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Shaheed Kabir: An emerging Nazrul artiste

Mainul Hassan
Shaheed Kabir Polash belongs to a next generation of Nazrul singers. His first album "Pordeshi Badhua” was released in April, 2009 under the banner of Laser Vision. The album features 12 Nazrul songs.
Recently the singer spoke to The Daily Star (TDS) about his initiation to the world of music, challenges facing new artistes and other related subjects.
The Daily Star (TDS): How did you develop an interest in music?
Polash: I've had an affinity for music since childhood. Whenever I heard a song, I used to memorise it. I've always preferred Bengali songs. Because of my ardent i"n terest, my family encouraged me to pick up the ropes of music.
TDS: Who were your gurus?
Polash: My first teacher was Ashwini Kumar, a seasoned Nazrul artiste. He is the who inspired me to turn my focus to Nazrul Sangeet. I was largely attracted by the diversity of Nazrul songs which embrace classical and folk- based music, Kirtan, Shyama Sangeet. Islamic songs (Hamd and Naat), and also the raagas created by Nazrul. In 1998 I sought admission to Nazrul Institute. There I trained under Nazrul exponents Sudhin Das and Sohrab Hossain.
TDS: What were the milestones in your musical career?
Polash: One of the turning points in my life was when I was a student of Class VII. My father took me to a interdistrict musical contest organised by the Shishu Academy in Jamalpur. To mv
surprise, 1 emerged a winner. It was at that point that I decided to pursue a musical career.
TDS: What do you consider as your achievements?
Polash: I graduated with a first class first from the Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts (BAFA) in the Nazrul certificate course. After graduation I participated in an intercountry Nazrul Sangeet contest organised by the Nazrul Institute to celebrate the birth centenary of our National Poet. I came second in the contest.
I also took part in a talent hunt (in 2006) organised by Bengal Foundation. 1 won "Shreshtho Maan” in the 'Adhunik' cateeorv and
"Uttom Maan” in the 'Nazrul' category.
TDS: What challenges do emerging singers face in our country?
Polash: Even’ new artiste faces the challenge of getting necessary exposure. Sometimes even the most dedicated singer fails to get recognition, as production companies and recording studios are often reluctant to work with new singers. Often talented singers are forced to move away from their choice of genres and pursue the track of popular, mainstream music. The media can and should play a decisive, positive role in promoting upcoming artistes.