http://www.banglapodcast.com/ Countdown to NABC Banga Sammelan info@banglapodcast.com (Piya and Deb) info@banglapodcast.com (Piya and Deb) en-us Bengali Culture Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 License Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:30:00 -0500 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:30:00 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Countdown to Banga Sammelan Each year, Banga Sammelan comes to you early through a unique podcast beginning on Poila Boisakh. Listen to your favorite stars, know more about the events, participate and win exciting prizes. Catch all the excitement of NABC whenever and however as we begin the countdown to reach the host city. Join us in every episode as we take you through these weeks. Together lets make this year's Banga Sammelan more memorable than ever. info@banglapodcast.com (Piya and Deb) Piya and Deb Piya and Deb no http://www.banglapodcast.com http://www.banglapodcast.com/html/contact_us.html Its here! This Friday, the countdown to Banga Sammelan reaches its grand finale. In this episode, Amar Mukherjee, co-chair Films, and Tapan Sen, co-chair Overseas Artists provide a synopsis of some events. Sandip Ray details the Satyajit Ray exhibition and the Ray short films. Tanvir Mokammel from Bangladesh talks about his award winning films. Indrani Halder shares her solidarity with prabasi bengalis and talks about her two award-winning films. Ranajit Datta, who pioneered the Banga Sammelan movement in New York, and Sunil Gangopadhyay reminisce about the early years. And then Surajit Sengupta, President NABC 2009 takes us to future - next year's San Francisco Conference. But for now, its Toronto! Enjoy the conference. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:30:00 -0500 70019http://www.banglapodcast.com/ info@banglapodcast.com (Piya and Deb) Piya and Deb Films, Indrani Halder, Sandip Ray, Tanvir Mokammel Its here! This Friday, the countdown to Banga Sammelan reaches its grand finale. In this episode, Amar Mukherjee, co-chair Films, and Tapan Sen, co-chair Overseas Artists provide a synopsis of some events. Sandip Ray details the Satyajit Ray exhibition and the Ray short films. Tanvir Mokammel from Bangladesh talks about his award winning films. Indrani Halder shares her solidarity with prabasi bengalis and talks about her two award-winning films. Ranajit Datta, who pioneered the Banga Sammelan movement in New York, and Sunil Gangopadhyay reminisce about the early years. And then Surajit Sengupta, President NABC 2009 takes us to future - next year's San Francisco Conference. But for now, its Toronto! Enjoy the conference. 00:24:41 no india,bengali,song,drama,international,music,bangladesh http://www.banglapodcast.com http://www.banglapodcast.com/html/contact_us.html We are now in the home stretch of preparations for Toronto Banga Sammelan. Kalyan Sen Barat describes the opening day program "In Search of Nature" and Calcutta Choir programs Alibaba, Glimpses of Bengal Folk Dances and the Closing ceremony. Noted Baul singer Prahlad Brahmachari shares his feelings on being invited to Banga Sammelan for the first time. Ila Roy, co-chair Literature, Women's and Senior Issues talks about these seminars. Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay and Suchitra Bhattacharya join in the conversation. Registrants of all ages are excited about the SaReGaMa winner, Aneek Dhar. Aneek talks about his rollercoaster musical journey. Next week in the final pre-conference episode join Indrani Halder as we discuss films and start the final countdown. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:30:00 -0500 70018http://www.banglapodcast.com/ info@banglapodcast.com (Piya and Deb) Piya and Deb Aneek Dhar, Prahlad Brahmachari, Literature Seminars and Kalyan Sen Barat We are now in the home stretch of preparations for Toronto Banga Sammelan. Kalyan Sen Barat describes the opening day program "In Search of Nature" and Calcutta Choir programs Alibaba, Glimpses of Bengal Folk Dances and the Closing ceremony. Noted Baul singer Prahlad Brahmachari shares his feelings on being invited to Banga Sammelan for the first time. Ila Roy, co-chair Literature, Women's and Senior Issues talks about these seminars. Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay and Suchitra Bhattacharya join in the conversation. Registrants of all ages are excited about the SaReGaMa winner, Aneek Dhar. Aneek talks about his rollercoaster musical journey. Next week in the final pre-conference episode join Indrani Halder as we discuss films and start the final countdown. 