Shahnaz Beli's solo Lalon album
Lalon exponent, Dr. Khondokar Reazul Haq unwrapped the cover in the launching ceremony and wished Shahnaz good luck in her endeavours. Eminent singer, composer Azad Rahman, singer Zeenat Rehana, Khondokar Nazrul Islam, Bari Siddiqui were also present on the occasion.
Shahnaz grew up in the village of Kushtia-- the place where the creator of mystical songs Lalon Shah once began his voyage. Shahnaz 's early days were punctuated by the tune of the ektara and dotara (stringed instruments) played by her father. This musical environment had a tremendous impact on her during her childhood. These cultural influences paved the way for the emergence of a new generation of Lalon singers.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. In her newly launched CD Shahnaz sang 10 songs-- mostly with unfamiliar tunes. So, in this respect the CD is a great addition to our music industry.
The songs-- Kothai achherey shei din dorodi shain, Mukhey porrey shodai la ilaha illallah, Cheye dekhnarey mon dibbo nojorey, Ke tomarey e besh bhushon and Adi mokka ei manob dehey-- will definitely win appreciation, though they are not Lalon's popular numbers. After the successful launch of her first folk CD, an improvement in her singing style is noticeable.
Along with these unexplored Lalon songs, she also sang a few popular tunes like Key banailo emon rongmahalkhan, Jao hey shyam rai kunjey, Prem roshik hobo kemoney, Shei Kala Chand nodey eshechey and Dekh na mon Jhakmari.
Almas Ali, the music composer of the CD, seems to have set his sights on attracting the next generation. Probably the director and the producer were influenced by the maxim that music- based songs are more popular than mystical songs.
The positive feature of the CD is that the original flavour of Lalon songs can be maintained with the tunes of ektara and dotara. Overall the CD is well recorded and the songs are well selected. Shahnaz's latest venture should stand her on solid ground in the music firmament.