The Asam Sahitya Sabha has announced that it will posthumously confer the prestigious ‘Sangeet Sudhakar’ title on legendary Assamese musician Zubeen Garg in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to music, literature and the cultural heritage of Assam.
Asam Sahitya Sabha General Secretary Debojit Bora said the decision was approved by the organisation’s executive committee and governing body in accordance with a resolution adopted during its Panchratna-Guwahati session.
The honour will be formally conferred at a ceremony on July 30 at the Sangeetacharya Lakshmiram Barua Sadan in Guwahati. The title will be presented by Asam Sahitya Sabha president Dr Basanta Kumar Goswami.
The felicitation programme will be accompanied by a cultural tribute featuring music, dance and theatrical performances celebrating Garg’s artistic legacy. The Sabha will also organise a national-level seminar on the life and works of the iconic artist, where scholars from across the Northeast will present research papers. The proceedings of the seminar will subsequently be compiled into a book.
As part of a broader initiative to preserve and promote Garg’s contributions, the organisation has also decided to translate a selection of his songs into English, Hindi and Bengali to introduce his works to a wider audience beyond Assam.
Earlier, on July 7, a delegation of the Asam Sahitya Sabha visited Garg’s family and informed them about the decision.
Asam Sahitya Sabha to Posthumously Confer ‘Sangeet Sudhakar’ Title on Zubeen Garg
