🎶 BOYATI – Bridge of Original Youth Artists, Tradition & Innovation

BOYATI is the cultural wing of BIRD, dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Bengali folk music, arts, and performances. Named after the legendary Boyati singers of Bengal, BOYATI stands for:

👉 Bridge of Original Youth Artists, Tradition & Innovation

Through BOYATI, we nurture young talents, celebrate folk legends, and build a cultural bridge between heritage and modern innovation.

🎤 Our Vision

To revive, preserve, and innovate the timeless folk traditions of Bengal while providing a platform for youth artists to express their creativity and connect with global audiences.

🪕 What We Do

🔹 Preservation of Folk Heritage

  • Reviving the songs of Muslim Boyati, Lalon, Bijoy Sarkar, and other folk legends.

  • Documenting and archiving traditional performances for future generations.

🔹 Training & Talent Development

  • Organizing workshops on folk music, recitation, and traditional instruments.

  • Engaging youth artists in performance, storytelling, and stagecraft.

🔹 Performances & Festivals

  • Hosting cultural evenings, melas, and folk festivals.

  • Collaborating with national and international cultural bodies to promote Bengali folk globally.

🔹 Innovation & Fusion

  • Encouraging modern adaptations of folk songs with digital instruments.

  • Experimenting with fusion music that blends tradition with contemporary sound.

🌍 Why BOYATI Matters

  • Folk music is the soul of rural Bengal but is at risk of being lost.

  • BOYATI gives a voice to rural and youth artists, ensuring they are respected and fairly compensated.

  • Promotes cultural identity and diversity, strengthening community pride.

  • Creates cross-generational cultural bridges between elders, youth, and global audiences.

🎨  Activities

  • Boyati Cultural Troupe – A dedicated group of performers representing BOYATI.

  • Youth Folk Fellowship – Scholarships and mentorship for young folk artists.

  • Village-to-Stage Project – Bringing rural voices to national and global stages.

  • BOYATI Archive – Digital library of folk songs, instruments, and performances.

✨ Impact

Through BOYATI, BIRD envisions a renaissance of folk culture, where tradition thrives alongside innovation. By empowering youth artists and honoring folk legends, BOYATI ensures that the songs of the soil continue to inspire hearts across the world.

 

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