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Nazrul Geeti

Nazrul Geeti is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Bengal. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Nazrul Geeti

Nazrul Geeti is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Bengal.

From Wikipedia

Nazrul Geeti (Bengali: নজরুল গীতি; lit. 'music of Nazrul') also known as Nazrul Sangeet (Bengali: নজরুল সঙ্গীত), refers to the songs written and composed by Kazi Nazrul Islam, who is the national poet of Bangladesh. Nazrul Geeti incorporate revolutionary notions as well as spiritual, philosophical and romantic themes. Nazrul wrote and composed nearly 4,000 songs (including gramophone records), which are widely popular in Bangladesh and India. Some of the most notable Nazrul Sangeet include Notuner Gaan, the national marching song of Bangladesh and O Mon Romzaner Oi Rozar Sheshe, a Bengali Islamic song on the festival of the Bengali celebration of Chand Raat and Eid-ul-Fitr.

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Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Nazrul Geeti.

  • ↑ music of Bengal

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What is Nazrul Geeti?

Nazrul Geeti is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Bengal.

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