5th Nov, 2011 will go down on the pages of Indian Music and Art as one of the darkest. Dadasaheb Phalke recipient Dr. Bhupen Hazarika breathed his last on this day in Mumbai leaving millions of his admirers across the globe mourning. Dr Hazarika’s demise is certain to leave a void in the world music scene as his contribution is irreplaceable. Born and raised in...
Joi Barua Not until recently could I imagine Assamese music to be infused with rock. Today, I can and kudos to Joi Barua for this feat. Joi Barua, born in Digboi, Assam and raised primarily in Jorhat, later on moved to Shillong and Guwahati to pursue his education. Being born in a family inspired by music, Joi too soon realized that music was his calling. What began...
If one is to reckon an artiste who has single handedly resurrected and revived Assamese music in today’s day and age, the name that quite effortlessly comes to our minds is Zubeen Garg. Zubeen needs no introduction. He has been and will remain inarguably one of the most loved artistes of Assam. Born in Jorhat to Mr. Mohini Mohan Borthakur, a famous lyricist, poet and magistrate and late Mrs. Ily...
