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'The Indian way is definitely more melodious with miir, (the sweet curves and filigree works) and more natural. What is the difference between the Indian and European flute? 'Indian music comes from silence whereas the European, from sound,' says Bari. My next folk album titled вЂњLokhkho TaraвЂќ was released on Pahela Boishak the following year, ' points out Bari. I was awarded the BACHASAS award for my music direction in вЂњSraban Megher DinвЂќ for the song вЂњShowa Chan PakhiвЂќ. Therefore, I grabbed the offer to sing in Humayun Ahmed's film. 'However, lately I felt that my capabilities were not fully utilised as an accompanist. 'A flute piece to a song is like a glittering necklace on a lady complementing and augmenting the inert beauty. Besides playing the flute, he slowly also shifted to music direction and vocal performances.

#Bari siddiqui news professional

'At one stage I went over to Pune and got professional tutelage under VG Karnaad,' asserts Bari.Д«eing in an environment surrounded by musical maestros, Bari, not surprisingly spent his waking hours immersed in music, either listening to the greats or rehearsing his lessons for hours at end.ДЄfter graduating from Dhaka University, Bari joined the BTV in 1985/86. Barrister Tawfique Newaz, son of Rahman would train me in the different technical aspects of Alaap,' went on Bari. '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.ДЇor 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.Д«ari 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.Д«ari'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. 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 вЂњBrindaboni SarangвЂќ 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.Дo bring your flute along when you come next time,' I requested Abdul Bari Siddiqui.Д«ari in spite of his busy schedule kept his word.