Bangladesh’s renowned folk and spiritual music legend, lyricist, and flutist Bari Siddiqui would have turned 72 on 15th November. To celebrate this special occasion, an extraordinary event is being planned to honour his musical legacy, featuring tributes, discussions, and a ceremony to recognise his contributions.
The event will take place on 17th November, Monday at 5:00 PM, at the Central Chottakachcha Mela auditorium in the capital, Dhaka. The celebration is being organised by the Bari Siddiqui Memorial Council. The event’s chief guest will be Firoz Haider Khan, Managing Director of Firoz Group, a prominent industrialist. The event will also be inaugurated by Nur Nabi, Director of Guest Group. Special guests will include renowned singer Rabi Chowdhury, Engineer Monir Hossain Khan (Advisor to the Memorial Council), Zahirul Alam, Deputy Managing Director of Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd, and actor D. A. Tayeb.
A talented line-up of vocalists will perform some of Bari Siddiqui’s greatest hits, including Ashraf Uddin, Shafi Mondol, Shahnaz Beli, Rajib, Palash, Munir Baula, and Parvez Khan, among others. Bari Siddiqui’s songs continue to captivate listeners, and his iconic tracks like “Shuwa Chan Pakhi,” “Amar Gaaye Joto Dukhho Soy,” and “Ami Ekta Zinda Lajh” still hold a special place in people’s hearts.
Prince Alamgir, the founder-president of the Bari Siddiqui Memorial Council and a renowned singer, expressed his thoughts, saying: “Bari Siddiqui was not just an artist; he was a singer of the soul. His songs continue to resonate with the human spirit, and they spread the light of spirituality. Our main goal is to share his timeless music with the new generation. We hope this event will be a successful tribute.”
Bari Siddiqui, hailing from Netrokona district, had a deep, soulful connection with his music and flute from a young age. His legacy lives on through his music, which continues to inspire and touch hearts. Though he passed away on 24th November 2017, his songs remain a living, breathing part of Bangladesh’s cultural landscape.
This event will be a unique opportunity to come together, remembering and celebrating the music of Bari Siddiqui, whose work continues to inspire generations.