Uttarayan celebrates sixth anniversary
To commemorate Uttarayan's sixth anniversary, the organisation which dedicates their practices to preserving Tagore's songs and compositions, is arranging a programme celebrating the bard's “Cholar Pothey” sangeet, or travel songs. The event will be held today at 6pm at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
Regarding the theme, founder of Uttarayan and noted Rabindra Sangeet artiste Lily Islam said, “Tagore traveled extensively throughout his life. He used to compose and write during journeys; on trains, boats, ships, and even bullock carts. Each song has a story that helped them materialise; for example, 'Bhubon Chora Ashonkhani' was written when Tagore was crossing the Atlantic by ship during his journey to America, when a raging storm occurred. He then wrote the song to evoke those memories. For the programme our objective is to bring forth these songs in a different light and render them in a new way.”
The programme has been organised by Lily Islam, and 17 songs will be performed by the singers of Uttarayan. Elocutionists Bhaskar Bandyopadhyay and Dalia Ahmed will read from Tagore's works.
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