Interview with Jasimuddin about a song he composed while considering killing himself

Audio file

Date recorded: 1951
Contributor(s): Performer: Mollah, Jasimuddin; Performer: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Lomax, Alan
Subject(s):
Genre: interview/commentary
Culture: Bengali
Instruments: voice
Setting: The Players Theater
Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Physical form: Reel to Reel
Tape number: T3264
Track Number: 13
Archive ID: T3264R13
Note: Translation of previous dance song (T3264.12) and discussion of song Jasimuddin composed when he considering killing himself. The song follows (T3264.14).
Transcript:
Belongs to: London 1951
About the session: A brief recording session with Jasimuddin, renowned Bengali folk poet ("palli kavi"), composer, and progressive activist for socialism and Bengali nationalism. The date and location of this recording are unknown—1951 and England are assumed.
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