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Moushumi Bhowmik (born 29 December 1964) is an Indian singer-songwriter, writer and researcher based in Kolkata, she is known to perform Bengali folk songs, as well as her own compositions. She has released four albums― Tumio Chil Hao (1994), Ekhono Galpo Lekho (2000), Ami Ghor Bahir Kori (2001), Songs from 26H (2017). She has composed for documentaries and art cinema. Bhowmik created The Travelling Archive, based on field recordings from Bengal. Moushumi Bhowmik holds a PhD from the School of Cultural Texts and Records, Jadavpur University for her work on the wax cylinder recordings of Arnold Bake from Bengal from the 1930s. The title of her PhD thesis is 'Songs of Absence and Presence: Listening to the Arnold Bake Wax Cylinders from Bengal 1931-34'.

Quick facts about Moushumi Bhowmik

  • Full name: Moushumi Bhowmik
  • Born: 1964-01-01
  • Nationality: India
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q611788

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Who is Moushumi Bhowmik?

Moushumi Bhowmik (born 29 December 1964) is an Indian singer-songwriter, writer and researcher based in Kolkata, she is known to perform Bengali folk songs, as well as her own compositions.

What nationality is Moushumi Bhowmik?

Moushumi Bhowmik is India.

When was Moushumi Bhowmik born?

Moushumi Bhowmik was born on 1964-01-01.

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