Lalon and Baul songs have been in the Bengali music scene for many centuries. Historically, this type of music was sung by Fakirs/Sufis. The songs are often extremely crude and unrefined. In recent times, contemporary musicians have revived the Bengali musical heritage, and it continues to be sung.
The beauty of Baul is that - like Sufism - the words are mystical. The interpretation comes with the depth of understanding, while the music is simple. Baul transmits shallow vibes as much as it conveys depth through words.
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A lovely song. :)
"Historically, this type of music was sung by Fakirs/Sufis. The songs are often extremely crude and unrefined."
I think this is a positive trait, rather than a negative one. The songs carry a level of raw emotion, and whether the individuals can sing or not (in the mainstream sense), it really little matters. Saying that though, Kala Miah, Hmm....
:-) very true. The term "crude and unrefined" has been said in the context of your comment that it is a 'positive trait'
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