subject: Rabindra Sangeet Singer In Kolkata Invited To Various Cultural Program [print this page] An individual was playing Rabindra Sangeet on his mobile phone while he was travelling in a train. He had closed his eyes and it seemed that he was completely lost in his own thoughts. There was a smile on his face and he was also mumbling the song. Such is the healthiness and robustness of the songs of Tagore that it can transport you to some other world where a person shuns all his stress and sorrow. Both Tagore and Nazrul Islam were contemporary to each other although Gurudev was much senior to him. There was a major difference between the approaches of both these song composers. While Rabindranath was calmer, cool and composed, Nazrul is known regarded as Bidrohi Kobi or Revolting Poet. The similarity between them is that both shared their experiences of life and enlightened the feeling of national awakening amongst the common masses.
It is not that the songs of Tagore and Nazrul Islam are only sung on the event of their birth anniversaries but at almost all the cultural events. In fact there are several cultural programs that begin with Rabindra Sangeet or Nazrul Geeti. Tagore wrote a total of 2500 songs approximately and which have been complied in a book called Gitaban or Garden of songs. The music which accompanies these songs is purely Indian classical music. The Rabindra Sangeet singer in Kolkata is invited to various cultural functions to sing the songs. The visionary poet and composer was an iconoclast who possessed a great far sightedness. He coved almost every aspect of life while composing the beautiful songs. These issues are relevant even today. Who would have imagined that song which he wrote to ventilate his grievance against the British would become the National Anthem of India?
Kazi Nazrul Islam is the National Poet of Bangladesh. But it is not that his popularity is restricted to only a limited area. He is respected and admired in India and overseas too. His songs evoke the feeling of patriotism. In fact, according to his own statement his inspiration has been Rabindranath Tagore. He started writing the songs while he was serving the imprisonment. The Nazrul Geeti singer in Kolkata can sing his song in a smooth manner as there are no hard lyrics in it. Since he had composed more of patriotic songs, therefore, the pitch of the song is always on the higher side.
The songs of Tagore have been immortalized that is they would last through generations. In such a fast paced and hectic life when a man searches for mental peace, these songs will act as medicinal remedies. In fact it is a must listen for the persons who have developed a negative attitude towards life. The style of singing adopted by Rabindra Sangeet singer in Kolkata touches the heart of every individual. Emotions begin to flow out spontaneously as everyone gets well connected with it.
The Nazrul Geeti Singer in Kolkata has won several prestigious awards and prizes for her optimum performance. You must attend such a cultural program whenever you get the opportunity.
