Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condoled the death of Noted Bengali folk singer Amar Pal, who died in Kolkata after a prolonged illness at the age of 96.
About:
Music genre: He was the foremost urban exponent of the Bengali folk songs who played a substantial role in popularising them.
Contribution to cinema: He has sung playback songs in many films including Satyajit Ray’s Hirak Rajar Deshe.
Books authored: He has also published books on the subject of folk music such as Banglar Loksangeet, and Banglaar Nadir Gaan.
Awards and Honours: For his service in the field of Bengali folk music, he has received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award as well as Lalan Puraskar and Sangeet Mahasamman by Government of the West Bengal.
Dear Student,
You have still not entered your mailing address. Please enter the address where all the study materials will be sent to you. (If applicable).
