French Duo Embraces Baul: Jamuna and Nabaneet Captivate Ashoknagar

• French citizens Validy and Samuel have dedicated 18 years to Baul music, adopting the names Jamuna and Nabaneet.
• They embraced Baul as a way of life, learning its philosophy and performing fluently in Bengali after initiation at an ashram.
• The duo captivated audiences at the Ashoknagar Children's Festival, sharing the stage with local Baul artists.
• Validy and Samuel are currently studying Baul music at Santiniketan's Santan Seva Ashram Sangha.
• Their goal is to popularize Bengali folk music globally, having been drawn to Baul's philosophy and melody abroad.

Why It Matters: Two French artists, Jamuna and Nabaneet, have dedicated their lives to Baul music, captivating audiences in Bengal.