Karunamaya Goswami Explained
| Karunamoy Goswami |
| Native Name: | করুণাময় গোস্বামী |
| Nationality: | Bangladeshi |
| Alma Mater: | University of Dhaka |
| Education: | Ph.D. |
| Birth Date: | 11 March 1943 |
Karunamaya Goswami (11 March 1943 – 30 June 2017)[1] [2] was a Bangladeshi musicologist and litterateur.[3] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2012 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to music research.[4] He is known as a Nazrul Geeti exponent.[5]
Education
Goswami completed his Ph.D. on the topic "Bangla Kavyageetir Dharay Kazi Nazrul Islam-er Sthan, Contribution of Kazi Nazrul Islam to the development of Bengali music" from the University of Dhaka in 1987.[5]
Works
- Aspects of Nazrul Songs (1990)
- Kazi Nazrul Islam: A Profile (1990)
- Introducing Kazi Nazrul Islam (1999)
- Rabindranath-er Palestine Bhabna O Onnanyo (2006)
- Stories of Africa (1975)
Awards
- Nazrul Memorial Gold Medal and Award (1987)
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (2009)
- Ekushey Padak (2012)
- Tagore Award by Bangla Academy (2013)
Notes and References
- News: Dr. Karunamaya Goswami no more. July 2, 2017. July 1, 2017. The Daily Star. Zahangir Alom.
- Web site: Noted researcher Dr Karunamoy Goswami passes away . www.daily-sun.com . en.
- News: Brainstorming with Dr Goswami. Elita Karim. May 24, 2014. March 13, 2016. The Daily Star.
- News: 15 personalities receive Ekushey Padak. February 20, 2012. March 13, 2016. bdnews24.com.
- News: Felicitation for Dr. Karunamaya Goswami. April 13, 2009. March 13, 2016. The Daily Star.