00:23:29 no india,bengali,song,drama,international,music,bangladesh http://www.banglapodcast.com http://www.banglapodcast.com/html/contact_us.html The preparations continue at a feverish pace for Toronto Banga Sammelan. Local youngsters share their excitement of being a part of the opening and closing ceremonies and other events. Choreographer Sukalyan Bhattacharyya describes the theme and details of the opening ceremony while Meghnad Bhattacharyya introduces us to the drama that PBCA members are performing. Niladri Chaki, co-chair Art Exhibitions, is putting final touches to a unique exhibition featuring his rare collections. Arnab Chakraborty, winner of K for Kishore contest rounds up this episode. Next week we bring to you Aneek Dhar. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:30:00 -0500 70017http://www.banglapodcast.com/ info@banglapodcast.com (Piya and Deb) Piya and Deb Opening Ceremony, Drama and Art Exhibition The preparations continue at a feverish pace for Toronto Banga Sammelan. Local youngsters share their excitement of being a part of the opening and closing ceremonies and other events. Choreographer Sukalyan Bhattacharyya describes the theme and details of the opening ceremony while Meghnad Bhattacharyya introduces us to the drama that PBCA members are performing. Niladri Chaki, co-chair Art Exhibitions, is putting final touches to a unique exhibition featuring his rare collections. Arnab Chakraborty, winner of K for Kishore contest rounds up this episode. Next week we bring to you Aneek Dhar. 00:22:38 no india,bengali,song,drama,international,music,bangladesh http://www.banglapodcast.com http://www.banglapodcast.com/html/contact_us.html The mercury rises across North America, literally as well as figuratively as the excitement of Banga Sammelan draws near. Opening and Closing ceremony co-chair Rubi Mukherjee provides a glimpse of the inauguration program. Shehnai maestro Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan feels honored to be a part of Banga Sammelan for the first time and shares some great stories, including how he came to play the signature tune of Doordarshan. Our North American featured performance is the tribute to Debabrata Biswas. Subhamita rounds up this episode with her songs and interview. Next week we cover drama, opening and closing ceremonies. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:30:00 -0500 70016http://www.banglapodcast.com/ info@banglapodcast.com (Piya and Deb) Piya and Deb Ustad Ali Ahmad and Subhamita The mercury rises across North America, literally as well as figuratively as the excitement of Banga Sammelan draws near. Opening and Closing ceremony co-chair Rubi Mukherjee provides a glimpse of the inauguration program. Shehnai maestro Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan feels honored to be a part of Banga Sammelan for the first time and shares some great stories, including how he came to play the signature tune of Doordarshan. Our North American featured performance is the tribute to Debabrata Biswas. Subhamita rounds up this episode with her songs and interview. Next week we cover drama, opening and closing ceremonies. 00:23:16 no india,bengali,song,drama,international,music,bangladesh http://www.banglapodcast.com http://www.banglapodcast.com/html/contact_us.html In this episode, Kumar Sanu shares with us the essentials that we all prabasis miss - the addas, the phuchkas, the ghugni! In a candid conversation, Sanuda lauds the efforts of Bengalis outside Bengal to preserve the cultural heritage and talks about his favorite songs, Uttam Kumar and Manna Dey. NABC Chairperson Kajal Sarkar provides insights about Cultural Association of Bengal while NABC2008 Asst. Principal Chairperson Rathin Ghose summarizes the programs by North American performers. Registrants from United Kingdom to Illinois and performers from Toronto to New York join in the conversation. Next week our guest is Subhamita. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:30:00 -0500 70015http://www.banglapodcast.com/ info@banglapodcast.com (Piya and Deb) Piya and Deb Kumar Sanu In this episode, Kumar Sanu shares with us the essentials that we all prabasis miss - the addas, the phuchkas, the ghugni! In a candid conversation, Sanuda lauds the efforts of Bengalis outside Bengal to preserve the cultural heritage and talks about his favorite songs, Uttam Kumar and Manna Dey. NABC Chairperson Kajal Sarkar provides insights about Cultural Association of Bengal while NABC2008 Asst. Principal Chairperson Rathin Ghose summarizes the programs by North American performers. Registrants from United Kingdom to Illinois and performers from Toronto to New York join in the conversation. Next week our guest is Subhamita. 