Workshop on Lalon held in Mymensingh

A two-day workshop on Lalon and his spiritual songs held at Mymensingh Zila Shilpakala Academy auditorium concluded on Monday.

Jalal Chetona Parishad ( JCP), an organisation to promote eminent baul and spiritual artiste and composer of Mymensingh region Jalal Uddin Khan organised the workshop.

Baul Shafi Mondol, the country's most high profile baul and Lalon artiste conducted the workshop for free.

Noted baul artistes of Mymensingh region---Sunil Karmaker and Gouranga Adhitya also joined the workshop. 

Some 43 young Lalon and folk artistes of Mymensingh region took part in the event.

The resource persons also talked about the life and philosophy of Lalon Saiji and his songs at the workshop.

They also gave lessons on the traditional musical instruments such as dotara, dhol, khol and flute, used in rendering Lalon Geeti.

Marking the inaugural session, a discussion was held. 

The speakers were of the view that Mymensingh region has produced many celebrated baul and spiritual artistes including Rashid Uddin, Jalal Khan, Umed Ali, Provat, Abed Ali, Sadir Ali, Chand Miah, Idris Ali, Mahtab Uddin Fakir and more.

As the region is enriched with traditional baul, spiritual and folk songs, so the tradition must be contained through the inspiration of the young talents, said the speakers. 

Sources said, marking the 31st death anniversary Jalal Khan, JCP will also organise a 10-day workshop from August 1 on the songs of Jalal Khan, said Sarwar Kamal Robin, a member of JCP. 

Sunil Karmaker and Maruf Hasan Emon will conduct the workshop as resource persons.