Album cover of Rajib Barua’s Dhuniyaa Dekhi

In poetry, words are just the means to an end. They serve as a bridge between the visionary poet and his discerning audience. Shunning the world of hatred and disgust, the poet discovers a world, which is true, honest and peaceful.

Recitation, however, has a major role to play in putting across the message of the poet. In most cases, proper recitation makes the entire creation more enchanting and complete.

Assamese poetry at present is passing through an impressive phase as more and more poets are trying to adopt a fresh approach in their poems.

Rajib Barua, a well-known poet who has been seriously involved in various creative pursuits for the past 15 years, is an elite member of this young, talented band of Assamese poets.

The recently-launched album, Dhuniyaa Dekhi, comprising a series of recitations of 30 selected poems of Rajib Barua, has been widely acclaimed for the rich essence of the poems and the emotionally–charged renditions.

Besides an impressive performance by some familiar names in the arena of Assamese poetry recitation, like Amarjyoti Choudhury, Aboni Bora, Kamal (Rana) Sarma, Moloya Goswami, Nayan Prasad, Hiren Gohain, Nilmoni Phukan and Mamoni Raisom Goswami have also lent their voice to Barua’s poems.

While reciting Dhuniyaa Dekhaar Boyos Naay, Aboni Bora rightly unfurls the poet’s understanding of the beauty of life in day-to-day events. Similarly enchanting is National Award-winner Moloya Goswami’s recitation of the poem Bejbaruaar Saadhur Kitaapor Poraa.

Amarjyoti Choudhury’s style and elegance is matchless while reciting Kobi Aaji Ghorote Ase. He effortlessly brings in the emotional flavour while narrating the inner persona of a poet.

The solemn but sophisticated rendition of the poems Aair Shorirote Aasil and Aaye Mok Baaj Dekhuwale by Gohain and Phukan bear an enchanting element.

Over and above, the care and concern put in during the sound recording has paid off and the album is indeed a pleasant surprise.