Alliance Fran莽aise de Dhaka has recently hosted聽the launching of the book titled Folk Melody of Bangladesh, an anthology of Bangladeshi folk music presented in standard notation, compiled and edited by Iftekhar Anwar.
On Friday, the launch was聽followed by a live musical performance by the Flaming Acoustics Orchestra, which featured聽Iftekhar Anwar on cello, Md Ali Akkas on flute, Md Erfanul Haque on classical guitar, Nahian Kabyo on violin, Prithila Mary Pereira on percussion, Sattyajit Sarkar on violin, and Simon Kierspel on viola.
This event is an addition to the 65th-anniversary festivities of Alliance Fran莽aise de Dhaka, said an AFD press release.
A comprehensive collection of Bangladesh鈥檚 rich folk musical heritage, Iftekhar Anwar, founder and director of the Classical Music Academy in Dhaka, has preserved and standardised these timeless traditional melodies woven into the very culture of Bangladesh in an anthology.
It is believed that the cultural treasures of the nation reach a wider audience through study and performances, garnering an appreciation for the art through an increased accessibility on a global scale.
This book stands to foster a deeper understanding of our cultural heritage though the universal language of music, bridging cultural divides.
A group of individual musicians, many of whom have blossomed under the tutelage of Mr Anwar himself, features:聽Iftekhar Anwar on Cello, Md Ali Akkas on Flute, Md Erfanul Haque on Classical Guitar, Nahian Kabyo on Violin, Prithila Mary Pereira on Percussion, Sattyajit Sarkar on Violin, Simon Kierspel on Viola.
A special note of gratitude is extended to Shah Cement Bangladesh, for their invaluable support in helping Mr. Iftekhar Anwar achieve this ambitious goal.
