Tribute and honours for Bari Siddiquee at Shilpakala Academy on November 18
A programme has been arranged at the Shilpakala Academy in the capital to mark the birthday of Bari Siddiquee, the renowned singer and flautist known as an artist of the soil and the people.
Organised by the Bari Siddiquee Smriti Parishad, the event will be held on Wednesday (November 18) at 5 pm at the academy's Music and Dance auditorium. It will include reminiscences, an honours segment for distinguished personalities, and a discussion in memory of the late artist.
State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam will attend as chief guest. Social worker and music enthusiast Engineer Moniruzzaman Khan will inaugurate the programme.
Dr Khan Asaduzzaman, editor and publisher of Dainik Bangladesh Samachar, will speak as the main discussant. Firoz Haider Khan, chief patron of the organisation, will preside.
The cultural segment will feature performances by Baul artist Shafi Mondal, Shahnaz Beli, Alam Ara Minu, Ashraf Udas, Pathik Nabi, Syed Ashiqur Rahman (Ashik), Yasmin Sultana Laila, Closeup One star Nolok Babu, Salma, Beauty, Rajib, Parvez Khan, Lita Sarkar, Nishi Sraboni, Sumaira Sangi, Munia Moon, Jewel Sarkar and Prince Alamgir, among others.
Bari Siddiquee was born on November 15, 1954, into a family of musicians in Netrokona. From childhood he had a deep attachment to music and the flute.
He later won a place in listeners' hearts with his distinctive style in rural folk and spiritual songs. He died on November 24, 2017.
Among his many popular songs are 'Shua Chan Pakhi', 'Amar Gaye Joto Dukkho Soy', 'Sare Tin Hat Kobor', 'Pubali Batashe', 'Tumi Thako Karagare', 'Rojoni Hois Nare Obosan', 'Ogo Bhabijan Nau Bawa' and 'Manush Dhoro Manush Bhojo'.
