Dhubri Musician Dulal Chandra Roy Wins State Folk-Culture Award

Guwahati: Folk musician and craftsman Dulal Chandra Roy picked up the Dr Nabin Chandra Sarma State Folk-Culture Award on Thursday. The Culture Study and Research Society, Assam, presented the honor at its annual general meeting. The event took place at the new auditorium of Goalpara College. Noted academician Prof. Dr Kanak Chandra Saharia chaired the proceedings.

Roy has spent over four decades mastering the Dotora and Sharinda. He makes the instruments by hand. This dedication preserves the craftsmanship behind the music. He once played alongside the legendary folk singer Pratima Baruah Pandey. His instrumental tracks have reached audiences through various Assamese film and television productions.

The group also released a new book at the meeting. Titled Prasanga: Asomiya Kabita, the work explores trends in Assamese poetry. An academic lecture on the book followed the launch. Cultural enthusiasts, students, and researchers attended the ceremony. The society noted the importance of the work: "In recognition of his contribution to preserving and promoting Assam's folk music heritage."