tansen’s Raga Dipak | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
For those who have heard the legendary tales of Tansen’s Dipak–Malhar—Dipak that could set fire ablaze, and Malhar that summoned …
Rekhaber Roop: Celebrating the Komal Rekhab in Kabir Suman’s Song | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
The song “Rekhaber Roop” (The Form of Rekhab) featured in Kabir Suman’s album Bose Anko. Many people love this song …
There Will Be No More Great Artists or Refined Music in Bangladesh! | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
Before you argue against my claim, answer this—in which Bangladesh will a great artist be born or refined music flourish? …
Happy birthday Satyendranath Dutta
Today is the birthday of ‘Rhythm Magician’ Satyendranath Dutt. He is credited with the use of rhyme, words, and language …
Happy Birthday the Legend Bengali Singer & Freedom Fighter Abdul Jabbar
Happy Birthday the Legend Bengali Singer & Freedom Fighter Abdul Jabbar, Mohammad Abdul- Jabbar [10 February 1938 – 30 August …
My Jagjit Singh | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
Whenever I listen to “Tumko Dekha To Yeh Khayal Aaya”, specifically the transition from the note Madhyam to Dhaivat during …
Raag Malgunji | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
Raag Malgunji is a highly melodious, profound, and rare raag belonging to the Kafi Thaat in the North Indian or …
My Majrooh Sultanpuri | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
I am a spellbound admirer of Majrooh Sultanpuri. An Islamic scholar who completed the rigorous Dars-e-Nizami course, and a trained …
Farewell Annapurna Devi | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
Farewell Annapurna Devi!, Hariprasad Chaurasia was a right-handed flute player. He was established as well. But he gave up that …