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Kazi Nazrul Islam playing flute in 1926, Chittagong

Nazrul Geeti (Bengali: নজরুল গীতি) or Nazrul Sangeet (Bengali: নজরুল সঙ্গীত), literally "music of Nazrul", refer to the songs written and composed by Kazi Nazrul Islam, a Bengali poet and national poet of Bangladesh and active revolutionary during the Indian Independence Movement. Nazrul Sangeet/Geeti incorporate revolutionary notions as well as more spiritual, philosophical and romantic themes.^[1] Nazrul wrote and composed nearly 4,000 songs (including gramophone records),^[2] which are widely popular in India and Bangladesh.

Background

Islam showed the symptoms of keen poetic and musical talent at his tender age and started writing songs when he was a member of a Leto group (Folk Musical Group). Following Kazi Bazle Karim, his uncle and a leader of a Leto group, he became expert in composing songs and setting them to tunes. Joining Leto group enhanced his musical career and put a significant impact on shaping his future musical life. At very young age he was excelled in composing songs in different languages, apart from Bengali language. He met Satish Kanjilal, a teacher of Searsol School who had interest in classical music and some mastery over it. Observing Islam's irresistible inclination to music, Mr. Kanjilal imparted him some lessons on classical music. Later Islam widened his knowledge on music when he was serving as a Havilder in Karachi Barrack under Bengal Regiment. He learned a great deal of Persian language, literature and music with the help of a religious teacher from Punjab attached with the regiment.

Nazrul Islam's musical style

Revolutionary Mass music

The Mass music and poems of Kazi Nazrul Islam have been widely used during the Indian Independence Movement and Bangladesh Libaration War. The music is highly motivational and revolutionary in nature with strong and powerful words and captivating tunes. It talks about the extremities of everything. The lyrics of those songs are provoking, as they talk against conservatism and about life on a broader parameter of philosophy and spirituality. The beauty of Islam's Mass music lies in the freedom of its expression, which also drew immense criticism. However, those who understood its philosophy praised the courage and straightforwardness of Islam.

Shyama Sangeet

Islam made valuable and rich contribution to Shyama Sangeet. He was thoroughly familiar with both Islamic and Hindu tradition and culture, and also he deeply cared about the harmony between Muslims and Hindus.

Ghazal

Islam's acquaintance with the tradition of Persian Ghazals, a form of love songs, was very significant in the sense that it paved the base of his successful efforts in composing Bengali Ghazals which he undertook by 1927-28. Bengali Ghazal is, it can be mentioned outright, an innovation by Kazi Nazrul Islam alone. It served as the first mass-level introduction of Islam into the mainstream tradition of Bengali music.

Historical influence

Islam used his music as a major way of disseminating his revolutionary notions, mainly by the use of strong words and powerful, but catchy, tunes. Among the revolutionary songs, Karar Oi Louho Kopat (Prison-doors of Steel) is best known and has been used several movies, especially those made during the pre-independence period of Bangladesh.

Notable songs

Dolan Chapa (name of a faintly fragrant monsoon flower), poems and songs, 1923
Bisher Bashi (The Poison Flute), poems and songs, 1924
Bhangar Gan (The Song of Destruction), songs and poems, 1924 proscribe in 1924
Chhayanat (The Raga of Chhayanat), poems and songs, 1925
Chittanama (On Chittaranjan), poems and songs, 1925
Samyabadi (The Proclaimer of Equality), poems and songs, 1926
Puber Hawa (The Eastern Wind), poems and songs, 1926
Sarbahara (The Proletariat), poems and songs, 1926
Sindhu Hindol (The Undulation of the Sea), poems and songs, 1927
Jinjir (Chain), poems and songs, 1928
Pralaya Shikha (Doomsday Flame), poems and songs, 1930 proscribed in 1930
Shesh Saogat (The Last Offerings), poems and songs, 1958

Notable singers of Nazrul Geeti

Some of the well-known singers of Nazrul Geeti are:^[3]

References

^ "Nazrul: The ever-shining beacon". The Daily Star. 31 August 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
^ Hossain, Quazi Motahar (2000). "Nazrul Islam, the Singer and Writer of Songs". In Mohammad Nurul Huda (ed.). Nazrul: An Evaluation. Dhaka: Nazrul Institute. p. 55. ISBN 984-555-167-X. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |month= and |coauthors= (help)
^ Nazrul Artists, retrieved 26 December 2013

[1] "Nazrul: The ever-shining beacon". The Daily Star. 31 August 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013.

