Joler Gaan

Joler Gaan (English: Water Music) is an independent folk band from Dhaka, Bangladesh formed in 2006.

Joler Gaan is performing in MIB Spirit, Dhanmondi
Joler Gaan
জলের গান
Background information
OriginDhaka, Bangladesh
GenresFolk, Indie folk
Years active2006–present
Members
  • Rahul Anand
  • ABS Xem
  • Mallik Ayushshairja
  • Rana Sarwar
  • MD Masum
  • Gopi Debnath
  • Dip Roy
  • DH Shuvo
  • Sutradhar Arjun
Past members
  • Al Fahmi Kazi Bashar Kartik
  • Parijat Moumon
  • Sanjay Kumar Saha
  • Md. Shariful Islam
  • Shyamal Karmakar
  • Fazlul Kader Chowdhury Mithu
  • Sheuly Bhattarcharjee
  • Aseer Arman
  • Kanak Aditya
  • Saiful Jarnal
Websitejolergaan.com

Name

The term "Rifat" consists of two Bengali words which reflect ideals of the band. "Jol" means water and "Gaan" means music or song in Bengali. Together they mean "Music of Water".

Style

The lyrics are based on human stories. Few lyrics are collected from various sources. Some songs are especially written. Joler Gaan makes new instruments and sometimes customizes foreign ones. The instruments of Joler Gaan are usually portable, and do not require electric wires and jacks.[1]

Discography
  • Otol Joler Gaan (12 April 2013)
  • Patalpurer Gaan (1 June 2014)
  • Noyon Joler Gaan (27 October 2019)

Members

Current members
  • Rahul Anand – lyricist, composer, vocalist, flutes, clarinet and mandola
  • Mollik Oishorjo - vocalist, harmonium
  • Gopi Devnath – violin
  • Rana sarwar – cajon, percussion, guitar, piano
  • ABS Xem – vocalist, guitar
  • Md Masum – dhol, percussion
  • Dip Roy – double bass, pagli, podma totaban
  • DH Shuvo - sound engineer [2]
Rahul Anand is playing flutes in MIB Spirit.

Past members
  • Kanak Adittya
  • Shyamol Karmaker
  • Saiful Jurnal
  • Aseer Arman
  • Sheuli Bhattacharjee
  • Al Fahmi Kazi Bashar Kartik
  • Parijat Moumon
  • Sanjay Kumar Saha
  • Shariful Islam
  • Fazlul Kader Chowdhury Mithu

Notable performances

In 2006, the band participated in the World Sufi Festival, Glasgow, Scotland. Joler Gaan also performed around Scotland.[3] They played mystical spiritual songs of Old Masters. Joler Gaan performed in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.[4]

Rahul Anand is performing in MIB Spirit Concert

References
  1. "Music and dance shows | the Bangladesh Chronicle". Archived from the original on 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2015-06-30.
  2. "Musicians". jolergaan. Archived from the original on 2016-01-13. Retrieved 2015-06-30.
  3. "About Joler Gaan". jolergaan. Archived from the original on 2016-01-13. Retrieved 2015-06-30.
  4. "Joler Gaan: A Musical Tale". Dhaka Tribune.
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