ABDUL ALIM'S 86th birth anniversary today
Today marks the 86th birth anniversary of legendary folk singer Abdul Alim (1931-1974), His songs epitomised the very essence of Bengali folk culture and mesmerised listeners across the country. He also played an important role in popularising this form of music beyond borders.
People who have heard Alim's presentation of “Naiya Rey Nayer Badaam Tuila”, “Duarey Aishachey Palki”, “Holudia Pakhi Shonar Boron”, “Amare Shajay Dio Nowshar Shajey”, “Porer Jaiga Porer Jomi”, “Mon-e Boro Asha Chhilo Jabo Modina-e”, “Sharbonasha Padma Nadi”, “Shab Shakhire Par Korite Nebo Ana Ana”, “Ujaan Gang-er Naiya” and countless other songs find it difficult to forget his presentation and artistic skill in voice modulation which was all-encompassing.
To keep alive the rich musical legacy of the legend, Abdul Alim's daughters and sons -- Akther Jahan Alim, Jahir Alim, Asia Alim, Azgar Alim, Haider Alim, Noor Jahan Alim and Zohora Alim -- frequently perform the songs originally recorded by the artiste.
Different organisations and satellite TV channels have organised various programmes to commemorate the day. Jahir Alim, Abdul Alim's elder son and president of Abdul Alim Foundation, said, “I, along with all my siblings, will perform music tonight at 11:35pm on a ntv programme 'Music and Rhythm' and at 3pm tomorrow on a Desh TV programme 'Priyojon-er Gaan'.”
Jahir Alim is also a Professor at the Departmental of Folk Music of Government Music College, Dhaka.
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