00:23:42 no india,bengali,song,drama,international,music,bangladesh http://www.banglapodcast.com http://www.banglapodcast.com/html/contact_us.html It comes down to five weekends before the curtain goes up on the 28th North American Bengali Conference. Performers are getting together with the accompanying musicians in Kolkata for practice sessions. We catch up with two musicians, Partha Banerjee and Sanjay Das to hear their views on Banga Sammelan. Registrants are getting ready as well - some to hear Nachiketa, some to take part in the intellectually stimulating seminar series. We are getting ready for Mir, the popular Kolkata radio and TV anchor. Listen to Mir's impersonation of some famous Bengalis! He will make sure when he is on stage, you'll get a free pass to the laughter club! The give-aways continue, so call and join in the fun. Next week our guest is Kumar Sanu. Mon, 26 May 2008 02:30:00 -0500 70014http://www.banglapodcast.com/ info@banglapodcast.com (Piya and Deb) Piya and Deb Mir, Musicians and Registrants It comes down to five weekends before the curtain goes up on the 28th North American Bengali Conference. Performers are getting together with the accompanying musicians in Kolkata for practice sessions. We catch up with two musicians, Partha Banerjee and Sanjay Das to hear their views on Banga Sammelan. Registrants are getting ready as well - some to hear Nachiketa, some to take part in the intellectually stimulating seminar series. We are getting ready for Mir, the popular Kolkata radio and TV anchor. Listen to Mir's impersonation of some famous Bengalis! He will make sure when he is on stage, you'll get a free pass to the laughter club! The give-aways continue, so call and join in the fun. Next week our guest is Kumar Sanu. 00:22:21 no india,bengali,song,drama,international,music,bangladesh http://www.banglapodcast.com http://www.banglapodcast.com/html/contact_us.html While Bengali organizations around North America celebrate the Rabindra-Nazrul birth anniversaries, Toronto is getting ready to host the Banga Sammelan. In this episode, noted Nazrulgeeti singer from Bangladesh, Ferdous Ara talks about Nazrul's relevance in today's world and expresses her admiration for the Prabasi Bengali's efforts in preserving the Bengali culture. Organizers and registrants discuss about the food options in NABC. Singer Rupankar rounds up this episode, talking about his early days and Rubi Ray! In the next episode we cover films with Aparna Sen. Mon, 12 May 2008 02:30:00 -0500 70013http://www.banglapodcast.com/ info@banglapodcast.com (Piya and Deb) Piya and Deb Ferdous Ara and Rupankar While Bengali organizations around North America celebrate the Rabindra-Nazrul birth anniversaries, Toronto is getting ready to host the Banga Sammelan. In this episode, noted Nazrulgeeti singer from Bangladesh, Ferdous Ara talks about Nazrul's relevance in today's world and expresses her admiration for the Prabasi Bengali's efforts in preserving the Bengali culture. Organizers and registrants discuss about the food options in NABC. Singer Rupankar rounds up this episode, talking about his early days and Rubi Ray! In the next episode we cover films with Aparna Sen. 00:24:03 no india,bengali,song,drama,international,music,bangladesh http://www.banglapodcast.com http://www.banglapodcast.com/html/contact_us.html The Countdown continues with less than 10 weeks to go. In this episode, filmmaker Sandip Ray provides a brief synopsis of the Satyajit Ray event that will take place as part of NABC film session with Ray exhibits and short films. Youth program co-chairs Sasha and Mayukh detail the exciting events that they are putting together to make it a conference within the conference. Preparations are in full swing for their celebration of Bengali culture through the opera style Balmiki Pratibha - entirely put together by the second generation. Popular Bangla Band Bhoomi share their excitement of performing in Toronto. Surojit - lead member of Bhoomi updates us about their preparation and takes us back to their early days. Registrants voice their comments about NABC to round up this episode. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:30:00 -0500 70012http://www.banglapodcast.com/ info@banglapodcast.com (Piya and Deb) Piya and Deb Bhoomi Special The Countdown continues with less than 10 weeks to go. In this episode, filmmaker Sandip Ray provides a brief synopsis of the Satyajit Ray event that will take place as part of NABC film session with Ray exhibits and short films. Youth program co-chairs Sasha and Mayukh detail the exciting events that they are putting together to make it a conference within the conference. Preparations are in full swing for their celebration of Bengali culture through the opera style Balmiki Pratibha - entirely put together by the second generation. Popular Bangla Band Bhoomi share their excitement of performing in Toronto. Surojit - lead member of Bhoomi updates us about their preparation and takes us back to their early days. Registrants voice their comments about NABC to round up this episode. 