Anondetey Jaago: An expression of joy through music and verse

The three artistes of 'Tepantorey Tinjon' voicing a wake up call, to outgrow sorrows and to rejoice at life.

On Friday evening, a programme featuring recitation and music was held at Shawkat Osman Memorial Auditorium, Central Public Library. Recitors Fahima Samad, Rubaiya Khan Papri and Ruman Mahjabin Sweety were the performers at the event titled "Anondetey Jago". Under the platform 'Tepantorey Tinjon,' the trio united to showcase their creative endeavours which is directed by noted recitor Meer Barkat.
All three artistes have been linked to the art of recitation for many years through different cultural organisations. But their professional and family lives interrupted their pursuit of the art form. But the three reunited again as it was impossible for them to stay away from their passion. A packed audience heartily welcomed their comeback. "Anondetey Jago" was dedicated to the memory of noted cultural personality and Tagore exponent Waheedul Haque.
"Grief is our lifelong companion. Though the darkness always tries to hide the light, positive people continue their struggles. Creative hearts will always find the source of joy. Through the harmony of lyrics and music, the three artistes of 'Tepantorey Tinjon' are voicing a wake up call, to outgrow sorrows and to rejoice at life," said Meer Barkat.
The performance began with Rumana Mahjabin reciting, "Joy and Sorrow" by Kahlil Gibran -- a poem that celebrates the joy of living, denouncing the so-called supremacy of sorrow claimed by poets and philosophers. A choral rendition of the Tagore song "Anondolokey mongol alokey" followed. Fahima Samad was next to celebrate the individual self through the poem “Ami" by Rabindranath Tagore.
Poems by Premendra Mitra, Nirmalendu Gunn and Joy Goswami were next, expressing different shades of emotions. Syed Shamsul Haq's "Shalik Shomachar," a duet performance by Rubaiya khan and Rumana Mahjabin with the rhythm of tabla, set the auditorium with high spirits. Next was Fahima Samad with "Kotha Mala," a piece by Mustofa Meer, which abruptly changed the light-hearted mood. Accompanied with the melodious notes of flute by Selim Chowdhury, Fahima moved the audience with the verses written in local dialect. Without interrupting the temperament of her previous performance, Fahima rendered an Atul Prasad song, "Ke abar bajaye ba(n)shi, e bhanga kunjo-bon-e?"
A dramatic performance by the three changed the melancholic atmosphere. Kazi Nazrul Islam's satirical poem "Bangalir Gher-e Hindi Gaan" was enlivened by the trio.
The evening also included poems by Jasimuddin, Shamsur Rahman, Buddhadev Basu and more. Tagore was very much present both in songs and verses throughout the performance. The evening ended with the chorus "Jabona jabona jabona ghar-e," an Atul Prasad number.