Khanchar Bhitar Achin Pakhi | Folk Songs Of Bengal | Sampa Biswas | Lalan Fakir
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Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi | Sampa Biswas | Bengali Folk Song of Lalan fakir
Lalan Fakir was an 18th century bard who was one of the pioneers in establishing Baul culture in Bengal. Born in Kushthia in 1772 Lalan was a writer, composer and singer as well of some of the best baul songs.
“Khanchar Bhitor Achin Pakhi” (Caged Unknown Bird), is a philosophical song which speaks about the releation between body & the soul.
In the year 1986 Hindusthan Records released this unique number written & composed by Lalan, which was rendered by the famous folk singer Amar Pal. Again after 34 years the same numbers has been recorded in the voice of Shampa Biswas
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