Yet, when such a venture is executed adroitly, it achieves a delicate balance that gives birth to something truly unique. Shurer Bandhone, held on January 30 at Uttam Mancha, was a testament to such a rare harmony. This element of fusion ensured that poetry and music were never disparate elements; instead, they functioned as two halves of a single, breathing entity. The fusion of Rabindrasangeet with contemporary poetry felt fresh, especially since the modern verses used informal words that contrasted with Tagore’s chaste language. The recitations acted as a bridge, smoothening the transitions between songs that belonged to different parjays of Rabindrasangeet.

Source: The Telegraph February 14, 2026 03:58 UTC