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]
Karunamoy Goswami | |
|---|---|
| করুণাময় গোস্বামী | |
 Karunamaya Goswami in 2016 | |
| Born | 11 March 1943 |
| Died | 30 June 2017 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | Ph.D. |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Education
editGoswami 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
edit- 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
edit- Nazrul Memorial Gold Medal and Award (1987)
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (2009)
- Ekushey Padak (2012)
- Tagore Award by Bangla Academy (2013)
References
edit- ^ Zahangir Alom (July 2, 2017). "Dr. Karunamaya Goswami no more". The Daily Star. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- ^ "Noted researcher Dr Karunamoy Goswami passes away". www.daily-sun.com. July 2017.
- ^ Elita Karim (May 24, 2014). "Brainstorming with Dr Goswami". The Daily Star. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
- ^ "15 personalities receive Ekushey Padak". bdnews24.com. February 20, 2012. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
- ^ a b "Felicitation for Dr. Karunamaya Goswami". The Daily Star. April 13, 2009. Retrieved March 13, 2016.