Firoza Begum
ফিরোজা বেগম
Born28 July 1930Died9 September 2014Singing years1940s – 2000s
The foremost voice of Nazrul Geeti.
Firoza Begum was a Bangladeshi Bengali singer and the most celebrated exponent of Nazrul Geeti, honoured with Bangladesh's Independence Day Award in 1979.
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Landmark songs
Ore Neel Jamunar Jal
Saregama Bengali
Shukno Patar Nupur Paye
Saregama Bengali · audio
Dur Dwipabasini
Saregama Bengali · audio
Life
She began recording as a girl in Calcutta and was guided early in her career by Kazi Nazrul Islam's circle; she spent many years in Calcutta before returning to Dhaka.
Her recordings set the standard for how Nazrul's songs are sung.
The voice
A rich, pure voice with classical precision.
Honours
Independence Day Award, Bangladesh (1979)
Bengali songs 3
Amay Nahe Go Bhalobaso Mor Gaan
Saregama Bengali · audio
Patha Chalite Jodi
Hindusthan Records
Tumi Ki Ekhon Dekhichho Swapan
Saregama Bengali
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