Melting feminism, religion and revolution with folk music: Anusheh Anadil at TEDxDhaka

Skeptic, rebel, mother, lover, dreamer, poet, designer, singer. Anusheh's search for an understanding of the world has brought her close to the music, art, and philosophy that lie at the roots of her birthplace. Bangladesh's powerful folks arts and spirituality have become the canvas for Anusheh's musical and artistic journey.
Vocal and guitar support: Palki Ahmad
[This talk is recorded on September 21st 2013 at the TEDxDhaka conference at ISD Auditorium in Dhaka, Bangladesh]
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[@geeky_explorer9105]

She is an asset of Bangladesh, respect from India

[@AshishDeyUBC]

How can words gets so simple but rather deep..so meaningful. I remember when I was 10 I told my mom that I want to marry Anusheh. Love you still...Respect you forever.

[@rcaakash]

19:47 Somehow, nature dosen't create replicas, it thrives on diversity. Anuseh - you are an embodiment of an ignited soul. Shine on! Love from Kolkata.

[@nomadelife1993]

আমার কাছে কোন ভাষা নাই যে ভাষায় তারে আমি সাধুবাদ জানাবো, তারপরও বলছি। জয় গুরু আর মনের গহিন থেকে তাকে ধন্যবাদ। ভালো থাকবেন যতদিন বেঁচে থাকবেন।

[@phil.education.entertainment]

It seems, a poet is opening up her heart. Simply awesome...

[@zahid1909]

আনাদিল, আপনি এক মুক্ত মানুষ। কার সাধ্য আপনাকে যে কোনো সীমাবদ্ধ বর্ণনায় ঘেরাটোপে বাক্সবন্দী করে? এই সর্বগ্রাসী অক্টোপাস সময়ে, আপনার মুক্ত স্বাধীনতা আমাদের সকলের ঈর্ষা জোগায়। দীর্ঘজীবী হোন। মুক্তির ঝাণ্ডা ঊর্ধ্বে তুলে ধরুন

[@jakirahmed248]

লেখাটা খুব সুন্দর

[@machinelearningcentre334]

Anusheh, if everyone start thinking like you, there will be no war, no enemity. Only love will be there. YOU ARE GREAT.....Loved your songs......

[@AnanyaAfreen]

wow.. she is so amazing.. such a powerful soul amongst us.. we are really lucky that you were born in this country dearest Anusheh Apu.. love you so so sooo much

[@chadekbhuyanjony7299]

অনেক সুন্দর গান

[@zibonzipu]

Do you know her personally?

[@shamimzaman9183]

Anusheh, নিঃসন্দেহে আপনি একজন অসাধারণ প্রতিভাময়ী ব্যক্তিত্ব। আপনার গানের মত আপনার কথাগুলিও অসাধারণ।

[@pradiptasengupta]

Palki's guitar is just complementing the speech. Words can't describe what I watched, just enthralled.

[@sumithardcore]

yes you are a great speaker! you restless for something; you are serving for something that's what you are; that's what we love you sooo much Anusheh! God gave us grace through you !

[@sadiaarman363]

Anusheh, I salute your greatness and your humility. Your mysticism and the work you are doing in this world. I venerate your courage and your tenderness. May you always be inspired for many long years.

[@samiazaman5240]

Never thought I'd find these thoughts right here in Bangladesh.. Anusheh, hope to meet you some day, with great reasons to do so

[@sogoodmuziek]

11 years late, but I've found it and watched it.

[@afifaabiyattushti5836]

8:20 dhik dhik kore mati 16:50 tui to mojar manush 25:20 faana

[@anishholla]

there was a sense of restlessness and energy in Anusheh and song just amplified it.

[@soohasaahaa3621]

This TedX episode is Gem.. It should be preserved for our future generations...

[@LisaHaque]

Wow: Just inspirational!!! LOVED IT!!!

[@ShamsuddinShafi]

Such a wealth of knowledge. Anusheh you're one of my favourite singers. Listening to your talk, now you're my favourite person also. Salute to you.

[@WatchBangladesh]

You are creating indeed a bridge between urban and rural between tangible and intangible

[@sauryachatterjee9214]

The truth about life, religion, existence...and only the truth about these basic core values...which no educational institution can teach...but only your surroundings and only the real innate understanding of self...brilliant Anusheh di...well said and well sung...so proud of you and your thinking process...God Bless!

