In the history of Bengali folk music, Baul, Kirtan, Bhatiali and Bhawaiya songs have been revived and re-used the most. But Bengali folk is a rich labyrinth of melodies and cultures — there are ...

Bangladesh is known as a land of music. The folk music of Bangladesh, in particular, is deeply connected with the psyche of the country and resonates through the villages of Bengal. “At the back of ...

The Wire speaks to 70-year-old exponent Shamsul Sarkar about the niche musical genre and life as an artist in Assam.

A Catholic diocese in Bangladesh has featured religious folk music during an annual spiritual gathering as part of an effort to save this popular tradition from extinction. Two Pala Gaan (folk musical ...

The event, which was organised by Talma UP member Solaiman Fakir at the request of villagers, was fully prepared to begin after two days of public announcement ...

Under Gamak series, a devotional and folk music was present on Monday on YouTube channel of Madhya Pradesh State Museum. It was organised by Directorate of Culture by Motilal Hulchul and group Bhopal ...

Jacob Baroi grew up watching his father and uncles performing popular Pala Gaan (folk music plays) at their village in southern Bangladesh. Pala Gaan uses recitation, music, acting and dance to tell ...

Bangladeshi folk singer Rahul Ananda has said he narrowly escaped arson of his home as attacks on the Hindu minority spark fears of religious persecution in the restive south Asian country. Mr Ananda, ...

The daylong cultural programme, scheduled to be held that night in Rasulpur Bazar area of Talma union, was cancelled ...

After making waves across the globe with their debut track Melar Gaan, musical collective Hooligaanism has returned with their much-awaited follow-up, Pujor Gaan. Released on Thursday the track brings ...

Artists performing Baul, Bhatiyali, Chhau, Jhumur, Gambhira or Kabi-gaan for generations will now be able to access central and state welfare schemes. KOLKATA: Artists performing Baul, Bhatiyali, ...