Birbhum

Silence of the Bauls Traditional folk musicians of Birbhum facing financial crisis even after end of lockdown

13-Oct-2021

Bauls or traditional folk singers from West Bengal’s Birbhum region have had an especially harrowing time during the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly during the Lockdown period. And now, even though the Lockdown has been lifted gradually, they are still struggling to put their lives back on track. Who are the Bauls? Sung by wandering minstrels Baul…