North 24 Parganas
Bishnupada Sarkar
Call: 8159845715
A grandson of legendary Kabiyal (poet) a.. Read more
Bishnupada Sarkar
Call: 8159845715
A grandson of legendary Kabiyal (poet) and flute player Banshiram Sarkar, Bishnupada is an ‘incubator-promoter’ of the Bhatiyali music form. A celebrated singer located at Sunderbans, also renowned for his skills in playing musical instruments, he has several songs to his credit as a lyricist too. Bishnupada teaches young artists as well and is fondly called ‘Master’ by his pupils.
Rafikul Islam Gazi
Call: 9775211605
He has made a mark for himself in Bhatiy.. Read more
Rafikul Islam Gazi
Call: 9775211605
He has made a mark for himself in Bhatiyali folk music despite his modest economic background. He started his career as a singer at the age of ten. He learnt Rabindra Sangeet and Nazrul Geeti from eminent singer Dhiren Mitra. He is currently a student of Gour Sundar Gayen who is a noted Bhatiyali singer. He teaches Bhatiyali in Hingalganj. He has performed in many districts like Medinipur, Bankura, Purulia, Birbhum, Hooghly, Murshidabad and cities like Kolkata, Ranchi etc. He has performed in Bangladesh as well. Apart from Bhatiyali, he also sings Jhumur and Bhawaiya. He has won an award from Paschim Banga Lok Parishad in 2016.