Bangladeshi Folk Music Convention, New York

Bangladesh Folk Music Convention New York will remember Bangladeshi writer Humayun Ahmed.

Invited participants will discuss about Bangladeshi folk music, history and trend etc. Folk singers will entertain the audience with popular Bangladeshi songs. Samples of drama, film and other cultural showpieces are also part of the event. Stalls with Bangladeshi products will be available for shopping convenience. There is a competition for Bangladeshi children and youth to showcase their talents.

The event is free to attend. All are welcome.

Venue

Queens Palace
37-11, 57 Street, Woodside, NY 11377

Contacts:

Babli Haque, 347-238-6096
M Aminullah, 917-580-1660
Shahnaz Begum, 646-506-5505
Nur Islam Borshon, 347-935-5417
Parvin Banu, 646-624-9484
Haji Abdur Rahman, 917-353-0127
Fahad Solaiman, 347-393-8504
AKM Nurul Haque, 917-916-3133

Tasher Desh by BIPA – Free

Tasher Desh by BIPA – Free drama event for all.

Tasher Desh or the Land of Cards is a dance opera by Rabindranath Tagore. The drama will be presented by students of BIPA (Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts) to celebrate Bangla New Year. The opera is in English. Tasher Desh is satirical look at tyranny and control and celebrates freedom of speech and thoughts – a battle between new ideas and old tradition. This event is part of the Singing Wind: Storytelling from Around the world and supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

Venue:

P.S. 230 Doris L. Cohen School, Auditorium
1 Albemarle Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Contact:

Selima Ashraf, 917-673-1105

Rabindra Jayanti, Atlanta

Rabindra Jayanti, Atlanta will be Jointly organized by Bangladhara and Atlanta Sangeet School. The event is to celebrate 154th birthday of Rabindranath Tagore. New generation of Bangladeshi American will sing at the event. Free for all to attend.

Venue:

Lucky Shoals Park, Atlanta
4651 Britt Road, Norcross, GA 30093

Contacts:

Mahbubur Rahman Bhuiyan, 404-202-6484
Nazrul Islam, 404-372-2099
M H Akmol, 678-481-2529
Vaskor Chand, 678-698-6083
Rezwana Rumu, 404-643-6843
Mustafizur Rahman Milu, 404-414-5697
Selina Moly, 770-287-4196
Shamsul Alam, 678-707-9012

Rabindra-Nazrul Jayantee 2016

Rabindra-Nazrul Jayantee 2016. Bangladhara will organize Rabindra-Nazrul Jayantee 2016 in Lilburn, Georgia. Kaderi Kibria and local Bangladeshi singers living in Atlanta will sing at the event. All are invited to attend the free event.

Venue:

Berkmar High School
405 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047

Contacts:

Mahbubur Rahman Bhuiyan, 404-202-6484
Rumee Kabir, 404-512-8666
Rezowan Ridoy, 404-513-6031
Soikat Prodhan, 404-643-6298
Maruf Bhuiyan, 404-917-3908

Sylhet in Heart

Sylhet in Heart, an cultural program organized by Sylhet Shodor Thana Association of America, Inc. Jamal Uddin Hasan Banna will sing famous folk songs of Bangladesh for the audience at the event. Free and all are welcome.

Venue:

Queens Palace
37-11, 57 Street, Woodside, NY 11377

Contacts:

Dildar Hossain, 917-770-4404
Jabed Ahmed Babu, 917-356-6706
Md. M. Choudhury Shahjahan, 917-862-4917
Md. M. Fhakhor, 917-400-9943
Mohammad Mehmub, 347-967-9838
Abdul Malek Khan Layek, 646-387-9008

Rabindra-Nazrul Joyonti 2016 – Atlanta

Rabindra-Nazrul Joyonti – Atlanta. The work, music and life of Rabindranath Tagore and Nazrul Islam will be celebrated by Bangladeshi community in Atlanta. the event is organized by Bangladhara. The aim of the event is to introduce these two Bangla literary figures with the new generation of Bangladeshi kids as well as enjoy their songs and poetry recitation. Essay contest for new generation: Know the Nobel prize winner poet of Bangla Literature: Rabindranath Tagore (14 – 19 years). Exploring Kazi Nazrul Islam – Revolutionary National Poet of Bangladesh (14 years and younger).

The event is free and open to all.

Venue:

Berkmar High School
405 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047

Contacts:

Mahbub Bhuiyan, 404-202-6484
M. H. Akmol, 678-481-2529
Shamsul Alam, 678-707-9012
Manzurul Rumi Kabir, 404-512-8666
Chandra Shekhor, 404-207-8166
Nazrul Islam, 404-372-2099
Selina Moli, 770-287-4196
Rezwana Rumu, 404-643-6843
Ahmadur Rahman Parvez, 678-469-8901

Come To My Heart – Rabindra Sangeet

Come To My Heart (প্রাণের মাঝে আয়/Praney Maje Aai) is an event of Rabindra Sangeet (songs of Rabindranath Tagore), performerd by Anima Roy for Bangladeshi and South Asian Communities in New York. The event is organized by Mainland BD US, Inc.

Tickets: $15, $20 and VIP (call for tickets reservation and VIP price)

Venue

The Hindu Temple Community Center
143-07 Holly Ave, Flushing, NY 11355

Contacts

Tanvir Shaheen, 917-957-4390
Shirin Rahman Alam, 917-838-0483
Golam Sarowar Harun, 718-414-9743
Tapan Modok, 917-770-0146
G. H. Arju, 646-944-9464

Nachiketa Music for Bangladesh

Music of Nachiketa, “তুমি আসবে বলে …” (Tumi Asbe Bole/Because you will come) presented by Deshi Music & Entertainment for Bangladeshi community in New York. The event is sponsored by Bangladeshi business community.

Ticket: Buy tickets $100 / $40 / $25 from
Bombay Video, 718-725-7332
Kabir Bakery, 718-396-2342
Friends Video, 917-545-3066

Venue:

The Hindu Temple Community Center
143-09 Holly Ave. Flushing, NY 11355

Contacts:

516-263-3569
917-862-1624
718-971-0054
347-772-6385
347-592-9979

Jamaica Bangladesh Mela

Jamaica Bangladesh Mela in New York. Live music by local Bangladeshi singers, Band music, Bangladeshi food, cloths, jewelry, and other attractions. The event is organized and sponsored by Bangladeshi business community including real estate investors, car dealers, restaurants, pharmacy outlets, grocery stores, etc. Stalls will display and sell products as well as provide information about their products.

The event is free and open to all.

Venue:

I.S. 238 Susan B. Anthony School
88-15, 182nd St, Hollis, NY 11423

Contacts:

718-725-1332
718-971-0054
917-292-9478