Musical Homage to Feroza Begum

Artistes of Nazrul Sangeet Shilpi Parishad (NSSP) paid musical homage to Feroza Begum, the recently deceased legendary Nazrul Sangeet artiste and exponent, at a programme titled “Ami Chirotorey Dur-e Chole Jabo”, held at Indira Road, Dhaka on September 16.

Noted artiste Dalia Nausheen set off the soiree with a musical tribute to the legend. She also shared her memories of the exponent prior to performing the song “Gaanguli Mor”.

Noted singer and general secretary of NSSP Sujit Mustafa performed a nostalgic song “Gobhir Nishithe Ghum Bhenge Jaye”. “Feroza Begum has a unique voice and rendition style. She is an all-time great artiste of Nazrul Sangeet in the world,” said Sujit Mustafa before his performance. Shaheed Kabir Palash, with his apt rendition of the song “Sur-e O Banir Mala Diye”, evoked the essence of raga Pilu at the soiree.

Renowned singer Yasmin Mushtari said, “Feroza Begum is a versatile singer. I have rarely heard such a melodious voice. All the genres of Nazrul Sangeet including raga-based and ghazal compositions have received a new lease of life through her magical voice.” The artiste later presented the song “Khela Shesh Holo”, Nazrul's last but not the least composition.

Seasoned singer Rumi Ajnabi melodically performed a song “Nirojan-e Sakhi Bolo Bo(n)dhuarey”. Melody also reigned supreme in the presentation of a baitalik song “Shunno Buk-e Pakhi Mor”, performed by Sheikh Jasim.  

Rebeka Sultana sang “Chaitali Cha(n)dni Raat-e” while AKM Shahjahan Patwari rendered “Ami Chirotorey Dur-e Chole Jabo”. Tagore singer Shimu Dey also performed a melodious song “Amar Nayone Nayon Rakhi”. Among others, Ashish Kumar Sarkar, Sucharita Roy, Alpana Roy, Uttamkumar Roy and Selina Afroz presented solos at the event.