Monthly musical soiree by Srijon

Farzana Mili sings at the programme. PHOTO: STAR

A solo sitar performance by Manik Khondokar was directed by Syed Meher Hossain. Talented young artist Nirjhar Chowdhury rendered two Tagore songs -- Chokhey amar trishna and Shokhi bhabona kaharey boley. Two Nazrul songs Nishi Nijhum ghum nahi ashey and Boshiya bijon-e keno eka -- were sung by Suman Majumdar. Upcoming artists -- Shikha Rouf, Masud Ahmed, Farzana Mili, M A Hye Shahanur, Mahfuza Rumi and M Rafiqul Hassan Selim -- rendered songs of yesteryears originally recorded by eminent singers including Runa Laila, Mahmudunnabi, Baseer Ahmed, Talat Mahmud, Arati Mukhopadhyaya and Protima Bandyopadhyaya.

The event wrapped up with two folk songs-- Pora moner dukkho and Shujon bondhure -- performed by Halima Parveen.