| Dwijendrageeti | |
|---|---|
| Native name | দ্বিজেন্দ্রগীতি |
| Etymology | Songs and music composed by Dwijendralal Ray |
| Cultural origins | Late 19th century and early 20th century, Bengal |
| Regional scenes | |
| India and Bangladesh | |
Dwijendrageeti (Bengali: দ্বিজেন্দ্রগীতি) refers to the songs written and composed by Dwijendralal Ray.[1] These songs hold a special place in the world of Bengali music.[2] Dwijendralal Ray wrote and composed nearly 500 songs,[1][3] which are widely popular in Bengal.[4] Some of the most notable Dwijendrageeti include Dhono Dhanno Pushpe Bhora Amader Ei Boshundhora, Banga Amar! Janani Amar! Dhatri Amar! Amar Desh, Jedin Sunil Jaladhi Haite Uṭhile Janani Bharatabarṣa and Oi Mahasindhur Opar Hote, which are Patriotic songs.[5]
- ^ a b "Mamata remembers Dwijendralal Ray on his 105th death anniversary". www.thestatesman.com. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ Murshid, Ghulam (2018-01-25). Bengali Culture Over a Thousand Years. Niyogi Books. ISBN 978-93-86906-12-0.
- ^ Bhattacharyya, Sudip (2015-12-26). Over The Years. Educreation Publishing.
- ^ "বাংলা গানের ধারাবাহিক ইতিহাস: দ্বিজেন্দ্রগীতি". bangla.bdnews24.com (in Bengali). 4 December 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ Experts, Arihant (2019-08-22). Know Your State West Bengal. Arihant Publications India limited. ISBN 978-93-131-9801-7.