Kangalini Sufia
Kangalini Sufia | |
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Native name | কাঙ্গালিনী সুফিয়া |
Born |
1958/1959 (age 59–60)[1] Ramdia village, Faridpur, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Other names | Sufia Khatun |
Website |
kangalinisufia |
Sufia Khatun (known as Kangalini Sufia; born 1958/59)[1] is a Bangladeshi folk singer.[2] She performed as a playback singer for the films Darodi Shatru, Agun and Raj Shinghashon.[1]
Early life
Sufia was born in greater Faridpur to Khokon Halder and Tulu Halder.[1] At the age of 14/15, she began singing at village functions. Around 1974, she converted to Islam and took on the name Sufia Khatun. Artist Mustafa Monwar christened her "Kangalini Sufia".[3]
Music
Sufia mostly performs with a five-member troupe that includes Baul Jahangir, Baul Mander Fakir, Pushpo (Sufia's sister), Chumki Kangalini (Sufia's granddaughter) and Bilkis Banu.[3] She collaborated with other musicians including Kuddus Boyati, Abdur Rahman Boyati and Anusheh Anadil.[4][5][6]
In October 2016, Sufia released her first CD album titled Ma.[6]
Notable songs
Personal life
Sufia first married Sudhir Halder.[1] Her second husband, Baul Sekom, is a dotara player.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Kangalini Sufia: The voice of the deprived". The Daily Star. 2009-08-11. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ↑ "Khaleda visits Dr Nazrul, ailing Kangalini Sufia". The Daily Star. 2009-04-20. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- 1 2 "Noted folk singer in dire straits". The Daily Star. 2014-09-13. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ↑ "Kangalini Sufia and Kuddus Boyati on "Smile Show"". The Daily Star. 2009-04-11. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- 1 2 "Kangalini Sufia pays tribute to late Boyati Abdur Rahman Boyati". www.dhakatribune.com. Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- 1 2 "First CD album of Kangalini Sufia released". theindependentbd.com. 2016-10-04. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- 1 2 "Saying 'No' to corruption on International Women's Day". The Daily Star. 2008-03-10. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ↑ "Baul 'n Beyond A trance inducing concert". The Daily Star. 2010-02-23. Retrieved 2017-10-30.