00:21:12 no india,bengali,song,drama,international,music,bangladesh http://www.banglapodcast.com http://www.banglapodcast.com/html/contact_us.html The Countdown for Toronto begins today with this special Poila Boisakh episode. On behalf of the organizers, Chairpersons Jaidev Sarkar and Bejoy Das extend you a warm welcome and seek your support. The stars are with you from today itself - listen to Poila Boisakh gretings from Aparna Sen, Subhamita, Mir, Kumar Shanu and Indrani Sen. Every episode will feature an interview and this episode's guest is Indrani Sen. In the next episode we get to talk to Bangla band Bhoomi. Listen to this series of podcasts, participate and win exciting gifts like last year. Wish you a very happy Bengali New Year! Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:30:00 -0500 70011http://www.banglapodcast.com/ info@banglapodcast.com (Piya and Deb) Piya and Deb Poila Boisakh Special The Countdown for Toronto begins today with this special Poila Boisakh episode. On behalf of the organizers, Chairpersons Jaidev Sarkar and Bejoy Das extend you a warm welcome and seek your support. The stars are with you from today itself - listen to Poila Boisakh gretings from Aparna Sen, Subhamita, Mir, Kumar Shanu and Indrani Sen. Every episode will feature an interview and this episode's guest is Indrani Sen. In the next episode we get to talk to Bangla band Bhoomi. Listen to this series of podcasts, participate and win exciting gifts like last year. Wish you a very happy Bengali New Year! 00:19:50 no india,bengali,song,drama,international,music,bangladesh http://www.banglapodcast.com http://www.banglapodcast.com/html/contact_us.html The Toronto Banga Sammelan Podcast begins regularly from Bengali New Year day April 14. Listen to a preview episode. Get in the mood of Banga Sammelan - the greatest annual adda of Bengalis in North America. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:30:00 -0500 70010http://www.banglapodcast.com/ info@banglapodcast.com (Piya and Deb) Piya and Deb Toronto Banga Sammelan Podcast Preview The Toronto Banga Sammelan Podcast begins regularly from Bengali New Year day April 15. Listen to a preview episode. Get in the mood of Banga Sammelan - the greatest annual adda of Bengalis in North America. 00:02:43 no india,bengali,song,drama,international,music,bangladesh http://www.banglapodcast.com http://www.banglapodcast.com/html/contact_us.html A month ago, Detroit was brimming with excitement! The final moments before Banga Sammelan. And then in a flash, it was over, leaving behind some wonderful memories. Our final episode in this series relives those memories - Ustad Amjad Ali and his sons, Chandrabindoo, Bikram Ghosh and Rhythmscape, Shreya Ghoshal, Babul Supriyo, Rezwana Chaudhuri, Nandikar - the list goes on. And then there were the film sessions, where the audience chatted with the stars - Rituparno Ghosh, Prasenjit, Sandhya Ray, Biplab Chatterjee, Sudeshna Roy, Jisshu and Sreelekha - excellently moderated by journalist Gautam Bhattacharya. Hear the program snippets, listen to Rituparno, Prasenjit and Jisshu's reaction. And hear how the attendee's enjoyed the weekend. As the Detroit event came to close, the spotlight is on Toronto. Listen to what the next hosts have to say. And don't forget to check out the images and the videos from Cobo! Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:00:00 -0500 70009http://www.banglapodcast.com/ info@banglapodcast.com (Piya and Deb) Piya and Deb Rituparno and Prasenjit in the Wrap-up episode A month ago, Detroit was brimming with excitement! The final moments before Banga Sammelan. And then in a flash, it was over, leaving behind some wonderful memories. Our final episode in this series relives those memories - Ustad Amjad Ali and his sons, Chandrabindoo, Bikram Ghosh and Rhythmscape, Shreya Ghoshal, Babul Supriyo, Rezwana Chaudhuri, Nandikar - the list goes on. And then there were the film sessions, where the audience chatted with the stars - Rituparno Ghosh, Prasenjit, Sandhya Ray, Biplab Chatterjee, Sudeshna Roy, Jisshu and Sreelekha - excellently moderated by journalist Gautam Bhattacharya. Hear the program snippets, listen to Rituparno, Prasenjit and Jisshu's reaction. And hear how the attendee's enjoyed the weekend. As the Detroit event came to close, the spotlight is on Toronto. Listen to what the next hosts have to say. And don't forget to check out the images and the videos from Cobo! 00:27:57 no india,bengali,song,drama,international,music,bangladesh