Reenat Fauzia
| Reenat Fauzia | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1967 (age 48–49) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | Masters in Home Economics |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Children | Tahsin Khan |
| Parent(s) | Mobarak Hossain Khan, Fauzia Yasmin |
| Relatives | Tareef Hayat Khan, Tanim Hayat Khan |
| Website |
reenatfauzia |
Reenat Fauzia is a sitarist from Bangladesh.
Early life and family
Reenat Fauzia was born in 1967. She is the daughter of Mobarak Hossain Khan, a former Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (National Academy of Fine and Performing Arts) and the Chairman of the Trustee Board of Nazrul Institute,[1] and Fauzia Khan, a vocal artiste in Bangladesh. She is the granddaughter of Ustaad Ayet Ali Khan.[2]
Training
Reenat started her training in music lessons from her cousin Ustaad Shahadat Hossain Khan, a sarode player of Bangladesh. Later, she received her Guru-Shishya-Parampara music training from her cousin Ustaad Khurshid Khan, a sitar preceptor. She completed a five-year certificate course on sitar from Chhayanat, a music institute of Bangladesh. Later she joined the faculty of the same institute as a teacher. After taking lessons on sitar for twelve years, she joined participating in programs of Bangladesh Television and Bangladesh Betar (Radio Bangladesh). She also makes appearances on stage for performing solo recital on sitar [3] November 24, 2013[4] During her visit to the US, UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Philippines, and Hong Kong,[5][6][7][8] she performed recitals on Sitar.[9][10][11][12]
Awards
Reenat Fauzia received 'Ananya Shirsho Dosh' award (অনন্যা শীর্ষ দশ) in 2009.[13]
Discography
- A Touch of Love[14]
- Tribute to Grandfather Ustad Ayet Ali Khan
- Haramanik
In the first one, music was composed and directed by her uncle Sheikh Sadi Khan, while in the second one there are also recitals of her mentor Ustad Khurshid Khan, and her grandfather Ustad Ayet Ali Khan. Haramanik, with Mridulkanti Chakrobarty, was published by Laser Vision Limited.
References
- ↑ "Mobarak Hossain Khan".
- ↑ "Reenat Fauzia".
- ↑ "Interview of Reenat Fauzia in The Daily Star".
- ↑ "Interview of Reenta Fauzia in 'Jugantor'". November 28, 2013
- ↑ "Concert of Guitar, Sitar, and Tabla".
- ↑ "Sitar Concert by Reenat Fauzia in HK" (PDF). January 29, 2008
- ↑ "Interview of Reenat Fauzia in RTHK, HK Radio" (PDF). January 31, 2008
- ↑ "Sitar Concert by REENAT FAUZIA".
- ↑ "Cultural Visits" (PDF). page 5
- ↑ "A fusion of Western Jazz and Eastern Classical Music" (PDF). ICTM National Committee Report, Bangladesh Chapter, 2006. page 24
- ↑ "Celebrating Bengali New Year" (PDF). ICTM National Committee Report, Bangladesh Chapter, 2003. page 32
- ↑ "Bajo ebong Bajao". Eid Special 2009, NTV (Bangladesh)
- ↑ "অনন্যা শীর্ষ দশ ২০০৯". দৈনিক জনকন্ঠ, April 5, 2010
- ↑ "A Touch of Love (Sound Recording)".
External links
- Creating passion through the Sitar The Daily Star, March 22, 2004
- Reenat Fauzia performing in 'Bengal Classical Music Fest, 2013'