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Radha Raman songs hold away over the audience

Musical programme at Shilpakala Academy

Zahangir Alom
Two accomplished artistes — Chandrabati Roy Burman and Bishwajit Roy — of Radha Raman Sangskriti Chorcha Kendra performed songs of the mystique bard Radha Raman Dutta at the National Music and Dance Centre auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on September 15.
Bangladesh Sangeet Sangathan Samannay Parisad arranged the event as part of their regular fortnightly musical programmes. The artiste duo representing two generations performed 10 songs each at the programme.
The octogenarian Chandrabati Roy Burman is a pioneering singer of Radha Raman's compositions. The artiste set off the soiree with the song "Shyam Tumi Aaona Kene Rosho Brindabon-e”. Her expressions and gestures during the performance epitomised the image of a consummate artiste. Very few artistes can claim to have such devotion at this age.
Chandrabati Roy Burman seemingly captivated the audience with her renditions of “Amar Bondhu
Doyamoy ”, “Aaj Keno Pran Kendey Kendey Othey Rey”, “Subal Mondo Aar Bolish Na Tora”, “Ami Udashi Hoilam Jar Lagiya Go”, “Oi Naki Oi Jaye Go Shoi Nithur Kalia", "Ami Krishna Kothaye Pai Go” and more.
“Chandrabati Roy Burman's rendition of Radha Raman songs is original in regard to tune, as she took music lessons from her grandmother Rajeshwari Roy Burman who is thought to have a master-disciple relationship with Radha Raman Dutta,” Bishwajit Roy mentioned prior to the performance.
Bishwajit Roy's repertoire included “Aaij Kenorey Praner Subal”, “Ore O Roshik Naiya”, “Hori Gunagun Krishna Gunagun”, “Kunjey Mililo Go”, “Kemon Achhey Kamolini Rai”, “Bhromor Koiyo Giya” and more.
Flutist Hossen Ali produced the familiar melodies every now and then with the performances. His accompaniment with Bishwajit's rendition of the song “Amarey Ashibar Katha Koiya” was memorable. Radha's yearning for Krishna is beautifully depicted in the song.
Bishwajit Sarkar on tabla, Almas Ali on violin,
Nazrul on dhol, Jewel on keyboard, Hridoy Ranjan Bishi on percussion and Rezaur Rahman [of Renaissance band] on guitar instrumentally accompanied the singer duo at the soiree. Distinguished personalities including noted lyricist Mohammad Rafiquzzaman enjoyed the entire performance.
Prior to the performance, director of Music and Dance Department of BSA, RA Mahmud Selim welcomed all and spoke in brief on Radha Raman Dutta.
Radha Raman Dutta (1833-1915) was an influential Sylheti folk music composer and poet, from the Sunamganj district. His work led him to be considered as "the father of dhamail songs”. The youngest son of poet Radha Madhab Dutta, Raman displayed a musical temperament from childhood. The early death of his father led him to seek the approval of religious mentors throughout his life. Raman's Vaishnavism (worship of Krishna) shaped his musical work and led him to a life of asceticism. Raman was also heavily influenced by the Sufism that infuses Baul culture. His music is widely performed by modern Bengali musicians.