The European flute is known as the Silver Flute, and ours is the typical natural bamboo flute.” The Indian way is definitely more melodious with meend, (the sweet curves and filigree works) and more natural.
In reply to a question on what the difference was between the Indian and European flute, Bari Siddiqui explained, “Indian music comes from silence whereas the European, from sound. I was conferred with the BACHASAS award for my music direction in the film 'Sraban Megher Din' for the song 'Shua Chan Pakhi',” said the artiste. Therefore, I grabbed the offer to sing in Humayun Ahmed's film. However, lately I felt that my capabilities were not fully utilised as an accompanist. “A flute piece to a song is like a glittering necklace on a lady complementing and augmenting her innate beauty. Besides playing the flute, he also slowly shifted to music direction and vocal performances.
BARI SIDDIQUI FLUTE PROFESSIONAL
“At one stage I went over to Pune and received professional tutelage under VG Karnaad,” he added.īeing in an environment surrounded by music maestros, Bari, not surprisingly spent his waking hours immersed in music, either listening to the greats or rehearsing his lessons for hours at end.Īfter graduating from Dhaka University, Bari joined BTV in 1985. Barrister Tawfique Newaz, son of Rahman would train me in the different technical aspects of Alaap,” said Bari Siddiqui in a previous interview. “Devendra Muddreshshor, Director of All India Radio, (also the son-in law of Pandit Panna Lal Ghosh), VG Karnaad, Daagar Brothers, Mohiuddin Veenkaar, Ustad Asad Ali Khan Veenkaar, Pandit Sriram Tewari and many other stalwarts would often come to perform and stay as guests of honour in Aminur Rahman's house. His Ustad's house was frequented by the contemporary legends. Following is the story of the mystic folk bard:įor the next six years Bari trained under Rahman. Years ago, the artiste in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star shared many aspects of his life and his own world of music. He has many albums including “Oporadhi Hoileo Ami Tor”, “Dukkho Roilo Mon-e” and “Matir Deho”, “Matir Malikana”, “Bhalobashar Boshotbari”, “Poraner Pakhi”, “Bhadro Masher Purnima”, “Antor Jwala”, “Andhare Khunji Tomaye”, “Chandro Debi”, “Lokhkho Tara”, “Sorola” and “Dukkho Dile Dukkho Pabi” to his credit.
His recorded songs like “Suachan Pakhi Ami Dakitachhi Tumi Ghumaichho Naki”, “Ami Ekta Jinda Laash” and “Maa Go Maa Ji Go Ji” are extremely popular far and wide. Following his Namaz-e-Janaza at Dhaka University's Central Mosque and his workplace Bangladesh Television, he was laid to eternal rest at his birthplace in Netrokona after Asr prayers yesterday.ĭuring his illustrious music career, the folk legend lent his voice to many popular folk songs. Eminent folk singer and flautist Bari Siddiqui passed away around 2am on November 24 at the capital's Square Hospital.
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