Author: LOKOGANDHAR ISSN : 2582-2705

Author : Nrityachuramani Rahul Dev Mondal ( Assistant Professor , Rabindra Bharati University , Department of Dance )Every dance form that exists has a history, its roots which are long and tangled goes beyond the years back to the centuries, when cultures changed themselves, modified themselves within a phase which was more or less were transitory in nature. For an art to attain a shape many traditions need to be intermingled, borrowed from the less popular or peripheral traditions which also changed in the whole struggle. Dance form, in general, reflects the cultural variations of different communities, in terms of the pace, form, and skill of dance. One of the oldest civilizations in the world is that of Tamil Nadu, its culture is one of the main areas of pride in the heritage of India. Rich in diversity, the states boasts of a variety of dances like Bharatnatyam, Chakkai attam, Devarattam, Karagattam and many more. Read More …

Dr. Rajasree Bhattacharya Abstract The final two decades of Rabindranath Tagore’s life cannot be regarded as a phase of creative decline; rather, they represent a period of extraordinary artistic expansion and aesthetic profundity. This phase reveals an unprecedented synthesis of poetry, music, painting, and philosophical introspection. Although this study focuses primarily on Tagore’s songs, it situates them within the broader framework of his late poetic, dramatic, and visual creativity. From the age of sixty onward, Tagore’s songs display a striking transformation in imagery, melodic structure, and thematic intensity, reflecting his deep engagement with nature, humanity, cosmic consciousness, and the moral crises of modern civilization. During this period, the interaction between word, sound, and image becomes inseparable, particularly as poetic metaphors and musical expressions find visual resonance in his paintings. The influence of global events—especially the two World Wars, the rise of mechanized violence, and ideological conflicts—deeply shaped Tagore’s creative consciousness. His correspondence with thinkers such Read More …

Dr. Mali Mitra, Department of Music, Memory College, Memory, East Burdwan Abstract: This exploration delves into the profound connection between the timeless compositions of Rabindranath Tagore, the legendary poet and musician, and the traditional Dhrupad songs of Indian classical music. Both genres, originating from diverse cultural backgrounds, share a deep-rooted affinity in their melodic structures, rhythmic intricacies, and spiritual essence. This study aims to unravel the intricate threads that bind Tagore’s soul-stirring songs with the meditative and ancient art form of Dhrupad, shedding light on the commonality of emotions, philosophical underpinnings, and musical elements that transcend temporal and cultural boundaries. Through comparative analysis and appreciation of these musical traditions, we seek to illuminate the universal language that resonates in the harmonies of Rabindranath’s creations and the timeless echoes of Dhrupad. ধ্রুপদ গানের সঙ্গে রবীন্দ্রনাথের গানের একাত্মতা ডঃ মলি মিত্র, সংগীত বিভাগ, মেমারি কলেজ, মেমারি ,পূর্ব বর্ধমান মার্গ সংগীত অন্যান্য ভারতীয় বিদ্যার মতোই গুরুমুখী বিদ্যা। মুঘল Read More …

দীপঙ্কর হালদার উত্তর ভারতীয় শাস্ত্রীয় সঙ্গীতের ইতিহাসে পণ্ডিত ভাতখণ্ডেজী  চীর স্মরণীয় হয়ে আছেন তার দশ ঠাটের অন্তর্ভুক্ত সমস্ত  রাগ রাগিনীর  অত‍্যাধুনিক এক বৈজ্ঞানিক তথ‍্য প্রদানের জন্য। কিন্তু এই দশটি  ঠাটের ব‍্যবহৃত স্বর  সম্পর্কে আমাদের প্রতি প্রত‍্যেকের জ্ঞান ও ধারণা যথেষ্ট থাকলেও তার অন্তর্দৃষ্টি মূলক বৈজ্ঞানিক স্বর স্থাপন, স্বর চালন ও বিশ্লেষণ সম্পর্কে কিন্তু  সবাই  জ্ঞাত নয়।  এতদিন শাস্ত্রীয় সঙ্গীতের অধ‍্যায়নে আমারা শুনে এসেছি ঠাট-রাগ বিশ্লেষণ শব্দটি। যার মূল আলোচ‍্য বিষয়ের পরীধিতে আলোচিত হয় এক ঠাটের অন্তর্ভুক্ত অজস্র রাগ রাগিনী গুলি। কিন্তু ইতিপূর্বে সঙ্গীত শাস্ত্রের কোথাও আলোচিত হয় নাই এক ঠাটের অন্তর্ভুক্ত একাধিক ঠাট শব্দটির। এক ঠাটের অন্তর্ভুক্ত একাধিক রাগ রাগিনী সৃষ্টি হওয়া যেমন অসম্ভব নয় অনুরূপ গভীর অন্তর্দৃষ্টিমূলক দৃষ্টিভঙ্গির একটি পরীক্ষনের মধ‍্যে দিয়ে  দেখলে দেখা যাবে  পণ্ডিত জীর সৃষ্ট ঠাট গুলির কয়েকটি ঠাটের ব‍্যবহৃত স্বর গুলির  চালনায় অন‍্যান‍্য একাধিক ঠাটও সৃষ্টি হওয়া অসম্ভব নয়। অর্থাৎ একটি ঠাট বা মেলের ব‍্যবহৃত স্বরগুলির ঠিকঠিক ভাবে চালনা করলে একই ব‍্যবহৃত স্বরে অন‍্যান‍্য  ঠাট বা মেলের সৃষ্টি হওয়া সম্ভব। Read More …