[@rajibhasan4622]

Keep spreading your talent and happiness as you are doing it. Keep rocking not just in Bangladesh 🇧🇩 also to the needy world. Love you Bangladesh 🇧🇩! .

[@ongkondeb3928]

rediscovering her music since I heard it at home as a kid, but didn’t expect to stumble across one of the best Ted talks ever

[@spilltea4241]

Omg Same

[@nibirkantihalder2987]

wow..u are talking,singing like a illusion...this s a relief ..love to hear this again and again.thank you 4 sharing your thoughts with us.

[@farhadfaisal9410]

After nearly a decade from this remarkable TEDxDhaka Talk , now, in the midst of raging wars and inhumanity threatening to spread out globally, we are more in need of the understanding of our darker side and reaching for that love that Anusheh spoke and sang so genuinely about!

[@satyendradas6847]

In this turbulent world; we need more and more such beautiful soul for mankind. Convey my regards.

[@JinkyAgarwala0]

প্রণাম আপনাদের। কথা আর গান অন্তর ছুঁয়ে গেল। জয় গুরু।

[@zeyrox4632]

আমাকে ছুঁয়ে গেলো !!! 😨😨

[@Blackbird90]

You can not be normal and enjoy this...all the anxiety, all the weirdness of her goes away because when you stop analyzing and starts to feel what she is saying....it's an amazing trip to a beautifully dark mind...

[@abhibanerjee1039]

Your voice really moved me, its so honest and pure

[@satyendradas6847]

Love and respect from India. She is one of the best artist of this Indian subcontinent.

[@geminisonar9979]

I have heard so many of her songs and liked them so much specially because she didn't distort them , now I love her more because I can relate so much to her

[@rupkathaahmed7877]

Goosebumps!!! All the speech gives me goosebumps!!!

[@zelenplav1701]

Heroine, a real person. Thank you for the English.

[@mazedulhoque150]

plain, simple & thoughtful....thanks Anusheh & Palki !

[@sami282149]

I just tried to like the same video almost about 5/6 times ... mesmerising ...

[@abhibhusanmajumdar2631]

speechless what a wonderful presentation just I believe some sunshine here

[@_aidid]

She is brilliant. She thinks beyond the horizon.

[@pratimpandey2738]

Didi you're so honest and you said every word so deep from your heart. ❤️ Apni ki ashombhob shundor bajan didi. Adbhut shundor improvised chords.❤️

[@sagarghosh947]

she is simply awesome.... may God bless u. love u

[@priyasankarghoshhajra7508]

Great personality with Independent Thinking and several other qualities, being a poet, a singer and an orater also .

[@inverse2230]

Anusheh is love from the very beginning💙

[@mehbubulalam7889]

Long Live Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Long Live Humanity and Peace ❤

[@alkamur4739]

Excellent talk of wisdom, religion,spirituality and song by Anusheh.

[@shimantasadulthood982]

Such talent is from Bangladesh❤️❤️❤️

[@doditabbaa]

Brilliant you have said the unsaid...

[@abid.a.shahnewaz]

True beauty of anything anywhere only can be found beneath it's pure authenticity. Entire diversities and authenticity somehow redirect us under the one roof of togetherness. Sadly, I'm still wondering why this TED talk remained with lower views compared to all other great talks out there!

[@tawhid5587]

I have nothing to give you but love! Your songs just touch my soul..

[@sunflower_chaya8958]

Very inspirational...she is really amazing 😍😍

[@saajeeb]

Fascinating personality indeed, love!

[@megha4163]

The definition of rich according to her is definite definitely❤️👌🏼

[@b112520]

The presentation by Anusheh & Palki is awesome!!! - from Mumbai, India

[@sansuj51]

Very erudite discussion and what soulful rendition! Hats off to Anusheh Anadil.

[@ranitasarkar4749]

Thank you ... it gives me strength to fight again again

[@amandiproy]

Such a vast & Powerful sole full of divinity. I ❤️ her speach and songs very much

[@sohalrana4494]

joy guru, joy guru

[@sabuzdu]

She's our proud...I adore her & wish her long life🌹💙🌹💙💐💙

[@mosarofhossain1336]

খুব সুন্দর শুভেচ্ছা সহ শুভকামনা রইলো,,,, জয় গুরু,

[@healer2008]

Love love love !!! Keep it going

[@shipralala3154]

so powerful and poetic-thanks

[@OliverGomes]

Wow i could listen to her all day :D

[@MostafaImran]

inspired....go ahead Anusheh didi

[@souravroy9442]

Fabulous, you are awesome...💛

[@ribusgan]

You're a gem! You're a gift from the universe!

