Singer Rebeka Sultana will perform at a musical soiree of Nazrul Sangeet at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in the capital at 6:30pm. Born in a family with rich musical heritage, Rebeka has acquired recognition as a good exponent of Nazrul Sangeet in the country.
The singer commenced her musical training under noted trainers like Badrul Alam, Ramgopal Mohonto and Ustad Ful Mohammad.
She gave her first public voice at youth organization, “Khelaghar” and subsequently acquired popularity on television with her immaculate presentation.
Between 1967 and 1969, Sultana won several awards for her contributions to Nazrul sangeet, classical and patriotic songs in the country, most notably from the Pakistan Arts Council and the Dhaka University.
Sultana has travelled to several countries along with her diplomat husband where she has presented and promoted Bangladeshi culture as the literal cultural ambassador of Bangladesh. Sultana is, at present, the vice president of the Nazrul Parishad.