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Of Musics and Mundanes

৳250
Format Hardcover
Year 2011
Language English
ISBN 978 984 20 0176-5
Edition 1st
Pages 144

Of Musics and Mundanes by Mustar Zaman Abbasi has dealt mainly on music. This slim volume actually is a reflection of Abbasi\'s musical taste, interest and pursuit. The volume has two parts - first part about musics are topics mainly on folk festivals & folk songs, Bauls and their songs, marriage songs, music for peace, survival of folk songs, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Dover lane musical mist etc. And second part about mundane thoughts on various themes like, thoughts on Pahela Baishakh, Iqbal\'s Gabriel\'s Wings, his father\'s last dreams etc. The readers acquainted with his musical renderings will be pleasantly surprised by his notes in English for the first time.

Mustafa Zaman Abbasi / ...

Mustafa Zaman Abbasi is a musican, scholar and poet. He is an icon in the field of culture. Author of two dozen books on music, philosophy and travel. Formerly, Director General, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Chairman, National Committee on Music. District Governor, Rotary International, Rotary District 3208. He is Presently Chairman, Dialogue on Cultural Policy, Dhaka, Bangladesh. As a Popular vocal artist and compeer on television and radio, Mr. Abbasi is a widely travelled and lecturing in various circuits of his interests.