Lopamudra Mitra
Lopamudra Mitra is an Indian Bengali-language singer who started the trend of singing " Kobitar Gaan" or music set to poems. She is a doyen in this genre. Her most notable Kobitar Gaan, or poem set to tune, is Benimadhob by Joy Goswami. She is a popular singer in other genres like Folk, Modern Bengali Songs, and Rabindra sangeet.
Early life
Mitra was born in Gangarampur, South Dinajpur, West Bengal, India. She was born into a musical and cultured middle-class family. Mitra studied from Basanti Devi College, Kolkata a University of Calcutta affiliated college.She is married to Music Director Joy Sarkar.
Discography
Modern Songs Albums- Annya Hawa
- Annya Hawar Annya Gaan
- Sankota Dulcchey
- Bhalobashtey Bolo
- Dakchey Akash
- Kobita Theke Gaan
- Ei Abelay
- E Ghar Tokhon
- Pran Khola Gaan
- Jhor Hote Pari
- Ek Tukro Road
- Emono Hoy
- Chhata Dhoro
- Po e Pora Fo e Fail
- Gaalfuluni Khukumoni
- Monfokira
- Vande Mataram
- Bisshmoye
- Kotha Seshe
- O mor Dorodiya
- Mone Rekho
- Ananda - The Ecstasy
- Khoma Koro Prabhu
- Notun Ganer Nouka Bawa
- Bhitor Ghorey Bristi
- Ganbela
- Surer Doshor
- Shapmochan
- Choto Boro Miley
Awards
She won many awards for her unique dramatic style of singing, which is fashioned with the classical aid and tenor voice quality.- Gold Disc Award by His Master's Voice in Completion of 10th year of her music life.
- Bengal Film Journalists' Association - Best Female Playback Award for Sedin Chaitramash.
- Best Singer & Best Album of the year, 2001, from Anandabazar Patrika for Bhalobaste Balo.
- Best Singer, Star Jalsa Award, 2011.