Mustafa Zaman Abbasi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mustafa Zaman[1] 8 December 1936[2] Balarampur, Cooch Behar[3] |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Musician, writer |
| Spouse(s) | Asma Abbasi |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Abbas Uddin Ahmed |
| Relatives | Mustafa Kamal (brother) Ferdausi Rahman (sister) |
Mustafa Zaman Abbasi (born 8 December 1936)[2] is a Bangladeshi musicologist. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1995 by the Government of Bangladesh. Abbasi is the youngest son of folk singer-composer Abbas Uddin Ahmed.[4] As of 2016, he serves as a senior research scholar at the "Kazi Nazrul Islam and Abbasuddin Research and Study Centre" of Independent University, Bangladesh.[1]
Background[edit | edit source]
Abbasi is the third son of Abbasuddin Ahmed. His eldest brother Mustafa Kamal was the Chief Justice of Bangladesh. His sister Ferdausi Rahman is a playback singer.[5] Abbasi was trained by Indian classical musicians including Ustad Muhammad Hussain Khasru and Ustad Gul Mohammad Khan.[6]
Works[edit | edit source]
Abbasi has published more than fifty books in total.[6] He has published two books on Bhawaiya music with staff notation of about 1,200 songs.[2] He has published several books on poems of Jalaluddin Rumi, Niffari and Sultan Bahu.[6][7] His books include "Abbasuddin Ahmed, Manush o Shilpi", "Kazi Nazrul Islam, Man and Poet" and "Puribo Ekaki".[1]
He anchored television programs including "Amar Thikana" and "Bhora Nadeer Banke".[2]
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Ekushey Padak (1995)
- Apex Foundation Award
- Natyasobha Award
- Bengal Centenary Award
- Abbasuddin Gold Medal
- Manik Mia Award
- Sylhet Music Award
- Lalon Parishad Award[6]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Abbasi is married to Asma Abbasi. His daughters are Samira Abbasi and Sharmini Abbasi.[8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Kamal, Nashid (December 24, 2016). "Celebrating the birthday of a celebrity". The Daily Star. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Samira Abbasi (December 9, 2014). "A Musical Treasure Hunt". The Daily Star. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- ↑ মুস্তাফা জামান আব্বাসীর ৮০তম জন্মদিন আজ (in Bengali).
- ↑ Wakil Ahmed. "Ahmed, Abbasuddin". Banglapedia: The National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
- ↑ "Justice Mustafa Kamal no more". The Daily Star. January 6, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "Mustafa Zaman Abbasi performs at IGCC". The Daily Star. November 19, 2013. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- ↑ Waheed, Karim (October 31, 2010). "A musical storyteller". The Daily Star. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
- ↑ Nashid Kamal (July 7, 2014). "The tears of women". The Daily Star. Retrieved August 7, 2015.