Ms Amrita Majumdar, Asst.Prof.Dept.Of Music, Bankua Zilla Saradamani Mahila Mahavidyapith. Bankura University, West.Bengal                          Abstract Kazi Nazrul Islam was a Bengali Poet, Musician, revolutionary and a Philosopher who is best known for Pioneering works of Bengal Poetry. He is popularly known as Bidrohi kobi -rebel poet- as many of his works show case an intense rebellion against oppression of human slavery. Hatred and tradition. He called as the Bulbul or Nightingale of Modem Bengal music. In this paper I would like to describe the ideological stand point and aesthetical beauty of his creative works. His believe about Nationalism is entirely differ from Gurudev Rabindranath. Through his poetry and songs he spoke about the secularism. Introduction Kazi Nazrul Islam popularly known as revolutionary artist in the modern world of literature and music. His contributions in literature and music are widely influenced in the renaissance movement of Bengal that has been spread over across the country. His Read More …

Dr. Rajashree Bhattacharya, Associate Professor, Bengal Music College Abstract This paper examines Rabindranath Tagore’s concept of nature as expressed in his seasonal songs, with special reference to the songs of summer (Grīṣma) and monsoon (Barṣā). It explores how Tagore’s engagement with nature evolved across different phases of his creative life and attained a profound, multidimensional depth during his Santiniketan years. Through a close aesthetic and thematic analysis of selected songs, the study highlights the interrelationship between nature, human emotion, and inner consciousness in Tagore’s music. The songs of summer reveal a complex interplay of austerity, memory, inner contemplation, and subdued lyricism, while the monsoon songs embody a wide spectrum of emotions—anticipation, joy, longing, separation, remembrance, existential solitude, movement, and the aspiration for freedom. In these compositions, nature transcends its descriptive role and emerges as a symbolic medium through which the poet articulates philosophical reflection, emotional intensity, and spiritual realization. The paper argues that Tagore’s seasonal Read More …

Bhabani Shankar Dasgupta 1 During the later decades of the 20th Century music gradually turned into a lucrative trade for some performers who became top ranking artistes. They demanded exorbitant remunerations for their recitals and impresarios were forced to satisfy their demands only to draw a large audience to their concerts. The young maestros of the 21st Century are demanding even greater amounts and concert organizers cannot but pay such fabulous sums to them. They are doing so, only because they want a large number of listeners who are so infatuated with these maestros that they are ready to squander all their savings only to hear them. But during the later decade of the 18th century and the early decades of the 20th Century the scenario was totally different. Eminent virtuoso never hankered after wealth or property. They wanted musically educated listeners who had the grey matter to appreciate their recitals. While my grandfather was Read More …

Dr. Ashis Chakraborty “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.  The very foundations of our Universe, of matter and thought, appear to lie in sound vibration.” Nikola Telsa World, inner, and the outer, two different outlooks with different profiles, are existing. The outer world, to a very negligible extent is reachable for us but the inner world we don’t even bother to focus normally, thus knowledge for the same is far away from us. But it is very wondering that, by nature we are seekers, all, even who is not attracted to inner self or ready to believe its existence. Seeking is an expedition towards the unknown. A group of seekers from Eastern and western culture started looking for the source of the Universal power- directly or indirectly, through sound. Amongst them some tend to focus only on the facts of sound to its Read More …