Photographer’s Note
He is a Baul singer. Baul is a genre of folk song mainly based in the state of West Bengal, India.
Photo was taken during Poush Mela festival in Shantiniketan.
Poush Mela is an annual fair and festival that takes place in Santiniketan, West Bengal, India marking the harvest season. Commencing on the 7th day of the month of Poush, the fair officially lasts for three days, although vendors may stay up until a month later. The key characteristic of this fair include its live performances of Bengali folk music, notably baul music.
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(1117) 2009-01-16 10:54
Hello,
While a bit shakey, this is a great portrait. I really like his right eye that seems to come right out from behind his weathered skin and hair. One wants to know what he is singing about. Well done.
Sincerely,
Kate
Photo Information
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Copyright: Sourav Saha (sonti_in)
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(346) - Genre: Gens
- Medium: Noir & blanc
- Date Taken: 2007-12-24
- Categories: Vie quotidienne
- Exposition: f/5.6, 1/80 secondes
- Versions: version originale
- Date Submitted: 2009-01-16 9:56
