Rising up in a village, I had the privilege of attending many baul and folk concerts. These reveals had an even setting—the audience sitting wicked-legged on mats previous to the artists, immersed in the raw and unfiltered energy of the music.
Folk music has had relatively a withhold on me over time, so when Joler Gaan’s concert became announced, it right away sparked a wave of nostalgia in me.
Organised by Noor’s Match, the concert, ‘Moner Anonde Joler Gaan’ took area at The Attention Network, situated in Karwan Bazar’s Dhaka Commerce Centre.
Joler Gaan, a folk-fusion band, has change into a famend title in the music commerce, critically attributable to how they mix culture with innovation. They put collectively to withhold the core essence of folk music through their instruments, whereas handing over fully new songs. For folk take care of me who crave feeling a connection with my roots, their music has change into a solace.
Because the audience entered the venue, they’d to take dangle of a seat on the quilts laid down on the floor. I took my seat, wicked-legged. And merely take care of that, I became transported inspire to the worn days, through the mix of atmosphere and the melody of Joler Gaan’s music.
The uncover opened with a poem by Shumi Noor, founding father of Noor’s Match. The recitation, along with the sentiments woven into the poem, function the tone for the evening. It actually equipped a skedaddle inspire to our roots.
Taking the stage, Kanak Aditya took us on a dawdle to the pre-Joler Gaan era—the time when the band didn’t exist, but their songs did.
Even supposing to salvage here in as a brand new listener to earn a taste of folk-fusion music, you doubtlessly left with a pocket elephantine of tales. Sooner than every tune, Aditya took a minute to discuss about the tales gradual the songs, and how the informal jamming sessions gave reach to the band the nation now loves so dearly.
The skedaddle inspire to the band’s previous started with the tune, ‘Golabi Golabi Chadni Re’—an unreleased tune that became written for Prachyanat, a Dhaka-basically based theatre team.
Though I’ve had the privilege of attending their concerts previous to, every performance unruffled feels take care of a fresh experience, as if I am hearing them for the first time.
Of us which were to a Joler Gaan concert at the least once know the energy they bring to the stage—critically the quirky strikes and expressions of Mallik Yishorja. Friday’s match became no exception at all.
Innima Roshni Himi, additionally merely is named Innima, became undoubtedly the highlight of the evening. Even supposing she is relatively new to the band, her chemistry with the the relaxation looked to return to her naturally.
Innima’s roots were shrouded with folk music, which contributed to her outstanding performance on the stage. Taking part in the violin, whistling honest a runt infrequently, in conjunction with an even female touch with a instruct that completely goes with the trend—the addition may perchance perchance per chance additionally no longer be better.
Having more than one vocals in a team provides Joler Gaan one other edge—that is, the energy by no reach drops. Though Kanak led the uncover, Yishorja and Innima took over infrequently.
The energy of the music became contagious, and the seniors sitting across the room weren’t spared. As they started taking part in the tune, ‘Roshik Je Jon’ started to play, everyone moved to rhythm–that is the compose of energy the tune’s nostalgia brings.
In spite of the whole lot, it is a neatly-recognized tune among folk-enthusiasts, and Joler Gaan’s iteration of it easiest added to the hype around it.
But I feel about I obtained’t ever neglect the second they played the tune, ‘Ektu Boshiya Thako’. The concord among the many gang became unmatched as everyone joined the band, singing along.
On the stop of the performance, the sound of the instruments lingered, giving us all a second to admire the raw sound of are dwelling music.
As anticipated from a Joler Gaan concert, ‘Bokul Phool’ became the showstopper. The concluding instrumental outro gave the audience goosebumps—one thing to feel for a whereas, even after the uncover ended.
The band performed a entire of 20 songs—all whereas with out anxiety declaring the energy from first to final. Though the thirst of the audience remained unquenched—they wanted more. Holding that for one other day, the uncover ended with a haze of contentment and longing.
