Bangla folk music is a rich and diverse genre that has evolved over centuries in the eastern part of the subcontinent comprising the Indian states of West Bengal and Tripura, and Bangladesh. From the ...

Millennials are often accused of being superficial and inconsistent. But this restless nature also makes them a lot more accepting. No wonder, Gen Y often goes back decades searching for inspiration ...

Dressed in a red and white lehenga, Genelia Deshmukh has won every Bengali heart as she plays ektara, a traditional folk music instrument, and dances on the popular Bengali Baul song, 'Piriti ...

As a tribute to legendary Baul singer Shah Abdul Karim, Banglalink organised a two-day festival titled, Shah Abdul Karim Loko Utshob 2012. The festivities began on February 18 in Ujadhol, Derai, ...

Parvathy Baul narrated, sang and danced to stories about a world free of the shackles of religion and finding bliss in a simple and carefree life. Anando (happiness) was an integral part of her ...

India is a land rich in tradition and steeped in a vibrant repertoire of sounds. One of the signature, yet lesser known, folk forms is Baul music. From the rivers of West Bengal comes this beautiful ...

About five hours from Kolkata, the Bannabagram Baul Ashram is ideal for a getaway to immerse yourself in Baul music All images by author Waking up to Baul songs and a glass of fresh date palm juice in ...

Wriddh went to Santiniketan to learn about Tagore, and discovered Baul music. Now, he hosts talk sessions about their philosophy Jat gelo jat gelo bole...Asbar kale tumi ki jat sile, ese tumi ki jat ...