Musical evening at Biswa Sahitya Kendra

A view of the programme

Sayma rendered some of the beautiful movie songs of the golden era of Bangla cinema such as Gaan hoyey eley, Jar chhaya porechhey moner aynatey, Akasher hatey achhey and Eki shonar aloy. The first song of the programme Gaan hoye eley, originally rendered by Ferdousi Rahman, was performed well by Sayma. The selection of her songs was appropriate. The auditorium was filled to its capacity as people have scant opportunity to listen to these melodious songs live. And these all-time hit songs have never lost their appeal.

However, the programme lacked professionalism. The accompanists and the acoustic system failed to do justice to the songs of yesteryears. A continual effort is needed to revive the music of the golden era.