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Folk Music, Migration and Bangladeshi Heritage in the North-West: A Panel Discussion with a Difference

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Dates:18 June 2022
Times:14:00 - 18:00
What is it:Talk
Organiser:School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
How much:Free
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

Price: Free

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