Akhra at Baitanik

Akhra at Baitanik Akhra is an alternative, open and intimate cultural space located in Baitanik, 4 Elgin Road, Kolkata. The space is named Akhra.
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In December 2011, banglanatak dot com created a homely cultural space at Baitanik. Baitanik basks in the glory of memories associated with Saumyendranath Tagore. On Saturaday and Sunday at 6.30 pm, Akhra witnesses different types of cultural performances. Since its inception, Akhra has been an open platform for understanding heritage in the present day context and providing a linkage between the r

ural traditional culture and urban ways of life. Artists create magical moments that overwhelm the audience. Apart from that, the rural handicraft artists also often showcase their pieces of excellence here. Be at Akhra to enjoy the cultural rendezvous. A tete-e-tete over tea and snacks at Akhra is something the Kolkatans now look forward to at the weekends. 116 programmes held at Akhra@Baitanik, till Mar 21, 2015.

In less than 35 minutes time, we will go live at MusiCal FB page to celebrate World Music Day 2021 with musicians and Wo...
21/06/2021

In less than 35 minutes time, we will go live at MusiCal FB page to celebrate World Music Day 2021 with musicians and World Music Experts across the globe. Please do join us!

12/06/2021
We have been celebrating the World Music Day for over a decade, last year few of us were in the desert of Jaisalmer from...
06/06/2021

We have been celebrating the World Music Day for over a decade, last year few of us were in the desert of Jaisalmer from where we had the privilege of joining the august gathering of musicians and experts from various parts of the world at this platform https://www.facebook.com/bncmusical/videos/300037294735170. This year also, on 21 June at 6 pm IST, we will be joined by musicians and experts from all over the world celebrating music of the world, richness & diversity, along with discussing the current situation, its potential & contribution in today's world in bringing peace and happiness all over the world. Please join us in celebrating this unique event in spreading love. We have tweaked the format this year again, am sure you will like it and find it interesting! SAVE THE DATE! WMD celebration on 21 Jun at 6 pm, MusiCal FB page.

22/05/2021

Pranes Som, a disciple of Guru Late Amar Paul is a famous Bhatiyali singer of Kolkata with a unique voice. Pranes was born and brought up in Tripura and now living in Kolkata to work as a professional artist. Being a regular artist of various television and radio channels Pranesh is quite a known face among the music lover. He has also worked as a playback singer in different Bengali films and TV serials. He has performed in various national and international music festivals including London, Cardiff, Dublin, USA and Dhaka. He is also known as a folk music teacher and worked as an external examiner of Rabindra Bharati University.

গুরু প্রয়াত অমর পালের শিষ্য প্রাণেশ সোম কলকাতার একজন বিখ্যাত ভাটিয়ালি সংগীত শিল্পী। সুকণ্ঠের অধিকারী প্রাণেশ জন্মেছেন ও বড়ো হয়েছেন ত্রিপুরায় এবং বর্তমানে কলকাতায় থেকে পেশাদার শিল্পী হিসেবে কাজ করেন। বিভিন্ন টেলিভিশন ও রেডিও চ্যানেলে নিয়মিত অনুষ্ঠান করার সুবাদে সংগীত প্রেমীদের কাছে প্রাণেশ বেশ পরিচিত মুখ। বিভিন্ন বাংলা সিনেমা ও টিভি সিরিয়ালে নেপথ্য শিল্পী হিসেবেও কাজ করেছেন। লন্ডন, কার্ডিফ, আমেরিকা এবং ঢাকা সহ অনেক জাতীয় ও আন্তর্জাতিক স্তরের সংগীত উৎসবে সংগীত অনুষ্ঠান পরিবেশন করেছেন। লোকসংগীতের একজন শিক্ষক হিসেবেও তিনি পরিচিত এবং রবীন্দ্র ভারতী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে এক্সটার্নাল এক্সামিনার হিসেবেও কাজ করেন।

16/05/2021

Dada Khan Manganiyar, based at Dedariyar in Barmer desert, sings Sufi songs and Bhajans of Kabir, Mira, Bulleh Shah and others. He started as a vocalist and then started Khartal also and then finally found his calling in the devotional songs. The young artist has vast experience of performing at various local, national and international stages including USA, Australia, France, Russia and famous for his melodious soulful presentation with the string instrument Tandura.

