Sakshi Roy is trained in both music and dance
Coach Bihar (now Cooch Behar) State, once a major power in 16Wan The century, gradually lost its autonomy under British rule and later merged with India in 1949, which was a district in West Bengal despite its protests. A historically tribal society, people, were rearfined as Scheduled Castes. As a result, he tolerated both caste discrimination and cultural elimination. The influx of Bengali migrants and the spread of Hinduism made their identity further complicated, which created a generation -based crisis. Nevertheless, efforts to preserve their heritage continued- especially through art and music.
An emerging stars of the coach Rajbongshi community, 20 -year -old Sakshi Roy, from Alipurduar in West Bengal, are firm to preserve their tribal heritage through music. A college student, she has already made waves in the folk music scene. The cultural erosion of tribals in North Bengal enhances its passion to preserve and share the rich traditions of its community.
While teenagers were often suffering from pop culture and current trends, Sakshi focused on her dream of becoming a folk artist. He dedicated his time to Dotara (a traditional string instrument) and folk songs. Whenever she could, she read about the history of her tribe. Sakshi’s mother used to urge for being trained in music and dance. Sakshi spent most of her childhood in Hasimara, and started learning Rabindra Nriti and folk dance forms. He also started singing in the third grade and performed on stage. The presence of her platform is incredible, and her popularity appears in awards on performance in her living room.
Witness has been performing since childhood
Sakshi first attracted attention to her singing on social media, which boosted her confidence to perform in front of the audience. His video captured the interest of local music musicians and showed the organizers, leading to a demonstration in Assam. Kamatapur Autonomous Council sometimes invites singers to perform like them. Recently, Sakshi received an award at the coach Rajbongshi International Culture and Tourism Festival in Nepal for her song ‘Tui’.
His latest release includes ‘Gay Abo’ Matchini playedalso known as Pierced playedDedicated to a traditional worship Teesta acquittedGoddess of Teesta River. This ritual is performed by women. This ritual wants to appeal to the river deity to ensure safety from the monsoon with disastrous floods, and prevent diseases.
Coach Rajbongshi songs are often concentrated around festivals and religious practices. One of the important traditions in earlier times, now is a large extent obsolete, Give the heartOr ‘Hadam PujaThis festival, mainly celebrated by women, is to eliminate drought for a long time and call for rain. Hadam Is his folk God and is believed to be the god of rain.
With her studies in Political Science at ABN Seal College in Cooch Baihar, Sakshi is following the music gemstone and already holds a master’s degree in folk dance. She takes inspiration from another folk artist from Assam, Kalpana Patovery, which she described as a versatile artist.
Sakshi is looking at ways to preserve the cultural heritage of her community
His first song, ‘Tare Na’, released in 2021, is based on it. Chip Style of Bifurcated anthemThe song marked the beginning of Sakshi in the coach Rajbongshi music scene and helped her reach the widespread audience.
Bhavaiya North Bengal has a traditional folk music form, which is included in Rangpur in Bangladesh, Cooch Behar in West Bengal and former Golpara district of Assam. It is deeply associated with the life of the working class – Row (Elephant keeper), Mahisha (Buffalo flock), and Garials (Cart driver) – and captures their everyday struggles and emotions. Major topics roam BirahaOr the pain of separation, which is often heard from the perspective of women left behind. Music signatures increase long -uming notes to enhance the feelings of longing and grief, making it a depth developed style.
Bhavaiya Two separate styles are done: Chip And Grocery, ChipWith its fast-paced rhythm, is alive and attractive, while Grocery A slower reveals to the tempo, increasing the notes to increase the emotional intensity of the songs. origin of Bhavaiya Can be detected back in the 16th century. It developed into a structured performance art from a regional folk tradition.
Despite being more popular of the Western style, there is a determination to contribute to the witness to engage in folk music and preserve the millennium-old heritage, which her ancestors fought to preserve. The talented artist hopes that his folk fusion would bridge the relationship between the old and younger generations, connecting them with their roots which were separated centuries ago. He hopes that his music will become a medium to bring and inspire future artists.
Published – March 26, 2025 12:38 pm IST
