Karunamaya Goswami facts for kids
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Karunamoy Goswami
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| করুণাময় গোস্বামী | |
Karunamaya Goswami in 2016
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| Born | 11 March 1943 |
| Died | 30 June 2017 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | Ph.D. |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Karunamaya Goswami (born March 11, 1943 – died June 30, 2017) was a talented person from Bangladesh. He was a expert in music and also a writer. He studied music deeply and wrote many books.
In 2012, the Government of Bangladesh gave him a special award called the Ekushey Padak. This award is one of the highest honors in Bangladesh. He received it for his amazing work in researching music. He was especially well-known for his knowledge of "Nazrul Geeti," which are songs written by the famous poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
His Education
Karunamaya Goswami loved learning. He earned a special degree called a Ph.D. in 1987 from the University of Dhaka. His research was about how Kazi Nazrul Islam helped shape Bengali music. He explored Nazrul's songs and their importance in Bengali poetry and music.
Books He Wrote
Karunamaya Goswami wrote many books, especially about music and literature. Here are some of them:
- Aspects of Nazrul Songs (1990)
- Kazi Nazrul Islam: A Profile (1990)
- Introducing Kazi Nazrul Islam (1999)
- Stories of Africa (1975)
Awards and Honors
Karunamaya Goswami received several important awards for his contributions to music and literature:
- Nazrul Memorial Gold Medal and Award (1987)
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (2009)
- Ekushey Padak (2012)
- Tagore Award by Bangla Academy (2013)
These awards show how much his work was valued in Bangladesh.
