Kolkata, Feb 13 (Calcutta Tube / IBNS): A new Bengali folk band, ‘FOLK-US’, was launched in Kolkata on Friday.
The band aims at preserving the losing charm of Bengali folk music.
The band said it will try to bring the folk songs for the first time lounge bar, as ‘FOLK-US’ transforms the age-old songs into foot-tapping numbers by their electronic sound.
The nine-member band comprises of vocalists Avik, Sudipto, Mallar, Bhibhabendu, Somdatta, Tanushree, Jolly Das, Nilakkhi and Writtika.
Earlier, the band members had performed at popular music-based reality shows like ‘Indian Idol’, ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’, ‘Voice of India’, ‘Royal Bengal Superstar’, ‘Fame Gurukul’,’ Eto Noy Sudhu Gaan’.