Folk Music, Migration and Bangladeshi Heritage in the North-West: A Panel Discussion with a Difference
| Dates: | 18 June 2022 |
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| Times: | 14:00 - 18:00 |
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| What is it: | Talk |
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| Organiser: | School of Arts, Languages and Cultures |
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| How much: | Free |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, Adults, Current University students, General public |
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Learn about the rich heritage of Bengali folk music and efforts to preserve it in the North-West in this interdisciplinary panel discussion on Bangladeshi migration to the region and the importance of music in migrant lives. Join us for a thought-provoking afternoon of songs, memories and discussion with performers, cultural organisations, community elders and academics. The event also includes the screening of a short film called Our Songs.
Speakers:
Professor Anindita Ghosh (University of Manchester)
Dr Priyanka Basu (Kings College, London)
Budhaditya Bhattacharya (University of Durham)
Dr Masih ul-Alam (Krishnochura)
Val Harding (Swadhinata Trust)
Abdul Wahab Nashir (Greater Manchester Bangladeshi Association)
Doors: 1.30 pm Start: 2pm
Funded by Faculty of Humanities
Organiser: Professor Anindita Ghosh, History, School of Arts Languages and Cultures
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Dalton Room
Core Technology Facility
Manchester
