Live performance of traditional and contemporary Baul songs celebrating Bengali/Sylheti heritage and culture through music and storytelling.
গানের সিলেট, প্রাণের সিলেট - Songs of Sylhet, Beloved Sylhet
Experience an evening of soul-stirring Bangladeshi folk music rooted in the Baul tradition set in the leafy Cross Rail Rooftop Gardens. Featuring Mahiran Nessa Jannat, Md Humaun Kabir, Rowshanara Moni and Baul Abdul Shohid. There will be English narration/summation of each song by bilingual poet T Ahmed M Kaysher.
This live event celebrates the rich heritage of Baul music from Lalon to Shah Abdul Karim. The concert will feature both traditional melodies and original compositions.
This event honours the Bengali folk tradition. Audiences will be taken on a musical journey that reflects spiritual expression and cultural identity. The evening will connect generations through music, storytelling, and poetic lyricism.
Maharin Nessa Jannat is a London-based Lalon singer from Kushtia. She plays the harmonium and khomok, bringing authenticity to her performances, rooted in heritage. A folk artist, her voice carries the soil of her roots. Through simple, evocative melodies, she shares stories of life, love, longing, and truth, passed from heart to heart.
Md Humaun Kabir is a London-based Lalon singer from Kushtia, Bangladesh—the birthplace of mystic saint Lalon Shah. Inspired from childhood by Lalon’s philosophy, he performs soulful Bhaba music, blending tradition with a contemporary sensibility. Accompanying himself on ektara or khomok. Through his music, he seeks to connect deeply with audiences and share timeless messages of unity, love, and humanity.
Baul Shohid - One of the UK’s leading Baul singers, Baul Shohid brings the vibrant spirit of Sylhet to stages across the country. A regular performer at Melas nationwide, he honours the timeless music and philosophy of legends such as Shah Abdul Karim, Radha Raman Dutta, Hason Raja and Durbin Shah.
Piyas Barua is a highly regarded professional Tabla player and music director based in London. Known for his flair, versatility, and reliability, he is a trusted accompanist and a favourite among vocalists. Piyash has performed at numerous major melas and festivals across the UK.
With Milon Biswas on guitar and Sadakat Aman Kham on Harmonium
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Part of South Asian Heritage Month