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Vol. 5 Num 398 Sun. July 10, 2005  
   
Culture


Dupurer Ekla Pakhi Fahmida's new album


Music has been an inseparable part of Fahmida Nabi's life. Devoted to the pure form of music, Fahmida has always made efforts to entertain the audience with meaningful Adhunik Bangla songs. Her latest album, Dupurer Ekla Pakhi was released on July 8 at Bengal Shilpalay.

The album was released by Bengal Foundation and this is the first ever album of Adhunik Bangla songs that the Foundation has produced.

At the event, Luva Nahid Chowdhury, Director of Bengal Foundation, said, "Among all the genres of Bangla songs, Adhunik songs are perhaps in the greatest jeopardy. We want to promote creative and life reflecting modern songs, which is what Fahmida's album offers."

The chief guest of the event, eminent poet Asad Chowdhury, unwrapped the album and said, "Fahmida is one of my favourite artistes. I like the melody and range of her voice. She has a distinct style of presentation. Bengal Foundation has been very consistent in their efforts to uphold our art and music and I'm glad that it is releasing Fahmida's album." Smilingly he concluded his speech by quoting prominent literary personality late Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal: "When you have music at a certain event, try to speak as little as possible."

The lyricist Golam Morshed said, "In our country Adhunik songs have been neglected for quite some time. Substantial lyrics and 'close to the heart' emotions have been combined in the songs and I hope the audience will appreciate them."

Fahmida said, "I know there is a stereotype that our youngsters only like fast paced songs with heavy beats. The songs in my album are mostly romantic and soothing but I think the audience, regardless of their age, will enjoy the music."

Fahmida then performed songs from the album: Jodi ekbar dako kacchey, Koshto amar akontho jano, Shara raat bhebechi tomakey shukhe bedonatey, Jibanananda jodi ashtho abar ei pothey, Kanchey goda mon gelo pathorer kachey.

The tunes by Nipo, Mamun and Tomal are mostly melancholy and strike a chord with one's innermost feelings and nostalgia. However, the mood of the songs could have been more diverse. The song Ei Banglakey bhalobeshey amitho hoyecchi ma, dedicated to artist Ferdousi Priyobhashini, stands out for its striking lyrics.

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Cover jacket of the Album