Celebrating Bharat Ratna Late Dr Bhupen Hazarika (8 Sep 1926-5 Nov 2011)

Nehru Centre London, 5.30, 26th September

September is the birth month of the Bard of the Brahmaputra, popularly known as Sudhakantha and Jajabor (the Wanderer), Dr Bhupen Hazarika. The Nehru Centre, London in association with the Assam Charity Trust is privileged to present an evening on 26th September to celebrate his Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honour bestowed upon him posthumously by the Govt of India earlier this year.

The program presents an eclectic evening showcasing the pathbreaking music of the legend via a performance by renowned violinist Sunita Bhuyan from Mumbai, eminent singer Rabin Goswami from Washington, a recitation of some of his iconic songs by an eminent panel (translated into English by Nasreen Muni Kabir) and a tribute walk of traditional northeastern attires to salute his passion towards uniting the 7 states.

A writer, a humanist, a social thinker, a composer, lyricist and a maestro singer, Dr Hazarika’s work spreads across intense facets of life and society and some of his songs like “Ganga Behti ho kyon” (Oh Ganges, why do you flow), “Manuhe Manuhor Baabe” (People for people) have become anthems across the world in Assamese, Bengali, Hindi & English.

We are excited to present a Beautiful Presentation Pendrive featuring iconic songs of Late Bhupen Hazarika exclusively to attendees – see details here.

Nehru Centre, London
Address: 8 S Audley St, Mayfair, London W1K 1HF

Please register here, if you would like to attend the programme.