Free concert - an exploration of the musical heritage of Bengal
The region of Bengal (comprising the country of Bangladesh, as well as the Indian state of West Bengal) has the richest musical tradition in the entire Indian subcontinent. The tradition dates back to the time of the Vedic seers, but over the centuries it has been influenced by the many spiritual currents that have passed through the lands, from devotional Hinduism to the Sufi branceh of Islam. Many of the songs have a universal appeal to Bengalis, and are sung by people across the land regardless of caste or religion.
This evening will feature the songs of Bengal’s most revered poet and songsmith, Nobel Prize winner Rabindranath Tagore (1860-1941), and its most prolific composer, Sri Chinmoy (1931-2007), who wrote over 13,000 Bengali songs.
The artists
Avik Deb is an accomplised singer from northern Bangladesh, and a graduate of the renowned Shurer Dhara music school in Dhaka under the expert tutelage of Rezwana Choudhury Bannya, one of the world’s foremost singers of Rabindrasangeet (Tagore songs).
Accompanying himself on harmonium, he will also be joined by Sadanand Magee on tabla, who has performed in over 20 countries as part of the international Songs of the Soul concert series. Avik is currently on a short tour playing concerts in the UK and Ireland.
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Stories
First-hand experiences of meditation and spirituality.
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Paramita Jarvis Kingston, CanadaNo Fear, Only the Heart’s Concern
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Patanga Cordeiro São Paulo, BrazilI just knew from the moment I saw him
Ashrita Furman New York, United StatesAn early spiritual experience
Ashrita Furman New York, United StatesHow my spiritual search led me to Sri Chinmoy
Vidura Groulx Montreal, CanadaJust go with it and jump!
Gabriele Settimi San Diego, United StatesMy inner calling
Purnakama Rajna Winnipeg, CanadaI see infinitely more than I say
Agraha Levine Seattle, United StatesA spiritual name is the name of our soul, and what we can become
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Mridanga Spencer Ipswich, United KingdomSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students