Janak Jhankar Narzary introduce people working in Bithorai Afat

Janak Jhankar Narzary introduce people working in Bithorai Afat

Music Lwithwma   10:12:00 AM

I was a theater maker during my 7 years of student life in school and college from 1960 to 66. Let me introduce the personalities of my theater team all of them were associated with Bithorai Afat a Bodo students literary and cultural club founded by Prasenjit Brahma, Kamal Kr. Brahma, Jagadish Brahma, Jogen Brahma, Charan Narzary and others. pictures from left top to right: Purnima Basumatary, Fulmati Narzary, Bhanu Brahma, Bharati Brahma, Anu Brahma, Guni Brahma, Pratima Brahma, Janak Jhankar Narzary, Arup Gwra, Ganesh Brahma, Jogen Basumatary Indra Koch, Shachin Basumatary, Hitoraj Brahma, Prasenjit Brahma, Ramnath Narzary, Sarat Narzary, Nilkamal Brahma, Tiken Narzary, Ghanakanta Basumatary, Daneram Basumatary, Hiramba Narzary, Kamal Kr. Brahma, Jogen Brahma,. Most of them have left for their last destiny of life. I left Kokrajhar, my theater land in the mid of 1967 for fine art in Santiniketan, a turning point of my life.

7 Traditional Musical Instruments of Bodo You May not Know

7 Traditional Musical Instruments of Bodo You May not Know

Music Lwithwma   12:39:00 AM

Since the immemorial, the Bodos have been maintaining a very rich musical heritage. Like any other civilized society of the ancient times, the Bodos have been using music as a medium of expressing their joy and sorrows. For the purpose, they made variously musical instruments with various skills from their natural resources which are easily available around them and those are of very fine quality. Some of these traditional instruments are still prevailing in use and some on the verge of extinction. Since ancient times Bodos have been able to niche a glory to their culture through their traditions dance and music. Shown here are some rare musical instruments which are still being used by the Bodo people for their traditional music purpose.

7. Kham or Madal (More than 200 years Old)

 

It is the Bodo musical drum which is big and long in size.

6.Siphung or Flute in English (More than 200 years Old)

It's the long-sized Bodo flute having five holes only.The length of the flute may vary from 25” to 30”.

5. Jotha (More than 200 years Old) 

It is a symbol which is like musical instrument beaten together in pairs.It is equal in size and shape with those used by the musicians of authentic Indian music.

4. Serza (More than 150 years Old) 

It is a kind of violin used by the Bodos and have four strings and traditionally played by a small bow made of bamboo strip.The bow string is made of a small bunch of hairs of a horse’s tail.The Sijou (Euphorbia spledens) log is the best known for making Serza.

 3. Jangirenga (More than 200 years Old)

It's a kind of instrument which is made from Bamboo sticks which produce the different pitch of Sound according to its stick size.

2. Thorkha (More than 100 years Old)

A bamboo clapter which vary from 2`1/2  feet to 3 feet in length.The clapter have two internodes and three nodes - the nodes are  in the upper,middle and lower respectively.The lower nodes save the clapter from being complete split away.

1. Zabkhring or Zapshing (More than 200 years Old)

It is made of wood in half moon style having some round suffocations on its body to adjust the metallic discs coins like by pins.These dies produce harmonious musical sound during the playing.

I Just Want To Be Creative With My Music: Kavita Boro

I Just Want To Be Creative With My Music: Kavita Boro

Music Lwithwma   8:50:00 PM

 

 

This 18-year-old girl voice is so sweet that. She is sure to become your next favourite singer in your playlist. An interesting fact is that she is not trained, singer. Her name is Kavita Boro from Udalguri,Bodoland(Ind) below is a chat with her via Facebook…

From which age did you start singing?

Kavita Boro:  I’ ve always loved singing since I was a little girl.I started recording songs at my cousin’s studio when I was 13-14

Okay! How many songs you have sung so far and which one is your favourite?

Kavita Boro:   So far, ten.My personal favourite is “Stay”

Ten songs that is really super, who wrote those lyrics and why it is your favourite and also did you had any vocal lesson?

Kavita Boro:  Thank You. Initially, my cousin and one of his friends, Adison Basumatary helped me with the Bodo lyrics  and music. When it comes to English songs, I pen down the lyrics on my own and compose them. So far, I’ve written only three English songs.Hiro Nya, a talented friend of my cousin helps us with the music. And no, I’ve not had any vocal training.

So, do you consider it as a God’s gift?

Kavita Boro:  I’ m not sure, I’m just an amateur. Even when people say they like my voice I choose to be humble about it. If it’s a God’s Gift,I’m thankful.The things  are I just  love to sing and that’s it.

Okay! That’s good. You’re a studio singer. Any plan to perform in live shows in near future?

Kavita Boro:  I’d love to go live. For the time being, I just want to hone my skills and learn as much as possible.

  Please tell us more about yourself?

Kavita Boro:  Sure, I’m 18 now. I have two siblings.I like to be creative and so I like to paint,sing, write songs and stuff. I love watching movies.Music is my first love.When I was 5, my cousin first introduced me to Toybox,Vengaboys and Avril Lavigne and since then I’ve been I love with singing.I want to be able to keep on making songs for as much long as I want. I just want to be creative with my music .I have Plan and I’m very, thankful to my cousin, Jwngsar Khungur Narzary to have initiated me into this path.

Thank you so much, Kavita for giving time for the interview. All the best for your future projects.

Kavita: Thank You

Follow her  for more: https://www.reverbnation.com/remixzonejwngsar/song/26210252-ill-try-kavita-boro

 

 Source: TheBodoTribe.Com