Entertainment Report :
The Dhaka International Folk Fest 2018 was wrapped up on a high note on Saturday night. The third and final night of the festival was attracted by Las Migas, a unique, all-female, Spanish ensemble that creates a fascinating blend of Flamenco and Mediterranean styles, combining classic and contemporary rhythms and melodies that range from powerful to passionate to playful.
The four women of Las Migas came from four different cities that span not only the geography of Spain but also its cultural diversity – Barcelona, Sevilla, Cordoba and Lerida. The two Andalusians are the guitarists: Marta Robles and Alicia Grillo.
The two Catalans are Alba Carmona on vocals and Roser Loscos on violin. They all came to the group with one common passion: Flamenco. You can hear it in the rhythms of the guitarists, the dancing violin lines, and the raw power of the vocals.
The evening, however, began with Bangladeshi band Nakshikatha performing songs of mystic bards, followed by an authentic display of folk music by Baul Kabir Shah, who delivered an excellent performance getting the audience on their feet.
Bangladeshi Arnob & Friends led by popular singer-musician Shayan Chowdhury Arnob performed some fan favorites, including Aamar haar kala korlam rey, Lal paharir deshe ja, among others.
Pakistani classical singer Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan, who belongs to the Patiala Gharana, took the stage as the ultimate performer. He has so far earned acclaims for his popular scores namely Aankhon Ke Saagar, Khamaj, Aankhiyan, Mitwa, Phir Wohi Raastey and Allah Megh Dey. As the curtains came down on the Dhaka International Folk Fest 2018 last night leaving music lovers spellbound with the echoes of action-packed musical performances, the wait began again for next year’s iteration of the festival.
