Mohul is actually the name of the extract of Mahua fruit which is easily available in Purulia region of Bengal which has big contribution towards Bengal' rich folk culture and music. This liquid is one kind of liquor which has a typical flabour and smell. It generates energy and its enchanting taste beings on a spell of trance and it elevates the mind to a sublime state. Though we are totally devoted to different types of Bengali folk songs of all over Bengal but we have a special inclination or liking towards folk songs originated from this region of Bengal.
Mohul Lokoganer Dol do research in various folk forms of Bengal. Beside Baul, Tusu, Bhadu, Bhatiyali. Rabindra Nath Tagore occupies a very special place in their heart. Mohul is now working and researching on his works, songs, compositions & paintings and some productions based on their research are ready in this 150th Birth Anniversary of Viswakavi Rabindra Nath Tagore. Mohul is also doing research on rural folk artists and trying to rehabilitate them. They also work in tribal belts so that their traditional ethnic music reach the common people of the World. Instruments used in Mohul's Programme are Bengal's Dhol & Dhak, Tabla, Mandoline, Banzo, Flute, Dotara, Khamoke, Madal, Khol, Ektara, Harmonium etc.
Songs rendered by Mohul on Programmes:. Baul, Bhatiyali, Jhumur, Bhowyya, Chatka, Tushu, Bhadu, Gombhira, Gaji, Lalan, Hasan Raja, murshidi, Murfatti, Shari, Jari, Alkap etc. almost all the varieties of Bengal's Folk along with traditional tunes from other provinces of India.
First Album "MARANGBURU" produced by Song India. 2nd Album is release by PRIME MUSIC named "PHATAPHATI" is doing good business all over., it is also a Lokogaan based album. 3rd Album is release by Atlantis Music named "LALGARER LALMATI". 4th Album is release by Song India named "POLASH BON".
Mohul's Aim and Vision: We are collecting the traditional folk songs, tunes, lyrics, folk instruments from the remote villages of Bengal and our aim is to preserve these valuable treasures with full care. We are also doing research on rural folk artists and trying to rehabilitate them with proper respect. We also work in tribal belts of our country so that their traditional ethnic music reach the common people of the World.
Contact for workshop, research, collection etc.
Mohul Lokoganer Dol (Regd. No. SIILI-44324), 63/A/2, Raja Rammohan Roy Road, Metro Park Kolkata - 700082, West Bengal, India Phone: +91-9433229798, 8584991536Mohul Band