Kanai Das Baul, the visually impaired Baul singer from West Bengal, passed away on 18 April, marking the end of a long association with the Baul musical tradition. He was known for his devotional performances using the ektara and for travelling across villages, fairs and akhras, presenting songs rooted in humanism and spiritual reflection. His […]

Veteran Bangladeshi singer and composer Bappa Mazumder has released a new duet song titled “Kothay Jeno”, featuring emerging vocalist Bithi. The track has been published with an official music video that includes appearances by television actors Partha Sheikh and Aisha Khan. The song’s lyrics have been written by Shahan Kabondho, while Bappa Mazumder has himself […]

The Sydney Opera House hosted, for the first time, a celebration of the Bengali New Year titled the ‘Baishakhi Festival and Joy’ on the evening of 17 April. The event brought together members of the Bangladeshi diaspora in Australia and featured a structured programme of music, dance, poetry recitation, and cultural performances rooted in Bengali […]