YASMIN MUSHTARI wins over Australian fans
Renowned Nazrul Sangeet artiste Yasmin Mushtari, joined by Anima Roy, won over many an Australian fan at performances in Brisbane and Canberra to mark Pahela Baishakh.
“We went to Australia at the invitation of a Bengali organisation called ATN Canberra. Prior to that, we performed in Brisbane at a programme arranged by Doctors Association. Our repertoire was Nazrul and Rabindra Sangeet ,” said Yasmin.
The singers gave two-three hour performances at each stopover. The crowds rooted for songs like “Sur-e O Banir Mala Diye”, “Piya Gechhe Kobe Porodesh”, “Abar Bhalobashar Sadh Jage”, “Akashey Helan Diye”, “Mor Priya Hobe”, “Ekadoshir Chand Rey Oi”, “Akashey Aj Chhoriye Dilam”, “Amar Aponar Cheye”, “Priyo Emono Raat”, and “Khelichho E Bishwa Loye”.
“I was overwhelmed by the response of the audiences. Though it was almost 1am, they kept asking for more. Some music lovers requested me to perform ghazal, bhajan, thumri and Islamic songs. Anima Roy also received much applause. I was so moved by their hospitality and reverence for Nazrul Sangeet that I promised to return to Australia in the near future,” said Yasmin.
Meanwhile, the artiste is busy recording songs for TV channels marking the upcoming birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam. To cap it all, the artiste's 11th solo album will be released soon on the occasion of the National Poet's upcoming death anniversary in August.
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