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পুনশ্চ
PUNASHCHA – means Post Script - a name suggested by Shyamali Basu's parents, who are both the inspiration and the driving force behind Shyamali’s many musical endeavours and achievements.
The mission of PUNASHCHA: School of Rabindra Sangeet is to promote the joy & spirit of Tagore's work, especially among the children. Adults take our classes for the love of singing, a way of being in touch with the roots and being culturally active.
About Shyamali Basu
Founder of PUNASHCHA: School of Rabindra Sangeet
Shyamali Basu received her initial training in Indian Classical Music from Sukhendu Goswami and was awarded the Diploma in Classical Music from Sangeet Bharati, Kolkata.
After gaining a Distinction in Rabindra Sangeet from ‘Surangama’, she won the India Govt. scholarship to Visva Bharati University, Shantiniketan. She graduated with a First Class degree, having received training under such illustrious doyens of music as Shailaja Ranjan Majumdar, Shantidev Ghosh, Kanika Banerjee and Nilima Sen.
Shyamali moved to UK in 1982. In 1992 she joined the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan as Head of Bengali Music Department and continued to work in that capacity until 2005. She started the 3-year Bengali Music Diploma Course and a 2-year Post Diploma Course, which continues to run to this day.
Over the years she has produced several of Tagore’s dance dramas and other musical productions, including many performances for charitable purposes. She has won much critical acclaim for her achievements, both as a teacher and performer.
Qualifications
B.A. - Calcutta University, Calcutta, India
B.Muse (First Class, Rabindra Sangeet (Hons) and Hindustani Classical Music from Visva-Bharati University, Shantiniketan, India)
Diploma (Rabindra Sangeet) first class with distinction from "SURANGAMA" Calcutta, India
Diploma (Hindustani Classical Music) from "SANGIT BHARATI" of Calcutta, India
Performances
Artist on Calcutta Radio and Television
May 1992: Concert - Camden Town Hall
Jun 1992: Rabindra Jayanti & Chandalika - The Bhavan
Jul 1992: Concert - Stoke Newington
Apr 1993: Shyama - The Bhavan
Feb 1995: Recording - BBC
Mar 1995: Rabindra Sandhya - The Bhavan
Mar 1997: Concert - Venice
Apr 2016: Concert - Brentford
Apr 2017: Concert - RBBA
May 2017: Recording - ATN Bangla UK
Sep 2017: Tagore Monsoon Moods - The Bhavan
Sep 2018: Shyama & Chitrangada - The Bhavan
Sep 2019: Mayar Khela - The Bhavan
Jul 2020: Virtual Concert with Sangeet Foundation
Charitable Support
At PUNASHCHA: School of Rabindra Sangeet, we’re proud to help support meaningful causes, such as the ones below.
