Sari

One of the prominent folk songs of the rural Bengal, the Sari is sung by the boatmen when they go for sea voyages. The Sari folk songs reflects the rich artistic talents of the boatmen who write and compose melodious songs to keep them occupied and happy on their long sea voyages.

In the olden days the boatmen of the rural Bengal used to venture into long sea voyages in search of fish. During such ventures the boatmen used to write and compose songs to express their inner most feelings and emotions. Sari is usually sung together in a group by the boatmen. The beautiful rhythmic composition and the beats of the Sari songs gave the boatmen the required energy and vigor to draw the oars of the boat.

The Sari folk songs relieved the boatmen from the strain and stress of being away from home for a number of days. The splendid musical compositions of the Sari folk songs of the rural Bengal filled the otherwise dull and boring life of the boatmen with joy and mirth. One can experience the mixed emotions of joy and sorrow in the musical compositions of the Sari folk songs of the boatmen.

Even today one can hear the Sari songs from the boatmen of the rural Bengal who have kept alive the age old tradition of the bygone days through the folk songs of the region. The beautiful yet simple compositions of the Sari folk songs of the rural Bengal has caught the imagination of the modern day musicians and singers.

In this modern era, the Sari songs have once again gained popularity because of the soft and melancholic composition that touches the heart of every single listener.