Music for Peace: Folk Music of Bengal
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Banglanatakdotcom, a UNESCO-accredited NGO in India, works under the slogan ‘Art for Life.’ The organization conducts many projects to build the capacities of traditional arts communities. Banglanatakdotcom kindly provided ICHCAP with this selection of traditional Bengali music. ICHCAP is sharing these materials on the e-Knowledge Center to further disseminate valuable ICH information. The two hundred tracks in the selection include wide range of genres in traditional Bengali music, performed by traditional musicians in the region. This selection of music represents a comprehensive overview of traditional music from the Bengal region of India for both experts and the general public. It is a meaningful documentation project that raises the visibility of rare audio resources while safeguarding and promoting the value of ICH.
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Jhumur is the lifestyle music and dance of Purulia and Bankura. This folk music form dates back to being older than the Vaishnav Padabali. Jhumur songs and dances are an integral part of local community Parabs (festivals) and rituals like Badna, Tusu, Karam Puja and special occasions like marriage, harvests etc. Jhumur songs are songs of everyday life and widely accepted among all cross sections of the society.
Audios
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No. Title Performer Country Manage No Running Time 1 Bankura: Jhumur Gaan India AA00000104 Amar Ranibandh Amar Bandana Mahali India AI00000768 4:57
Gugli Karte Jabo Bandana Mahali India AI00000769 3:47
Shal Kande Piyal Kande Debashis Ray India AI00000770 4:14
Lal Shaluker Fool Bandana Mahali India AI00000771 5:28
Shyamer Banshiya Darun Shel Mausumi Mukherjee India AI00000772 3:56
E Kanali Yu Kanali Bandana Mahali India AI00000773 3:13
Kara Mate Hode Dukkhita Ruidas India AI00000774 4:15
Chal Go Didi Mausumi Mukherjee India AI00000775 4:22
Dhil Dheki Khal Bhora Bandana Mahali India AI00000776 5:42
Ek Bati Basi Mar Dukkhita Ruidas India AI00000777 3:52
Pathe Ghate Kori Kam Dukkhita Ruidas India AI00000778 5:17
Collage Pora Deyor Bandana Mahali India AI00000779 4:31
Chheler Baba He Dukkhita Ruidas India AI00000780 5:29
Howrah Hoogly Bardhaman Debashis Ray India AI00000781 4:29
Bhunye Shuye Gelo Ratt Durgashankar Bauri India AI00000782 5:14
Phool Phutle Mohok Ase Krishnagopal Roy India AI00000783 4:47
Jhom Jhoma Jhom Barsha Bandana Mahali India AI00000784 5:59
Porane Porane Gantha Dukkhita Ruidas India AI00000785 4:32
Dekhte Jabo Chaloktorer Chhata Hariram Majhi India AI00000786 5:51
Yed Korom Parob Basi Tarani Mahata India AI00000787 5:17
Kuli Dharer Phool Gachhe Sagar Sahish India AI00000788 4:46
Didi Lo Kumarite Dhiren Bagdi India AI00000789 4:17
Jamuna Kinare Bon Radhanath Majhi India AI00000790 3:31
Gator Khatai Gator Khatai Gautam Patra India AI00000791 7:19
Dale Bhate Lodor Bodor Radhanath Majhi India AI00000792 3:40
Baro Bouta Baro Bandhe Sagar Sahish India AI00000793 5:29
O Bihan Chol Shibdas Mallik India AI00000794 3:43
Marod Amar Naror Baror Prabhati Shabor India AI00000795 4:24
Ashar Shrabon Mase Sushil Mahato India AI00000796 5:32
Bari Na Moy Kuya Biswanath Roy India AI00000797 3:49
Toke Dili Marpani Shibdas Mallik India AI00000798 3:45
Tham Eibar Bhangbo Bankim Karmokar India AI00000799 3:07
2 Darbari Jhumur: Classical Jhumur India AA00000105 Prathome Bandona Kori Ganesh Shankar Gauri Mihirlal Singdeyo India AI00000800 8:51
A Naba Bihanga Bhuban Majhe Salabatt Mahata India AI00000801 11:21
Swachchha Sarobor Majhe Salabatt Mahata India AI00000802 9:13
Ekdin Nikunja Bone Salabatt Mahata India AI00000803 8:46
Keise Bitabo Rati Salabatt Mahata India AI00000804 9:45
Mathura Nagare Bhentli Nagore Salabatt Mahata India AI00000805 7:45
Shuno Shuno Prano Sokhi Amulya Kumar India AI00000806 8:31
Jar Anger Pabon Parashe Amulya Kumar India AI00000807 7:43
Biraha Basante Ogo Piya Paradeshe Amulya Kumar India AI00000808 7:54
Barsha Ritu Sundar Amulya Kumar India AI00000809 7:42
Shuno Shuno Sakhiya_1 Amulya Kumar India AI00000810 7:37
Dhoni Tomare Ki Bhula Jay Go Salabatt Mahata India AI00000811 8:35
Basanta Bhel Agoto Amulya Kumar India AI00000812 6:28
Raser Sagor Majhe Premkamal Biraje Mihirlal Singdeyo India AI00000813 8:46
Ramoni Ramoni Ramonir Majhe Mihirlal Singdeyo India AI00000814 9:49
Phool Indu Barkanti Mihirlal Singdeyo India AI00000815 10:35