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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1247/5

1. EAP1247/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1247/5
Title:
Nakshatra Das Baul Collection
Scope & Content:
Collection of notebooks containing Baul songs collected and transcribed by Nakshatra Das Baul and his son. Nakshatra Das Baul collected the songs while travelling and attending Baul performances. Extent: 2 Notebooks. Custodial history: Personal collection of the owner, Nakshatra Das Baul. Arr...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bengali and English
Date Range:
Late 20th century
Extent:
144 TIFF images

2. EAP1247/5/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1247/5/1
Title:
Handwritten transcription of songs from various sources
Scope & Content:
Besides transcription of song lyrics, contact details of Baul musicians and other related people, dates of performances and travel have been recorded in this notebook. Extent: 1 Notebook. Size and dimensions of original material: 20.5 x 16 x 0.3. Condition of original material: Damaged, dog-e...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bengali and English
Date Range:
Early 1990s
Extent:
62 TIFF images

3. EAP1247/5/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1247/5/2
Title:
Handwritten transcription of songs from various sources
Scope & Content:
A diary used as a notebook. Songs were transcribed by Shankar, the son of Nakshatra Das Baul. He dictated the lyrics to his son after attending Baul performances. Some of the songs are by saint songwriters such as Fakir Lalon Shah and Bhaba Pagla. Also songs by Rabindranath Tagore, Rajanikanta S...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bengali and English
Date Range:
Late 20th century
Extent:
82 TIFF images