Bangladeshi Baul singer and composer (1928-1990)
Khoda Box Sain |
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Born | 1928
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Died | January 15, 1990(1990-01-15) (aged 61–62) |
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Nationality | Bangladeshi |
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Occupation | Baul musician |
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Khoda Box (1928 – January 15, 1990) was a Bangladeshi Baul singer and composer.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh in 1990 for his contribution to Baul music.[2]
Career
Box began singing at the age of ten. He was a regular singer of Bangladesh Betar and Bangladesh Television.[1] He spent most of his life at Lalon's shrine. He took part in establishing Lalon's shrine at Cheuriya in Kushtia.[1]
Box composed around 900 Baul songs.[1]
Personal life and legacy
Box was married to Rahela Khatun. They had a son Baul Abdul Latif Shah.[1] In 1997, Khondokar Riazul Huq edited a book Moromi Kobi Khoda Box Shahconsisting 148 songs by Box.[3]
Awards
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