bornomala news: A special program held in observation of the 2nd death anniversary of the legend of Bengali folk and classical music, Pandit Ramkanai Dash, on 9th September. Speakers at the program said that he would live indefinitely through his undying works. Songs written and tuned by him have enriched the repository of Bengali music. Pandit Ramkanai Dash was a man of very progressive thoughts. Even the sound of azan left a deep impact in his works. ‘Every song which is based on raga is an outstanding creation’, said the speakers at the event. During the inauguration of ‘Ramkanai Geeti Workshop’, organized in order to observe the death anniversary of Kanaiji, the distinguished journalist, Akber Haider Kiran remarked that he was fortunate enough to have seen such a highly gifted human person like Ramkanai. Bangladesh government has done a wonderful and praiseworthy job by awarding Ekushey Award to Pandit Ramkanai Dash, Kiran said.
A day-long ‘Ramkanai Geeti Workshop’ which was conducted by Panditji’s daughter and famous Nazrul Geeti artist, Kaberi Dash. In the overall supervision of the workshop were her daughter-like student, well-known music and theater artist, Shirin Hossain, and Sangit Parishad New York artist Tahrina Parveen Preeti.
For this event, artist Jahed Sharif created a beautiful backdrop. Distinguished photojournalist Nihar Siddiqi streamed the Facebook Live to be watched by many devotees and followers of Pandit Ramkanai Dash spread all over the world. A special workshop was held from the Sylhet Sangeet Parishad too. Pinusen Dash, son of Pandit Ramkanai Dash, is a teacher of Chayanat and a famous percussionist of the country. His granddaughters, Paramita Mumu and Shrutikona, are well-known names in North America in the fields of folk and classical music.
