Farida Parveen
| Farida Parveen | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 31, 1954 |
| Origin | Natore, East Bengal (now Bangladesh) |
| Genres | Lalon, folk |
| Occupations | singer |
| Instruments | instrumental, vocal |
| Years active | 1968–present |
Farida Parveen (born December 31, 1954) is a Bangladeshi folk singer.
Early life and background
Farida Parveen was born in Natore and was brought up in Kushtia. In 1968, she was enlisted with Rajshahi Betar as a Nazrul singer.[1] She started her career with Nazrul Geeti. In 1973, she performed the patriotic song Ei Padma Ei Meghna and the Lalon song Shatyo Bol Shupothey Chol. Her other songs are Tomra Bhulei Gechho Mallikadir Naam, Nindar Kanta Jodi and several Lalon classics. [citation needed] She singas mostly Lalon songs.
Farida also supports the anti-poverty campaign in Bangladesh.[2]
Education
Farida graduated from Kushtia Govt. College under Rajshahi University.[3]
Awards
In 2008, she won the Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize[4] for Best Music in Japan. In 1987, she received Ekushey Padak and in 1993, she was given the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer. [citation needed]
Some popular songs
- Ei Padma Ei Meghna
- Barir Kache Arshi Nogor
- Shatyo Bol Shupothey Chol
- Tomra Bhulei Gechho Mallikader Naam
- Nindar Kata Jodi
- Porga Namaz Jene Shune
Albums
- Khachar Vitor Ochin Pakhi
- Kishoree Bou
- Milon Hobe Koto Dine
- Nindar Kata
- Pap Punner Kotha
- Shomoi Gele Shodhan Hobena
- Tomra Vule Gacho
References
- ↑ Ershad Kamol (2005-07-27). "Lalon singer Farida Parveen is a class apart". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
- ↑ Where we work: Bangladesh. asiapacific.endpoverty2015.org
- ↑ "'অচিনপাখি': ফরিদা পারভীন". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
- ↑ Award Ceremony and Public Forums for 2008 | Fukuoka Prize. Asianmonth.com. Retrieved on 2012-06-24.