‘Dhak’ to ‘Dundun’: Tradition, caste and colonialism in percussions

dhak Bengali percussion musophia
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“This ‘Dhak’ is our identity. Whenever I strike the dhak, its sound reminds me of the teachings I got from my grandfather. This is not merely an instrument I play, it is the source of my bread and butter, peace for my restless soul,...

Interview in Quarantine: Old Brigade

Old Brigade Current Lineup
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Old Brigade is a band from Dhaka, formed in 2010. Team MuSophia had little chit-chat with the band. This interview reveals about the band’s journey, works, upcoming album and more. 1. What are you guys mostly doing in Quarantine? Is anything being cooked for the...

মৌসুমি ভৌমিক: আবেগ-বেদনা-একাকীত্ব লেপ্টে থাকে যার গানে

moushumi bhowmik
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কিছু মানুষ গানের নির্দিষ্ট ধারায় গেয়ে পরিচিতি পায়। কেউবা আবার নিজের রচনাভঙ্গিতে সৃষ্টি করে গানের নতুন ধারা। মৌসুমি ভৌমিক তাদেরই একজন। সচরাচর সঙ্গীতের বিপরীতে হেঁটে সম্পূর্ণ নতুন এক ধারার সাথে শ্রোতাকে পরিচয় করিয়েছেন তিনি। এ ধারায় মানুষের আবেগের চেয়ে আবেগের ভেতরের কথা আর ব্যাথাকে...

New Year Begins with UG Blast

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Underground concert, Vulgar Congregation took place at the capital’s Jamuna Future Park (JFP). On the first day of new year this metal concert was organized by Calminar Terror.Metalheads from different areas of Dhaka started gathering at the venue from 1 PM on Friday. At...

Surreal Ramble into A Folk Singer’s Life

Inside Llewin Davis
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Inside Llewyn Davis isn’t an easy movie to watch – bleak cinematography, no definite plot structure, gloomy ending. But it’s still a mind-blowing cinematic experience.Set in the Greenwich Village folk music scene of 1961, the film is a personal exploration of a week in...