Bengal foundation pays tribute to SUDHIN DAS and KARUNAMAYA GOSWAMI
Bengal Foundation organised a memorial programme on eminent music exponents, teachers and researchers -- Sudhin Das and Karunamaya Goswami -- at the main auditorium of Chhayanaut on July 11. Luva Nahid Choudhury, DG, Bengal Foundation, delivered the welcome address elaborating on the life and works of the pioneer Tagore and Nazrul exponent duo. She also hosted the event that featured a discussion and musical programme.
Kamal Lohani, veteran cultural personality and journalist, said, “Sudhin Das, with his merit and labour, dedicated his entire life to formulate Nazrul Sangeet swaralipi. This is an important work that will continue to guide the Nazrul Sangeet artistes in the days ahead. He would perform not only Nazrul Sangeet but also Rabindra Sangeet and ganosangeet.”
Abul Hasnat, editor of Kali O Kalam, said, “Music was the favourite subject of Dr. Karunamaya Goswami, who would practise, conduct research and write many books on music. His book 'Sangeet Kosh' has become an inseparable lexicon of music loving society. He was a litterateur, teacher, and a catalyst of bringing about a silent cultural movement.”
Eminent artist Syed Jahangir also spoke at the event sharing his personal memories of Sudhin Das.
A musical programme followed where Mafizur Rahman, Nasima Shaheen, Iqbal Suman, Laisa Ahmed Lisa and Khairul Anam Shakil rendered songs, composed by Kazi Nazrul Islam and Rabindranath Tagore.
Mafizur Rahman's beautiful rendition of the song “Jhoro Jhoro Bari Jhore Ambor Byapiya” was evocative of the monsoon season. Nasima Shaheen's presentation of the number “SaNjher Pakhira Phirilo Kulaye” evoked the pain of a pining heart. Laisa Ahmed Lisa immersed in the melody of a baitalik song “Dhaye Jeno Mor Shokol Bhalobasha” that was suggestive of a spiritual quest with the ultimate. Melancholia reigned supreme in the rendition of Khairul Anam Shakil's presentation of the song “Tumi Jotoi Dohona Dukher Anoley”. The singers, apart from offering their musical tributes, shared their fond memories with the departed souls.