15/05/2021

Prodyut Bala is a young talented Baul singer from Illambazar, Birbhum. Belonging from a musical family, he was initiated into classical music at the tender age of nine and gained proficiency over the years. He later developed an intense attraction towards Baul music and philosophy and went on to become a disciple of Harekrishna Das Baul. Prodyut has performed at various festivals across India.

24/04/2021

চন্দন এবং পীযুষ বর্ধমানের দুজন তরুণ বাউল। জয়দেব-কেঁদুলির প্রয়াত মহানন্দ খ্যাপার শিষ্য চন্দন, ঐতিহ্যবাহী বাউল গানের বিশেষত ভবা পাগলার গানের ক্ষেত্রে তার সহজ ও সুরেলা পরিবেশনার জন্য বিখ্যাত। শ্রী সাধন দাস বৈরাগ্যর শিষ্য পীযুষ, তার প্রাণবন্ত উপস্থাপনা এবং অসাধারণ ডুবকি বাজানোর জন্য পরিচিত। দুজনেই সারা ভারত জুড়ে অনুষ্ঠান পরিবেশন করেছেন এবং বিভিন্ন বাউল-ফকির উৎসবের নিয়মিত মুখ। পীযুষ আর্জেন্টিনার সান্তিয়াগো কোর্ডোবা-র সঙ্গে যৌথভাবে কাজ করেছেন।

18/04/2021

Salim Khan is one of the brightest young musicians of Barnawa Jageer in Barmer. Son of Langa Guru, Nek Mohammad, Salim has been learning the traditional music from his childhood. Salim is best known for his high pitched melodious voice and his energetic performance. Along with the local and national programs Salim has also presented Langa music in Spain. This year he bagged the prestigious championship of Jaipur Idol among 3500 artists across India.

सलीम खान बारमेर के बरनावा जागीर के सबसे प्रतिभाशाली युवा संगीतकारों में से एक हैं। वे लंगा समुदाय के गुरु नेक मोहम्मद, के बेटे हैं और वे बचपन से पारंपरिक संगीत सीख रहे हैं। सलीम को उनकी अनिमेष स्वर मधुर आवाज और उनके ऊर्जावान प्रदर्शन के लिए जाना जाता है। स्थानीय और राष्ट्रीय कार्यक्रमों के साथ-साथ उन्होंने स्पेन में लंगा संगीत भी प्रस्तुत किया है। इस वर्ष उन्होंने भारत भर के 3500 कलाकारों के बीच जयपुर आइडल के प्रतिष्ठित चैंपियनशिप हासिल की।

18/04/2021

सलीम खान बारमेर के बरनावा जागीर के सबसे प्रतिभाशाली युवा संगीतकारों में से एक हैं। वे लंगा समुदाय के गुरु नेक मोहम्मद, के बेटे हैं और वे बचपन से पारंपरिक संगीत सीख रहे हैं। सलीम को उनकी अनिमेष स्वर मधुर आवाज और उनके ऊर्जावान प्रदर्शन के लिए जाना जाता है। स्थानीय और राष्ट्रीय कार्यक्रमों के साथ-साथ उन्होंने स्पेन में लंगा संगीत भी प्रस्तुत किया है। इस वर्ष उन्होंने भारत भर के 3500 कलाकारों के बीच जयपुर आइडल के प्रतिष्ठित चैंपियनशिप हासिल की।

Salim Khan is one of the brightest young musicians of Barnawa Jageer in Barmer. Son of Langa Guru, Nek Mohammad, Salim has been learning the traditional music from his childhood. Salim is best known for his high pitched melodious voice and his energetic performance. Along with the local and national programs Salim has also presented Langa music in Spain. This year he bagged the prestigious championship of Jaipur Idol among 3500 artists across India.

Please do join us at MusiCal (www.facebook.com/bncmusical) FB Live to listen to Salim Khan at 6 pm today.

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