From ‘Bhadu’ to ‘Kobi Gaan’: The folk music traditions of Bengal There’s more to Bengali folk than Baul and Bhatiali. Here’s a quick primer on the world of Bengali folk music cultures ...

It’s confusing to see a generation, which doesn’t listen to Indian classical music and Bangla gaan much, being engrossed in baul gaan. Of course it’s a good thing, but I feel the baul life ...

KOLKATA: Musical treasures such as Baul and Bhatiyali are set for a new life, thanks to an initiative taken by the Rajya Sangeet Academy to prepare a chronicle of indigenous music of Bengal.

Radio Misty 94.3 fm, the first and Number one fm station of North Bengal joined hands with Bangla Gaan Utsav committee to organize path-breaking festival of Bengali songs. The four-day festival ...

While Lalon is considered central in the study of Baul music and its associated philosophies, Bauls however predate him by several centuries. The word “Baul” first appeared in Bengali text around the ...