Folk singer Bari Siddiqui

Bangladeshi singer-songwriter, flutist and folk musician

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Bari Siddiqui (born 15 November 1954 – 23 November 2017) was a Bangladeshi singer-songwriter, flutist and folk musician.

Personal life:

Siddiqui had a daughter, Elita Siddiqui and a son, Sabbir Siddiqui.

Early life and career:

Siddiqui got his formal vocal training at the age of 12 under Gopal Dutt of Netrokona. Since 1981, Bari took lessons for six years under Ustad Aminur Rahman. He later got professional tutelage under V. G. Karnaad in Pune, India. He earned his bachelor's from the University of Dhaka and joined Bangladesh Television in about 1985.

Siddiqui made his first television appearance in 1995 on Ronger Baroi, a musical program produced by Humayun Ahmed. He came to mainstream with the release of Ahmed's film Srabon Megher Din (1999).

Siddiqui was awarded the Bachsas Award for his music direction in Srabon Megher Din for rendering the song Showa Chan Pakhi. In April 2000, he released a folk album titled Lokhkho Tara.

History of  Bari Siddiqui (video):

Video Source: Channel i

Top Songs Of Bari Siddiqui:

1- Shuachan Pakhi
Album: Matir Deho (Folk Songs)

2- Pubali Batashe
Album: Matir Deho (Folk Songs)

3- Moner Dukkho Mone
Album: Matir Deho (Folk Songs)

4- Tomar Mone Jaha Loy
Album: Matir Deho (Folk Songs)

5- Rojoni Hoisna Oboshan
Album: Bhaber Deshe (Folk Songs)

6- Lilaboti
Album: Matir Malikana (Folk Songs)

7- Manush Dhoro Manush
Album: Matir Deho (Folk Songs)

8- Shobai Gorib
Album: Matir Malikana (Folk Songs)

9- Ekdin Tor Shunar Ongo
Album: Matir Deho (Folk Songs)

10- Dui Manusher Ghor
Album: Shorola (Folk Songs)

11- Matir Deho Khoy Korilam
Album: Matir Deho (Folk Songs)

12- Daikha Jao
Album: Shorola (Folk Songs)

13- Matir Malikana
Album: Matir Malikana (Folk Songs)

14- Talak
Album: Matir Malikana (Folk Songs)

15- Ja Mone Loi Koro Bondhu
Album: Chondro Devi (Folk Songs)

16- Ai Prithibi Jemon Ache
Album: Bhaber Deshe (Folk Songs)

17- Kare Dekhabo
Album: Lilua Batash (Folk Songs)

18- Ashbo Bare Bare
Album: Bhalobashteo Dilana (Folk Songs)

19- Ore Meherjan
Album: Shorola (Folk Songs)

20- Pirit Korte Poisha Lage
Album: Bhaber Deshe (Folk Songs)

21- Amer Onek Basher
Album: Lilua Batash (Folk Songs)

22- Bhitulock
Album: Chondro Devi (Folk Songs)

23- Kulbala
Album: Chondro Devi (Folk Songs)

24- Din Ratrir Hoinare Milon
Album: Matir Deho (Folk Songs)

25- Konna Dighir Jole
Album: Chondro Devi (Folk Songs)

26- Tumi Na Thakle
Album: Matir Deho (Folk Songs)

27- Amar Mondo Shobab
Album: Matir Deho (Folk Songs)

28- Pagol
Album: Shorola (Folk Songs)

29- Ahajari
Album: Bhalobashar Boshot Bari (Folk Songs)

30- Ami Je Tor Baul
Album: Lilua Batash (Folk Songs)

Death:

Siddiqui was admitted to Square Hospital in Dhaka on 17 November 2017, when he was suffering from a heart disease. He died on 24 November under treatment.