Debal Chandra Sarker: Talented flutist in Netrakona
Jahangir Alam, Netrakona
Twenty five-year-old Debal Chandra Sarker captivates his listeners with his melodious silver flute. His entrancing notes, often accompanying kirtan, at different religious and cultural programmes in the greater Mymensingh region, have won him the adulation of local music enthusiasts. Devotees of Lord Krishna often adoringly call him 'Shyam'.Debal was born in Keshjani village, Netrakona. Apparently at the tender age of 10, he became fascinated with banshi (flute). A self-taught flutist, he picked up the rudiments of the instrument through regular practice and dedication. Due to financial constraints, he could not go for higher education. After SSC, he took basic computer courses and now earns his living as a computer operator in Netrakona town. At the stroke of midnight when the whole town sleeps, Debal's banshi sings by the river Mogra. The gifted flutist dreams of playing for a greater audience at cultural programmes held outside Netrakona as well.
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Debal Chandra Sarkar(C) performs at a programme. PHOTO: STAR |
