Popular Bengali song written by Baul artist Akkas Dewan.

Kar Preme Mojia Roila Re | Hashi Rani

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Ridoye Ridoy Diya | Lovely Deb

A very rare song of Shah Abdul Karim performed by London based folk artist Amir Muhammed in 2013.

Baul Gaan | Shah Abdul Karim

Anusheh Anadil is a Bangladeshi musician, artist, cultural activist, and social entrepreneur. The band 'Bangla' was the first female lead band from Bangladesh that became iconically popular in both Bangladesh and West Bengal (India), for their first album Kingkortobbobimuro (2002). Their rendition of spiritual folk songs, along with their own original songs, became a revolution for bringing the sounds of the village bard into popular culture. They helped popularize the philosophy of Fakir Lalon Shai, as a breath of fresh air, to the urban youth. Bangla's second album Prottutponnomotitto (2005) is a tribute to Fakir Lalon Shai. The album questions religious extremism and corrupt politics by using songs of the insightful mystic. The band 'Bangla' inspired many young musicians from both sides of Bengal to rediscover their roots. (Wikipedia)

Tomar Ghore Boshot Kore Koi Jona | Anusheh Anadil

This track is an early recording from renowned song writer and composer Amir Uddin who is also known as Kari Amir Uddin Ahmed. Although from the Sylhet region of Bangladesh; his tracks have been covered my many mainstream artists of Bangladesh and India.

Kokila | Amir Uddin

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Amay Eto Rate Keno Dak Dili | Alamgir

"Prane Ar Sohena Darun Jala," one of Shah Abdul Karim's iconic folk songs, is celebrated for its heartfelt, introspective lyrics that capture the pain of unrequited or deeply passionate love. The song, like many of Karim’s works, is rich with the mystical and emotional themes that define Baul music—a genre rooted in spiritual devotion and longing. In this song, Karim expresses the torment and inner restlessness of the heart, highlighting the human experience of yearning that is both earthly and spiritual.

Karim, often referred to as the "Baul Samrat" (King of Baul), composed his music to touch upon universal feelings that connect human love with divine longing. His lyrics often use love as a metaphor for a soul’s connection to the divine, resonating with both the pain of separation and the joy of spiritual union. "Prane Ar Sohena Darun Jala" embodies this dual nature, capturing a feeling of personal suffering while also hinting at a greater cosmic connection—a common thread in the Baul philosophy and Karim’s unique take on it.

Shah Abdul Karim's contributions have been pivotal in popularizing Bengali folk music, especially the Baul and Bhatiyali traditions, bringing these local art forms to a global audience. This song, like many of his compositions, has been performed and reinterpreted by modern musicians, keeping his legacy alive and relevant across generations.

Prane Ar Sohena Darun Jala | Fakir Shahabuddin

This is Amir Muhammed's early version of folk legend Shah Abdul Karim's popular song.

Prano Nath Chariya Jaiona | Amir Muhammed (Classic Version)

"Ye Kis Khalish Ne Phir Is Dil Mein" by Faiz Ahmad Faiz is a poignant piece that conveys a deep, unsettling longing in the poet’s heart. In this ghazal, Faiz speaks about a mysterious ache and unfulfilled desire, which seems to resurface despite efforts to forget or suppress it. His words touch on themes of loss, separation, and yearning. Faiz uses powerful metaphors to express the complexity of these emotions, suggesting that this pain, which appears inexplicable, is a part of the human experience, tied to memories of love and personal history that linger even as time passes.

In essence, the poet captures the essence of an inner restlessness—an unhealed scar that subtly speaks to him of something significant that he once had or sought but couldn’t fully attain.

Ye Kis Khalish Ne Phir Is Dil Mein | Faiz Ahmad Faiz

"Har Taraf Har Jagah Beshumar Aadmi" is a contemplative poem by the renowned Urdu poet Nida Fazli, brought to life as a ghazal with a soulful musical composition by Jagjit Singh. The song was beautifully performed by two legendary voices, Jagjit Singh and Lata Mangeshkar. In this piece, Fazli reflects on the overwhelming presence of humanity in every corner, yet paradoxically captures the isolation and disconnection people feel within this crowd. His words highlight the alienation and individual struggles people face despite being surrounded by countless others.

Nida Fazli’s lyrics are deeply introspective, delving into themes of existentialism, solitude, and the search for meaning. The lines explore the complex human condition, pointing out how people may physically exist among others but often live isolated within their own minds, burdened by personal challenges and emotional scars. Fazli’s nuanced phrasing touches on the sense of futility and disconnect that urban life can evoke, questioning the purpose of a life surrounded by “innumerable people” yet feeling deeply alone.

The musical composition by Jagjit Singh enriches Fazli’s words, blending classical ghazal elements with modern touches, creating a melancholic yet serene backdrop that complements the reflective nature of the poem. Jagjit Singh and Lata Mangeshkar’s emotive delivery brings depth to the lyrics, with each note resonating with the sorrow and beauty embedded in Fazli’s verses. This collaboration results in a moving piece that speaks universally to the human experience of searching for connection and purpose amidst a crowd.

Har Taraf Har Jagah Beshumar Aadmi | Nida Fazli

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Ye Kis Khalish Ne Phir Is Dil Mein | Faiz Ahmad Faiz

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