[2] Hossain, Quazi Motahar (2000). "Nazrul Islam, the Singer and Writer of Songs". In Mohammad Nurul Huda (ed.). Nazrul: An Evaluation. Dhaka: Nazrul Institute. p. 55. ISBN 984-555-167-X. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |month= and |coauthors= (help)

[3] Nazrul Artists, retrieved 26 December 2013

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 {{Music of Bangladesh}}
-'''Nazrul Geeti''' ({{lang-bn|নজরুল গীতি}}) or '''Nazrul Sangeet''' ({{lang-bn|নজরুল সঙ্গীত}}), literally "music of Nazrul," refer to the  songs written and composed by [[Kazi Nazrul Islam]],  a Bengali poet and national poet of [[Bangladesh]] and active revolutionary during the [[Indian Independence Movement]]. Nazrul Sangeet/Geeti incorporate revolutionary notions as well as more spiritual, philosophical and romantic themes.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nazrul: The ever-shining beacon |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/beta2/news/nazrul-the-ever-shining-beacon/ |work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]] |date=31 August 2013 |accessdate=26 December 2013 }}</ref> Nazrul wrote and composed nearly 4,000 songs (including gramophone records),<ref>{{cite book |last=Hossain |first=Quazi Motahar |authorlink= Qazi Motahar Hossain |coauthors= |editor=[[Mohammad Nurul Huda]] |others= |title=Nazrul: An Evaluation |origyear=|month= |url= |accessdate= |edition= |series= |volume= |date= |year=2000 |publisher=Nazrul Institute |location=[[Dhaka]] |isbn=984-555-167-X |oclc= |doi= |page=55 |chapter=Nazrul Islam, the Singer and Writer of Songs}}</ref> which are widely popular in [[India]] and [[Bangladesh]].
+'''Nazrul Geeti''' ({{lang-bn|নজরুল গীতি}}) or '''Nazrul Sangeet''' ({{lang-bn|নজরুল সঙ্গীত}}), literally "music of Nazrul", refer to the  songs written and composed by [[Kazi Nazrul Islam]],  a Bengali poet and national poet of [[Bangladesh]] and active revolutionary during the [[Indian Independence Movement]]. Nazrul Sangeet/Geeti incorporate revolutionary notions as well as more spiritual, philosophical and romantic themes.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nazrul: The ever-shining beacon |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/beta2/news/nazrul-the-ever-shining-beacon/ |work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]] |date=31 August 2013 |accessdate=26 December 2013 }}</ref> Nazrul wrote and composed nearly 4,000 songs (including gramophone records),<ref>{{cite book |last=Hossain |first=Quazi Motahar |authorlink= Qazi Motahar Hossain |coauthors= |editor=[[Mohammad Nurul Huda]] |others= |title=Nazrul: An Evaluation |origyear=|month= |url= |accessdate= |edition= |series= |volume= |date= |year=2000 |publisher=Nazrul Institute |location=[[Dhaka]] |isbn=984-555-167-X |oclc= |doi= |page=55 |chapter=Nazrul Islam, the Singer and Writer of Songs}}</ref> which are widely popular in [[India]] and [[Bangladesh]].
-== Background  ==
+==Background ==
-Nazrul showed the symptoms of keen poetic and musical talent at his tender age and started writing songs when he was a member of a Leto group (Folk Musical Group). Following Kazi Bazle Karim, his uncle and a leader of a Leto group, he became expert in composing songs and setting them to tunes. Joining Leto group enhanced his musical career and put a significant impact on shaping his future musical life. At very young age he was excelled in composing songs in different languages, apart from [[Bengali language]]. He met Satish Kanjilal, a teacher of [[Searsol School]] who had interest in classical music and some mastery over it. Observing Nazrul’s irresistible inclination to music, Mr. Kanjilal imparted him some lessons on [[classical music]]. Later Nazrul widened his knowledge on music when he was serving as a Havilder in [[Karachi]] Barrack under [[Bengal Regiment]]. He learned a great deal of [[Persian language]], literature and music with the help of a religious teacher from [[Punjab]] attached with the regiment.
+Islam showed the symptoms of keen poetic and musical talent at his tender age and started writing songs when he was a member of a Leto group (Folk Musical Group). Following Kazi Bazle Karim, his uncle and a leader of a Leto group, he became expert in composing songs and setting them to tunes. Joining Leto group enhanced his musical career and put a significant impact on shaping his future musical life. At very young age he was excelled in composing songs in different languages, apart from [[Bengali language]]. He met Satish Kanjilal, a teacher of [[Searsol School]] who had interest in classical music and some mastery over it. Observing Islam's irresistible inclination to music, Mr. Kanjilal imparted him some lessons on [[classical music]]. Later Islam widened his knowledge on music when he was serving as a Havilder in [[Karachi]] Barrack under [[Bengal Regiment]]. He learned a great deal of [[Persian language]], literature and music with the help of a religious teacher from [[Punjab]] attached with the regiment.
