Baishakher Puthi, an audio album on Puthi Paat by artiste Kabbo Kamrul released this Pahela Baishakh. Produced by Puthiyal (a group of Puthi artiste), the album consist of Puthis composed with the use of folk musical instruments. The Puthi songs include Baishakher Puthi, Lungi, Ati Bhaiyer Kotha and Shopno. Puthi Paat (puthi recitation) was used as a medium for education and constructive entertainment during a period when the variety of entertainment mediums at hand nowadays were unavailable. A modern day Puthi artiste, Kabbo Kamrul has embarked on a journey to resurrect this traditional entertainment form and once again popularise the folk-art among the people of the country. His Puthis addresses simple realities and various issues of life and his talent is his way of expressing his feelings and emotions about certain issues.
In a conversation with the Dhaka Tribune, the musician said: “At one time, Puthi was a popular medium and important part of the Bangalee culture. With the rhythm of Puthi, artistes use to tell stories and incidents while others would listen. A medium for education and entertainment, rural Bangla amusements included listening to Puthis. Now, in the modern era, Puthi, a rich culture of Bangladesh is about to disappear. Through my passion and dedication for this lost art, I want to revive my roots.”
This is his second album. The artiste debut album Kabbo Kamruler Puthi was released in 2010.
The album is available at www.rokomari.com.