Puran Das Baul,[1] popularly known as Purna Das Baul Samrat, (born 18 March 1933) is an Indian musician and singer, in Baul tradition.[2] The artist is sometimes cited as Purna Chandra Das, though 'Purna Das Baul' is used to avoid confusion with other artists and individuals with the same name. He has traveled in 140 countries, throughout the world and presented the Baul tradition.
Purna(chandra) Das Baul Samrat
Background information
Born
(1933-03-18) 18 March 1933 (age 90) Birbhum district, West Bengal, India
Occupation(s)
Baul, bard, minstrel, sacred singer, prayer leader, musician, actor
Purna Das Baul Samrat is perceived as the successor to the once wandering mendicant minstrels, the Bauls of Bengal, a historical territory which currently is divided between People's Republic of Bangladesh (previously East Bengal / East Pakistan) and the Indian state of West Bengal, and the neighbouring Indian states of Bihar, Assam and Orissa. Das is a traditional surname among Bauls as well as in other members of the populace in this region.
Born in 1933 in Birbhum district, West Bengal, India, Purna Das Baul Samrat is the son of Nabini Das Kapha Baul and was born in the village of Ekchakka near Rampurhat in Birbhum.[3] Purna Das's wife Manju Das Baul is both a Baul and a singer of Indian and Bengali folk songs in other traditions, and also a musicographer, principally in non-English idioms. Of Purna Das's three sons, Krishnendu Das aka BabuKishan, Subhendu ("Beautiful Moon") Bapi Das Baul, is a musician who also works in the Baul tradition while concurrently extending his music into global fusion, having lived for many years in France. Purna Das Baul Samrat's son Dibyendu Das Baul joined Purna Das Baul Samrat in the Baul Samrat's musical and liturgical troupe. His oldest son, Krishnendu Das Baul, helped his father to travel to all continents, and is himself a Baul, currently living in Canada.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad, first President of the modern state of India, acknowledged Purna Das as Baul Samrat in 1967. In this capacity, Purna Das Baul Samrat was awarded the Indian President's Award by Shri K. R. Narayan, tenth President of India, in 1999.[4]
Purna Das has also appeared in numerous films, and was personally fêted by Mick Jagger in England, and by Bob Dylan who told Purna Das that he himself would be 'the Baul of America'. Together with his student Selina Thielemann, he authored the first book on the philosophy of the Bauls to be published in English language.[5] In 2019, he appeared in If Not for You,[6] a documentary about Kolkata's long lasting love affair with legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
1987: Baul Samrat's troupe travelled with the "Rollingstones", to London, L.A., Berlin, Madrid.[7]
1985: Baul Samrat's troupe travelled to USA and performed 2 concerts for the World Music Institute at Symphony Space, New York
1981: Baul Samrat and Manju Das travelled to USA and performed 2 concerts at the Alternative Museum (Formerly ACIA, New York. At the first concert (10/31/81) he was joined by legendary jazz flutist Herbie Mann
1979: Baul Samrat and Manju Das travelled to USA and performed 2 concerts at the Alternative Center for International Arts, New York. The first concert (3/31/79) was opened by poet Allen Ginsberg
English language discography and bibliographyedit
Purna Chandra Das Baul: The Bengal Minstrel (Nonesuch, 1975)
Songs of the Madmen (Kali Mandir, 1990s–2000s), CD, live recordings of Kali Mandir liturgical songs during services and pujas, Laguna Beach, California, U.S.[8]
Purna Das Baul & Manju Das: Bengali Folk Songs (Saregama, 1995-01-20), features Purna and Manju Das Baul.[9]
The Bauls of Bengal (CramWorld, 1994), CD, which is included in the Rough Guide's World Music: 100 Essential CDs.[10][not specific enough to verify]
Spiritual Songs of India (Chhanda Dhara SP 9283), vinyl and cassette-only release, features Purna and Manju Das Baul.
