A Melodious Culture of Bangladesh : The Folk songs of Bangla
Bangladesh has a rich musical culture. There is a genre of songs for just about any occasion
Ranked eighth out of 104 countries on the Happy Planet Index in 2016, Bangladesh is a nation that is happy just because the country is always ready for a jig. Bangladeshis are deeply rooted in music and weave vibrant lyrics that define their lives and tradition. You will often find fishermen break into a robust melody in the water and tired farmers string verses of their own songs of golden lands and the promise of good crops. Bauls will entertain you on train journeys and Robi Thakur will keep you company on rainy afternoons. Here are some genres of songs closest to the Bangladeshi heart.
Bhatiali: The word Bhatiali is a derivation of the word bhata, which means ebb or downstream. Bhatia...