A melodious evening of “Nazrul Geeti” will be presented by the most popular and sacrosanct advocate Yasmin Mushtari tonight at 6:30pm in the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre. In a one-to-one with the artist, she shares her future aspirations and current situation with Dhaka Tribune:
Which songs will you perform today?
Well, I want to start with remembering Ustad Mehedi Hasan. Yesterday was his first death anniversary. I consider myself lucky that I had the opportunity to study under his wing.
This is not a chance every artist is blessed with. So, in his memory, I will perform one of his popular gazal, “Ranjishi Sahi.”
“Ami Shondha Godhuly Logone ke,” “Porodeshye Megh Jao Re Phire,” and some songs from Baul and folk music is a must in my list. Following that, I will perform requests from my audience. Performing for an audience is all about passion for singing and entertaining music lovers.
Tell us about your new album:
Last year, I have released my latest album and was pleased that it was well received by my fans. Like always, I have tried to give my best in the album. The task is not too difficult for me, as I love singing. I am thinking of releasing my next album featuring “Nazrul Geeti” very soon. Basically I am working on two albums.
It takes a lot of time and generous effort to come up with an album that is worth releasing to the public and I am a perfectionist to say the least. So, another album I am working on is a tribute my “Guru” Ustad Mehedi Hasan featuring his gazals.
Born in a family with rich cultural heritage, Yasmin Mushtari grew up in an atmosphere of literature, poetry and music. Her father Talim Hussain, was an eminent poet and journalist and a founder of the Bangladesh Nazrul Academy and her mother Mafruha Chowdhury, was a journalist and short story writer.
Yasmin Mushtari’s formal training in music started at the early age of six in the Nazrul Academy where she was awarded a gold medal. She has been performing for the Bangladesh Radio and Television since the age of twelve.
Source: Dhaka Tribune