First-ever Nazrul concert to feature top ten bands

The Kabi Nazrul Institute is set to release a special album featuring ten motivational songs by National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. To mark the launch, a large-scale concert will be held on May 30 at Manik Mia Avenue, with performances by ten prominent bands.

The bands participating in the album and concert include Warfaze, Souls, Dalchhut, Ark, Shironamhin, Different Touch, MNB, Rebel, Black, and F Minor.

In addition to performing the ten featured tracks from the album, the bands will also present several other rousing songs by Nazrul. The concert will also include recitations of Nazrul's poetry and other special segments.

Speaking to Prothom Alo, Latiful Islam Shibli, Executive Director of the Kazi Nazrul Institute, shared, "This album and concert have been part of my agenda since I took charge. It has also been recognised as a priority initiative under the Ministry of Cultural Affairs' agenda. As the nation moves toward equality, inspired by the sacrifices of our people, Nazrul's music has always stood as a guiding force."

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"That is why we took on this album as a responsibility. Over the past few months, we collaborated with leading bands across the country and assigned ten of them to record Nazrul's most powerful songs. The album will be launched on May 30, and the concert will celebrate that release," he added. 

The album features renditions of ten Nazrul classics including "Karar Oi Louho-Kopat", "Ei Shikol Pora Chhol", "Tora Shob Joyodhwoni Kor", "Jago Onoshon Bondi", "Durggom Giri, Kantar Moru", "O Bhai Khati Shonar Cheye Khati", "Mora Jhonjhar Moto Uddam", "Bajichhe Damama Bandhore Amama", "Pordeshi Megh", and "Joy Hok Joy Hok". 

Each song has been arranged following the original lyrics, composition, and notation.

Latiful Islam further noted, "The purpose of the album is to serve as a reference for future bands who wish to cover Nazrul's music. Every aspect, from lyrics to arrangement, has been carefully curated. Esteemed Nazrul Sangeet scholar Yakub Ali Khan has mentored the entire project."

According to the Kazi Nazrul Institute, the concert will be inaugurated by Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.

The event will begin at 5 pm and will be free for all attendees. The album tracks will also be made available on the Institute's official website and social media platforms.