Farida Parveen
Farida Parveen | |
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Born | December 31, 1954 |
Origin | Natore, East Bengal (now Bangladesh) |
Genres | Lalon, folk |
Occupation | singer |
Instrument(s) | instrumental, vocal |
Years active | 1968–present |
Farida Parveen (born December 31, 1954) is a Bangladeshi folk singer. She specializes in Lalon song and has helped its popularity in Bangladesh. She has won the Ekushey Padak.
Early life
Farida Parveen was born in Natore and was brought up in Kushtia. Her father was a government Doctor. As a child she used to play a harmonium.[2] In 1968, she was enlisted with Rajshahi Betar as a Nazrul singer.[1] Farida graduated from Kushtia Govt. College under Rajshahi University.[3]
Career
She started her career with Nazrul Geeti. In 1973, she performed the patriotic song Ei Padma Ei Meghna and the Lalon song Shatyo Bol Shupothey Chol. Her other songs are Tomra Bhulei Gechho Mallikadir Naam, Nindar Kanta Jodi and several Lalon classics. [citation needed] She sings mostly Lalon songs and is credited with spreading its popularity in Bangladesh.[4] In 2014 she performed in a sufi festival organized by Bangladesh embassy and the Centre for Fine Arts in Belgium.[5] In 2015 she performed in New Delhi at an program organized by Bangladesh High commission on Pohela Boishakh.[6]
Activism
Farida also supports the anti-poverty campaign in Bangladesh.[7]
Awards
In 2008, she won the Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize[8] for Best Music in Japan. In 1987, she received Ekushey Padak and in 1993, she was given the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer.[9]
Some popular songs
- Ei Padma Ei Meghna
- Barir Kache Arshi Nogor
- Shatyo Bol Shupothey Chol
- Tomra Bhulei Gechho Mallikader Naam
- Nindar Kata Jodi
- Porga Namaz Jene Shune
Albums
- Khachar Vitor Ochin Pakhi
- Kishoree Bou
- Milon Hobe Koto Dine
- Nindar Kata
- Pap Punner Kotha
- Shomoi Gele Shodhan Hobena
- Tomra Vule Gacho
References
- ^ a b Ershad Kamol (2005-07-27). "Lalon singer Farida Parveen is a class apart". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
- ^ Ghosh, Avijit. "Music knows no borders, says Bangladesh singer Farida Parveen". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- ^ "'অচিনপাখি': ফরিদা পারভীন". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
- ^ "Farida Parveen to perform at IGCC". thedailystar.net. The Daily Star. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- ^ "'Sufi Night' in Belgium". thedailystar.net. The Daily Star. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- ^ Bhattacharya, Pallab. "Naboborsho in Delhi". thedailystar.net. The Daily Star. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- ^ Archived 2011-07-26 at the Wayback Machine. asiapacific.endpoverty2015.org
- ^ Award Ceremony and Public Forums for 2008 | Fukuoka Prize. Asianmonth.com. Retrieved on 2012-06-24.
- ^ Showtime Desk. "An evening of Lalon song with Farida Parveen". dhakatribune.com. Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 10 July 2015.