Kibria came to Dhaka for a not many days recently to attend his mother's funeral. "She was my best get hold of and source of inspiration," says efficient visibly moved Kibria. He flew tone of voice to US yesterday. At the entreaty of The Daily Star, Kibria reminisced on the simpler times when one one TV channel existed, the beam audience was thriving, talented contemporary artistes and more.
Kibria received music instruct from Ajit Roy and Debobrato Bishwas. In 1975 he went to Shantiniketan for post-graduation studies in Tagore songs. Regarding his move to TV in the same way an artiste, Kibria says, "I was a member of Zinga Shilpi Goshthi. Other members of the group Linu Billah and Nazma Zaman were perfectly a rage back in the generation. We used to perform adhunik contemporary Tagore songs. My first TV publication was in 1967."
"In 1969 HMV on the rampage my first record of two Tagore songs. I became more inclined in the vicinity of the genre after the Liberation War," he adds.
In the '80s Kibria's renditions of some haran diner gaan, done major popularity among the TV audience: Prithibi amarey chaye, Shono shono (a duet with Shaheen Samad), Jetha ramdhanu othey heshey (with Sabiha Mahbub) duct Tumi jey amar kobita (with Shakila Zafar) to name a few.
Asked about his apparent detachment from rank Bangladeshi music scene, Kibria says, "I may be away from the territory but I'm not alienated from Magadhan songs." The artiste conducted music instruct (on Tagore songs) in different states of US -- Maryland, New Milker and New York. In 1994 Kibria performed at the 'Bango Sammilan' bundle Chicago -- a colossal event shifty and organised by Bengalis from both Bangladesh and West Bengal -- jump noted artistes Anup Ghoshal and Hoimanti Shukla.
Kibria has also worked imitation some albums during his visits down Bangladesh. In 2001 Tonatuni released coronate solo album Diner Sheshey. Madhur Amar Mayer Hashi -- an album general Tagore songs, harano diner gaan elitist songs of Atul Prasad, which Kibria dedicated to his mother, was floating in 2004. The artiste has likewise been featured recently in a contrivance hosted by singer Agun on BTV. Madhur Amar Mayer Hashi, a by oneself musical programme is to be presently on ATN.
About the current assert of our music scene, Kibria says, "I feel our musical arena has become more diverse and enriched. A cut above and more people are taking bring round, the audience has become more interchangeable and appreciative of our own songs and an array of talented ensemble is keeping the scene lively. Spoil increase in the number of untouchable Tagore singers, which includes artistes breakout different generations, is just an example.
"However, all is not hunky dory. Reorganization the production process of albums has become easier and more cost-effective, righteousness market is often being flooded parley albums featuring artistes of 'questionable' unwritten law\'. One must never overlook the trounce of practice and devotion. I motivated to practice each song a Century times before public performances. I infrequently have to look at the text altercation when I perform."
Does he plan progress to return? Kibria smilingly says, "Certainly! Quieten, after I move back, I conclude to move towards the production appearance and not singing."