From the Land of Tagore – Folk & Baul Songs of Bengal, India

From Bengal, a musical explosion that blends captivating melodies with infectious beats.

edition 2024
From the Land of Tagore – Folk & Baul Songs of Bengal, India
May 18 — 8:00pm
Le Gesù - Amphithéâtre
Book

Description

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Bengali folk music with Surojit O Bondhura, a group whose fame extends beyond borders thanks to its unique blend of traditional and contemporary sounds. With captivating rhythms, enchanting melodies, and poetic lyrics, Surojit O Bondhura takes its audience on an authentic and immersive musical experience.

Founded by the talented Surojit Chatterjee, this group has won hearts with its music celebrating love, life, and universal human emotions. Accompanied by his talented musicians, Surojit Chatterjee creates a magical atmosphere on stage, inviting the audience to dance, sing, and be carried away by the passion and beauty of his Bengali folk fusion music.

The dynamic four-member band Surojit O Bondhura features Rajib Bannerjee on guitar, backup vocals, and percussion; Agniv Mukherjee on drums, tabla, khol, khanjira, backup vocals; Mainak Sengupta on bass, backup vocals, and percussion; and Surojit, a versatile multi-instrumentalist, who plays the dotara, khamak, guitar, mandolin, flute, banjo while singing his original contemporary folk compositions.

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this feast for the senses with Surojit O Bondhura!

Biographies

Agniv Mukherjee

Agniv Mukherjee is a drummer, percussionist, and tabla player in the band Surojit O Bondhura. He completed the Indian Classical Rhythm Instruments and Percussion course at Rabindra Bharati University and has been studying Hindustani classical tabla and music theory since the age of ten. He has performed on drums with numerous renowned classical and folk artists and is actively involved in Indian drama/theatre and Bengali film.

Mainak Sengupta

Mainak Sengupta is the bass guitarist, percussionist, and backup vocalist for the band Surojit O Bondhura. He plays bass guitar, ghungur, mandira, and dubki. He has been studying and applying his guitar skills to Indian classical Raaga music and Bengali folk music for the past 7 years. Additionally, he has received training in traditional Indian folk forms such as Bihu, Vatiyali, and Jhumur from Surojit Chatterjee for the past 5 years. Mainak also performs on bass guitar, Indian string instruments, and percussion for Indian drama/theatre and Bengali films. As a student at the Trinity College of Music, London, he has achieved certificates with distinction.

Rajib Mishra

Guitarist, percussionist, and backup vocalist for the band Surojit O Bondhura. Rajib Mishra (he, him) plays guitar, dotara, mandolin, and ghungur. He has been studying and applying guitar techniques to Indian Bengali folk music for the past 8 years. Additionally, he has received training in traditional Indian folk forms such as Bihu, Vatiyali, and Jhumur from Surojit Chatterjee for the past 5 years. He also performs on guitar, Indian string instruments, and percussion for Indian drama/theatre and Bengali films.

Surojit Chatterjee 

Surojit Chatterjee, the founder of the musical group Bhoomi in 2000, is widely recognized for his role in the revival of Bengali Folk music. Embarking on a solo musical journey in 2012, he released his first album filled with chart-topping hits and soul-stirring music, accompanied by the new ensemble he formed – Surojit O Bondhura (Surojit and friends). Awarded the Best Album Award in 2013 and Best Song of the year, he continues to innovate in his unique and original folk fusion genre, creating highly popular and foot tapping music with traditional Indian folk instruments. His captivating performances have enthralled audiences across India and around the globe, from Turtle Island to Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. His venture into film music direction has resulted in record-breaking hits, accumulating millions of views on YouTube channels with songs like Bhromor Koiyo Giya from Praktan, Rangaboti from Gotro, Bom Bom from Projapoti, and the latest hit, Gobindo from Raktabeej.

With

Agniv Mukherjee

Mainak Sengupta

Rajib Mishra

Surojit Chatterjee

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From the Land of Tagore – Folk & Baul Songs of Bengal, India
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