CITY DESK

Bengal Foundation organised a light classical music evening titled “Thumri” at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area yesterday evening, celebrating the rich heritage of North Indian semi-classical music traditions.

The programme featured performances of thumri, chaiti, kajri and dhun by vocalists Susmita Debnath (Suchi), Abhijit Kundu and Mirajul Jannat Sonia. They were accompanied by sarangi player Shounak Debnath Rik and sarod artist Ilham Fuljhuri Khan, according to a Bengal Foundation press release.

The musical accompaniment was provided by Iftekhar Alam Pradhan on tabla and Bijon Chandra Mistry on harmonium, both senior scholars of Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay.

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