bauls of bengal video

Legendary Baul Guru Babukishan Das Baul, deeply inspired by his parents, and grandfather, knew at an early age, that he too wished to compose music, and perform. Babu began on the soil of Bengal, however, he was clearly destined to belong to the world of music. His journey started in early childhood, his first 7 years of life were spent living with his grandparents Sri Nabani and Brajobala Dasi, learning and experiencing a deeply authentic spiritual Baul way of life. Babu was very blessed at the time because his grandfather being a famous Baul saint presented Babu with many opportunities to meet, and associate with other great Saints of India. After his grandfather's Samadhi, Babu moved to Kolkata, and spent the next 12 years at the RamaKrishna Mission, (Vedanta Society of India) in a very deep, and tough spiritual study. During the holidays Babu joined his mother Manju Das Baul, and father Purna Das Baul, playing, composing, and singing Baul music at global festivals, universities, on television, and world radio stations. Despite the many world tours, Babu also found the time to study Indian Philosophy, and Folk music at the University of Kolkata where he eventually secured both his BA in Indian Philosophy, and Master degree in Indian Folk Music. Over the years Babu has learned to play some 15 different instruments, including Harmonium, Tabla, Dholok, Mandolin, Ektara, Khamak, Dotara, ect..and has studied with great teachers such as Nabani Das Baul, Purna Das Baul ...