1986 Nadabramha, Baul Samrat's troupe, Puri Bhajan Festival
1979 C.C.I., Baul Samrat's troupe, New Delhi, IN
1973 (circa) Gold Medal for Baul Samrat's troupe, Satya Saibaba in Bangalore/ Bengaluru (Kannada: ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು), Karnataka state, IN
1968, re-releases through 2004 or later, John Wesley Harding, album by Bob Dylan, featuring Purna Das on its cover, Purna Das working with Bob Dylan & The Band
1967 Dr Rajendra Prasad, President of India acknowledged Purna Das as Baul Samrat in 1967
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Puran Das Baul 1 popularly known as Purna Das Baul Samrat born 18 March 1933 is an Indian musician and singer in Baul tradition 2 The artist is sometimes cited as Purna Chandra Das though Purna Das Baul is used to avoid confusion with other artists and individuals with the same name He has traveled in 140 countries throughout the world and presented the Baul tradition Purna chandra Das Baul SamratBackground informationBorn 1933 03 18 18 March 1933 age 90 Birbhum district West Bengal IndiaOccupation s Baul bard minstrel sacred singer prayer leader musician actorWebsitewww wbr baulsamrat wbr in Contents 1 Family and background 2 Performances 3 English language discography and bibliography 4 Honors 5 References 6 External linksFamily and background editPurna Das Baul Samrat is perceived as the successor to the once wandering mendicant minstrels the Bauls of Bengal a historical territory which currently is divided between People s Republic of Bangladesh previously East Bengal East Pakistan and the Indian state of West Bengal and the neighbouring Indian states of Bihar Assam and Orissa Das is a traditional surname among Bauls as well as in other members of the populace in this region Born in 1933 in Birbhum district West Bengal India Purna Das Baul Samrat is the son of Nabini Das Kapha Baul and was born in the village of Ekchakka near Rampurhat in Birbhum 3 Purna Das s wife Manju Das Baul is both a Baul and a singer of Indian and Bengali folk songs in other traditions and also a musicographer principally in non English idioms Of Purna Das s three sons Krishnendu Das aka BabuKishan Subhendu Beautiful Moon Bapi Das Baul is a musician who also works in the Baul tradition while concurrently extending his music into global fusion having lived for many years in France Purna Das Baul Samrat s son Dibyendu Das Baul joined Purna Das Baul Samrat in the Baul Samrat s musical and liturgical troupe His oldest son Krishnendu Das Baul helped his father to travel to all continents and is himself a Baul currently living in Canada Dr Rajendra Prasad first President of the modern state of India acknowledged Purna Das as Baul Samrat in 1967 In this capacity Purna Das Baul Samrat was awarded the Indian President s Award by Shri K R Narayan tenth President of India in 1999 4 Purna Das has also appeared in numerous films and was personally feted by Mick Jagger in England and by Bob Dylan who told Purna Das that he himself would be the Baul of America Together with his student Selina Thielemann he authored the first book on the philosophy of the Bauls to be published in English language 5 In 2019 he appeared in If Not for You 6 a documentary about Kolkata s long lasting love affair with legendary singer songwriter Bob Dylan Performances edit2013 Baul Samrat s troupe travelled Istanbul Konya Turkey 2012 Baul Samrat s troupe travelled Seoul South Korea 2009 Baul Samrat s troupe travelled California USA 2006 Baul Samrat s Troupe travelled Shanghai China 2005 Baul Samrat stroupe travelled USA 2004 Baul Samrat s troupe travelled Australia Adelaide 2003 Baul Samrat s troupe toured in US and CA New York Washington DC Texas California Ontario Toronto September to October 2003 Baul Samrat s troupe toured in US Arizona California University of San Diego April 2002 Baul Samrat s troupe worship services at World Jain Conference in Baroda Gujrat Islamic Republic of Pakistan 5 December 2002 Baul Samrat s troupe toured in CA Ontario Toronto Quebec Montreal October to November 2002 Baul Samrat s troupe toured in US California San Diego at World Music Center of Los Angeles San Francisco July to September 2002 Baul Samrat s troupe toured in US New York for Baba Loke Nath Mission June 2002 Baul Samrat s troupe toured in US New York Florida Washington California Michigan for Abbasuddin s birth centennial March to April 