-== Nazrul's musical style==
+==Nazrul Islam's musical style==
+===Revolutionary Mass music===
+The Mass music and poems of Kazi Nazrul Islam have been widely used during the Indian Independence Movement and Bangladesh Libaration War. The music is highly motivational and revolutionary in nature with strong and powerful words and captivating tunes. It talks about the extremities of everything. The lyrics of those songs are provoking, as they talk against conservatism and about life on a broader parameter of philosophy and spirituality. The beauty of Islam's  Mass music lies in the freedom of its expression, which also drew immense criticism. However, those who understood its philosophy praised the courage and straightforwardness of Islam.
+===Shyama Sangeet===
-===Revolutionary Mass music ===
+Islam made valuable and rich contribution to [[Shyama Sangeet]]. He was thoroughly familiar with both Islamic and Hindu tradition and culture, and also he deeply cared about the harmony between [[Muslims]] and [[Hindus]].
-The Mass music and poems of Kazi Nazrul Islam have been widely used during the Indian Independence Movement and Bangladesh Libaration War. The music is highly motivational and revolutionary in nature with strong and powerful words and captivating tunes. It talks about the extremities of everything. The lyrics of those songs are provoking, as they talk against conservatism and about life on a broader parameter of philosophy and spirituality. The beauty of Nazrul’s  Mass music lies in the freedom of its expression, which also drew immense criticism. However, those who understood its philosophy praised the courage and straightforwardness Nazrul.
-=== Shyama Sangeet ===
+===Ghazal===
+Islam's acquaintance with the tradition of Persian [[Ghazal]]s, a form of love songs, was very significant in the sense that it paved the base of his successful efforts in composing Bengali Ghazals which he undertook by 1927-28. Bengali Ghazal is, it can be mentioned outright, an innovation by Kazi Nazrul Islam alone. It served as the first mass-level introduction of Islam into the mainstream tradition of [[Bengali music]].
-Nazrul made valuable and rich contribution to [[Shyama Sangeet]]. He was thoroughly familiar with both Islamic and Hindu tradition and culture, and also he deeply cared about the harmony between [[Muslims]] and [[Hindus]].
-=== Ghazal ===
+==Historical influence==
+Islam used his music as a major way of disseminating his revolutionary notions, mainly by the use of strong words and powerful, but catchy, tunes. Among the revolutionary songs, ''Karar Oi Louho Kopat'' (Prison-doors of Steel) is best known and has been used several movies, especially those made during the [[Bangladesh Liberation War|pre-independence period of Bangladesh]].
-Nazrul’s acquaintance with the tradition of Persian [[Ghazal]]s, a form of love songs, was very significant in the sense that it paved the base of his successful efforts in composing Bengali Ghazals which he undertook by 1927-28. Bengali Ghazal is, it can be mentioned outright, an innovation by Kazi Nazrul Islam alone. It served as the first mass-level introduction of Islam into the mainstream tradition of [[Bengali music]].
+==Notable songs==
-== Historical influence ==
-Kazi Nazrul Islam used his music as a major way of disseminating his revolutionary notions, mainly by the use of strong words and powerful, but catchy, tunes. Among the revolutionary songs, ''Karar Oi Louho Kopat'' (Prison-doors of Steel) is best known and has been used several movies, especially those made during the [[Bangladesh Liberation War|pre-independence period of Bangladesh]].
-== Notable songs==
 *Dolan Chapa (name of a faintly fragrant monsoon flower), poems and songs, 1923
 *Bisher Bashi (The Poison Flute), poems and songs, 1924
@@ Line 35: / Line 34: @@
 *Shesh Saogat (The Last Offerings), poems and songs, 1958
-== Notable singers of ''Nazrul Geeti''==
+==Notable singers of ''Nazrul Geeti''==
 Some of the well-known singers of ''Nazrul Geeti'' are:<ref>{{citation |title=Nazrul Artists |url=http://www.nazrul.org/artists_experts/artists.htm |accessdate=26 December 2013 }}</ref>
-* [[Firoza Begum (singer)|Firoza Begum]]
+*[[Firoza Begum (singer)|Firoza Begum]]
-* [[Ferdausi Rahman]]
+*[[Ferdausi Rahman]]
-* [[Nilufar Yasmin]]
+*[[Nilufar Yasmin]]
-* [[Sadya Afreen Mallick]]
+*[[Sadya Afreen Mallick]]
-* [[Kamal Dasgupta]]
+*[[Kamal Dasgupta]]
-* [[Juthika Roy]]
+*[[Juthika Roy]]
-* [[Kanan Devi]]
+*[[Kanan Devi]]
-* [[S. D. Burman]]
+*[[S. D. Burman]]
-* [[Chittaranjan Das]]
+*[[Chittaranjan Das]]
-* [[Ferdous Ara]]
+*[[Ferdous Ara]]
-* [[Shaheen Samad]]
+*[[Shaheen Samad]]
-== References ==
+==References==
-{{reflist}}
+{{Reflist}}
+{{DEFAULTSORT:Nazrul Geeti}}
 [[Category:Bangladeshi literature]]
 [[Category:Bengali music]]