Departing from the usual commemorative fare of patriotic or devotional pieces, the concert spotlighted Nazrul’s lesser-explored work in the thumri genre, revealing his artistic range as a composer unafraid to traverse genres and expand musical language. Both celebrated vocalists and promising young talents took the stage, honouring the legacy while pushing it forward.

The 126th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be celebrated across the country today with solemn respect and renewed admiration for the poet whose fearless voice stood against injustice, exploitation, and communalism.