Bengali Folk Songs

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Program Type:

Music, Performances

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description

Event Details

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for an evening of vibrant Bengali folk music with Chicago-based ensemble Ochin Pakhi. They will perform songs and dances from India and Bangladesh, including fresh, original arrangements of traditional Bengali songs, drawing from a range of styles like Baul, Fakiri, Bhatiyali, Jhumur, Murshidi, Bangla Qawwali, Nazrulgeeti, and Rabindrasangeet.