"Devendra Muddreshshor, Director All India Radio, (also the son-in law of Pandit Panna Lal Ghosh), V G Karnaad, Daagar Brothers, Mohiuddin Veenkaar, Ustaad Asad Ali Khan Veenkaar, Pandit Sriram Tewari and many other stalwarts would often come to perform and stay as guests of honour in Aminur Rahman's house. His Ustad's house was frequented by the contemporary legends. Ustad Aminur Rahman was a direct disciple of Pandit Panna Lal Ghosh (1911-1960), the pioneer flutist who had popularised the flute in the subcontinent.įor the next six years Bari trained under Rahman. His career took off in earnest in 1981, when renowned Usad Aminur Rahman spotted Bari during a concert, and offered to tutor him. His formal vocal training began at the age of 12 under Gopal Dutt of Netrokona. He has performed and conducted workshops in France, Switzerland, Malaysia, Pakistan, Iran and Singapore.īari comes from a family of musicians. In fact Bari's reputation has extended beyond Bangladesh. Little did he know that one day he would be recognised as an eminent musician across the country.
He developed a longer bansuri (flute), 5 feet in length, to generate lower sounds and more subtle expressions, while the short bansuri was used for folk songs.īari's love of the flute began at the age of five when his elder brother returned from the weekly haat with a small banshi. Pandit Panna Lal Ghosh used the flute in Hindustani classical music. "The two varieties of flute are "Mohon bashi" and the "Ar bashi," which range from 7inches to 5 feet." The flute was used previously as an accompanying instrument in folk songs.
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Which is why, even in India one would hardly find more than 20 flutists and about not more than four professional players," said Bari.
One has to be adept in placing the fingers to produce the perfect notes. "The flute has six holes cut out smoothly in a bamboo. The melodious “Brindaboni Sarang” raga he played in between, unsurprisingly soon drew an audience into my office. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel.ĭo bring your flute along when you come next time," I requested Abdul Bari Siddiqui.īari in spite of his busy schedule kept his word.
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