Millennials are often accused of being superficial and inconsistent. But this restless nature also makes them a lot more accepting. No wonder, Gen Y often goes back decades searching for inspiration ...

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 ...

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2024 showcases talented contestants performing with renowned artists. The 21st season of the popular Bengali singing reality show continues its legacy of promoting good music. Judges ...

Of folk music, it is rightly said that it transcends all borders - be it cultural, linguistic, or geographical. In Red FM’s endeavour to breathe life into the unsung forms of music and cultures, they ...

HYDERABAD: As musician Uttara Chousalkar arrives at Lamakaan, Banjara Hills ahead of her Baul gaan, she takes some time to soak in the ambience. She then sets out to ask the caretakers to ready the ...

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in collaboration with the Dhatri Foundation and Ekathara Kalari presented ‘The World of The Bauls’, a unique festival that provided an authentic ...

Baul music has come of age. It has been over 124 years since the transition of the Sage Fakir Lalon Shah (circa 1774-1890). If the 116 years he is thought to have lived and the 75 years timeframe in ...

The year 1916 was an important one for the Bengali language. The Bangiya Sahitya Parishat published a volume of poetry and songs called Hajar Bacharer Purana Bangla Bhasay Bauddho Gaan o Doha (One ...

As the recent Gurgaon Utsav came to an end on Sunday, the audience at the Aravalli Biodiversity Park stood up in unison. Parvathy Baul, one of the most respected exponents of Baul (a group of mystic ...