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The eldest of ten children, Bhupen Hazarika (as well as his siblings) was exposed to the musical influence of his mother, who exposed him to lullabies and traditional Music of Assam. [11] His father moved to the Bharalumukh region of Guwahati in 1929, [10] in search of better
Sep 7, 2023 · His time at Columbia University exposed him to the Afro-American political tradition, and his bond with the renowned American artist and civil rights activist, Paul Robeson, profoundly influenced his musical journey. Notably, his iconic song “Bistorno Parare” was inspired by Robeson’s “Ol’ Man River.”
Bhupen Hazarika worked tirelessly throughout his life to create a bond of fraternity and dignity between the people of different communities of Assam and the North-East-India. Key words : Bhupen Hazarika, contribution, North-East-India, social harmony
Under Robeson’s influence, Hazarika penned and set to tune the evergreen Assamese song Bistirno Parare (Bistirno Dupare in Bengali and Ganga behti ho kyun in Hindi) that had an echo of...
A Study on Bhupen Hazarika’s Songs and its Impact on Assamese Society 17 Objectives To study how the songs written and composed by Bhupen Hazarika influence Assamese society. To examine their role in informing and educating Assamese people To find out the historical background in which the songs were written and composed.
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Nov 20, 2023 · Dr. Bhupen Hazarika enduring legacy is woven into the cultural and social fabric of India, a testament to his profound influence on music and cinema. Honored with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2012 , his contributions extend far beyond, encompassing a myriad of awards that showcase his extraordinary talent and commitment to societal ...
In New York, Hazarika befriended Paul Robeson, a prominent civil rights activist, who influenced him to compose the famous song Bistirno Parore which is based on the imagery and theme of...
