Sounak Gupta, Assistant Editor, LnC, is a passionate collector and archivist of Indian Music on Gramophone Records, often eager to share treasures from his collections with enthusiasts and researchers on various platforms. As a self-directed researcher on music, he specializes in the History of Bengali Music, and Bengali Music on Gramophone Records. His writings on music, and the lives, and works of musicians have appeared in several magazines and news dailies, both in India and overseas. His literary pursuits have also yielded contributions to notable volumes including Blue Pencil’s The Unforgettable Music of Hemant Kumar, written by Manek Premchand – co-authoring Antara Nanda Mondal on a chapter on Hemant Kumar’s Bengali music, and Deys Publishing’s Prithibi Amare Chay, among others. Beyond his musical interests, Sounak devotes himself to reading and reflecting on Literature and Education, while continually seeking new avenues of exploration through brainstorming. Amidst a diverse range of academic pursuits and experiences, his interests continue to evolve, informed by the confluence of music, literature, and history.

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A Timeless Symphony of Love and Longing: Agamani and Bijoya Songs of Sachin Dev Burman

Age-old melodies of Agamani and Bijoya evoke the bittersweet essence of love and loss. Sounak Gupta delves into Agamani and Bijoya songs by Sachin Dev Burman.

A Poetic Elegy: ‘Rabihara’ — Kazi Nazrul’s Ode to Tagore

When Rabindranath Tagore passed away, Kazi Nazrul Islam wrote a poem ‘Rabihara’ (The Loss of Rabindranath), a heart-wrenching ode echoing the anguish of a nation.

Rabindranath Tagore and India’s First Electrical Recording

The story behind Rabindranath Tagore’s historic recording of two recitation titles with a translation of ‘1400 Saal’.

To Nothingness?

A wistful poem about oblivion and nothingness that awaits every soul.

Sound Recording In India: Rabindranath, Rabindrasangeet (1904-1941)

Rabindranath Tagore’s association with the recording industry began in 1904. An exploration of the sound recordings of Tagore and Rabindra Sangeet by Sounak Gupta.

Eternal Wait: The Story Of The Dark Girl By The Meghna (Geeta Dutt)

Geeta Dutt’s matchless melodies in her native Bangla have never ceased to move listeners. Sounak Gupta lyrically traces the rise of the skylark from the banks of the Meghna,

The Music of Silence: Kanika Bandyopadhyay

On Rabindra Jayanti today, Learning and Creativity brings you a glimpse into how Tagore and his creations impacted the life of Kanika Bandyopadhyay, a singer par excellence.

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