2001 Baul Samrat s troupe at FOBANA Festival Montreal Quebec CA September 2000 Baul Samrat s troupe toured in IT Rome at Romaposia poetry festival October 1999 Baul Samrat s troupe travelled Luxembourg 1998 Baul Samrat s troupe travelled Italy in Rome Florence Vatican City Milan 1997 Baul Samrat s troupe travelled Canada and to the USA He performed at Symphony Space for the World Music Institute 4 19 97 1996 Baul Samrat s troupe travelled USA 1994 Baul Samrat s troupe travelled Belgium Brussels Germany Berlin Koln Norway 1992 Baul Samrat s troupe travelled Dublin Ireland 1990 Baul Samrat s troupe travelled Iran 1987 Baul Samrat s troupe travelled with the Rollingstones to London L A Berlin Madrid 7 1985 Baul Samrat s troupe travelled to USA and performed 2 concerts for the World Music Institute at Symphony Space New York 1981 Baul Samrat and Manju Das travelled to USA and performed 2 concerts at the Alternative Museum Formerly ACIA New York At the first concert 10 31 81 he was joined by legendary jazz flutist Herbie Mann1979 Baul Samrat and Manju Das travelled to USA and performed 2 concerts at the Alternative Center for International Arts New York The first concert 3 31 79 was opened by poet Allen GinsbergEnglish language discography and bibliography editPurna Chandra Das Baul The Bengal Minstrel Nonesuch 1975 Songs of the Madmen Kali Mandir 1990s 2000s CD live recordings of Kali Mandir liturgical songs during services and pujas Laguna Beach California U S 8 Purna Das Baul amp Manju Das Bengali Folk Songs Saregama 1995 01 20 features Purna and Manju Das Baul 9 The Bauls of Bengal CramWorld 1994 CD which is included in the Rough Guide s World Music 100 Essential CDs 10 not specific enough to verify Spiritual Songs of India Chhanda Dhara SP 9283 vinyl and cassette only release features Purna and Manju Das Baul Arohan 1983 motion picture directed by Shyam Benegal starring Victor Banerjee Noni Ganguly Pankaj Kapur composer 11 Honors edit2013 Padma Shri 12 1999 Indian President s Award presented by Shri K R Narayan 2 4 1988 Nadamani Baul Samrat s collective Jagannath Temple Puri Oriya ବଡଦ ଉଳ ଶ ର ମନ ଦ ର Puri Orissa state IN 1986 Nadabramha Baul Samrat s troupe Puri Bhajan Festival 1979 C C I Baul Samrat s troupe New Delhi IN 1973 circa Gold Medal for Baul Samrat s troupe Satya Saibaba in Bangalore Bengaluru Kannada ಬ ಗಳ ರ Karnataka state IN 1968 re releases through 2004 or later John Wesley Harding album by Bob Dylan featuring Purna Das on its cover Purna Das working with Bob Dylan amp The Band 1967 Dr Rajendra Prasad President of India acknowledged Purna Das as Baul Samrat in 1967 1958 circa Baul Shiromoni for Baul Samrat s troupe Allahabad Sangit Conference 1952 circa Baul Ratno for Baul Samrat s troupe Banaras Sangit Sanmelan 1945 circa Gold Medal for Baul Samrat s troupe Gandhinagar Cong Adhiveshan Jaipur 13 References edit Padma Awards Announced Press release Ministry of Home Affairs 25 January 2013 Retrieved 27 January 2013 a b Hunt Ken Purna Chandra Das Baul AllMusic Retrieved 15 October 2011 Interview with Purna Das Baul Beatofindia com Retrieved 15 October 2011 a b Purnadas Baul s Biography Discover music concerts stats amp pictures at Last fm 11 February 2009 Retrieved 15 October 2011 Thielemann Selina and Baul Samrat Purna Das Baul Philosophy New Delhi APH Publishing Corporation 2003 ISBN 81 7648 409 1 If Not for You 2019 IMDb 24 May 2019 Retrieved 21 June 2020 Purnadas Baul amp Dibeyendu das Baul Baulsamrat com Archived from the original on 17 September 2011 Retrieved 15 October 2011 The Kali Temple in Laguna Beach Kali Mandir in Laguna Beach Kalimandir org Retrieved 15 October 2011 Hindi Bollywood Songs Karaoke Live Indian Film Songs Karaoke Bollywood Karaoke Music Music Social Network for Global Indians MUZIGLE Archived from the original on 7 March 2011 Retrieved 2 March 2011 Travel Guide and Travel Information Rough Guides Retrieved 24 March 2022 Arohan 1983 IMDb IMDb Padma Awards PDF Ministry of Home Affairs Government of India 2015 Retrieved 21 July 2015 Purnadas Baul amp Dibeyendu das Baul Baulsamrat com Archived from the original on 17 September 2011 Retrieved 15 October 2011 External links editwww BabuKishan org www BaulSamrat in Baularchive com Purna Das Baul Samrat at IMDb Baul Philosophy Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Purna Das Baul Samrat amp oldid 1161890862, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