[@nurunnaharmoni8600]

I had goosebumps! :')

[@KamrulHasan-wq3uz]

You are that, you are a bridge, a bridge between urban and rural culture, apni oneek din beche thakun ebong ei oshadharon gaan upohar din, May Allah bless you, best of luck with Jaatra and thank you for lighten our heart with your voice and song

[@ourbangladesh7912]

Such a beautiful personality. Great human being.

[@ukdream5982]

Just phenomenal ❤️

[@ayushighosh20]

A bridge between tangible and intangible.. spirit and matter..

[@tusharroy1371]

You are great. Brilliant 💕💕🌻🌻🌻

[@chitron1975]

এক কথায় দারুন।।।

[@ritubahar]

it's an enlightening, entertaining presentation. the same message has been conveyed artistically by the Thakurs of Bengal,Rabindranath Tagore being the most celebrated and well-known around the world. i agree with most of the ideas-feelings upheld here. just one addition: earth is what it is; it's neither a mother nor a father or any other human gender. also, feminine being associated with the "dark/ominous/painful" is a biased view. it's a social/cultural construct. it often leads to "mother fixation" which is a denial on the part of "children" to grow up. you can call it "father fixation" also, same thing. it's nice to see the folk traditions of Bangladesh being presented and preserved by talented artists. i hope to see the classical Bengali tradition also in the upcoming TEDx events and ensuing discussions. love blessings.

[@arundhatidatta3654]

thank u ,wonderfuly u describe vishu.wow,salam

[@ShuvoSaha]

Sooo Magnificent! You are so boss!

[@_Hardy_JoekimBaidya]

she is going in humanity...joy guru.

[@foysalhasanjewel2079]

Her voice just Loved ❤️

[@shennaas6922]

I heard her song from shubornolata and it was so touching and beautiful

[@bhubanchandradas3721]

I love you Anusheh apu. khub valo lage apner ktha.also songs.

[@PRADIPDEY1]

You Are Great

[@mdrasel7588]

Spiritual..................................Awesome............

[@deepanjannag]

Touched my heart.

[@anjananeogi9663]

Beyond expression...so touched by her thoughts.

[@malabikachowdhury2107]

Khub valo laglo. Love from India

[@avidey7050]

"Sing about Compassion & Love" ---- A Spiritual Humanist "The Bridge" --- Ms. Anusheh & "we" , Yeh ! Looking forward to your dialogue here in our part of Bengali/East Culture ++ !

[@tarikulsumon7965]

What a Voice I always like your voice and song your speak really Amazing and you are my inspiration

[@leelahsol1035]

Thank you

[@717300594]

Take ❤️ Anusheh You are true living legend.

[@yeaqubnurjamal4835]

Inspirational talking...... Enjoyed it. Also background music is so cool.

[@rpraselkabir5603]

what a personality! I am a big fan of you. Love & respect you ♥

[@faq1006]

Youre truly amazing.

[@pradiptabhattacharjee555]

Got goosebumps ❤❤❤❤❤..joy guru

[@knowthetruth7782]

❤❤oaw...I respect your thinking.U r really a good human being..

[@anamikachakravarty5274]

Aapki abhivyakti ko namaskar 🙏jitni napi tuli utni hi saaf saral baten.... Aisa kya tha jo kabhi isse pahale padha nahi tha ya suna nahi tha... Shayad aapke jaise jiya na tha, aapne kaha kyonki aapne in shabdon ko jiya aur jana bhalo theko bondhu

[@maniruzzamanranju3023]

valo laglo...

[@shimulmajumder8746]

respect goes automatic to her...

[@amanurtameem169]

SHE IS PERFECT!!

[@mrinaldutta6115]

Beautiful I can say only word that is beautiful ; I don't know about others but for me I want to feel her feelings.

[@nazmolhasanhaspi7666]

You are amazing and spiritual singer

[@RAHIMKHAN-bc9kk]

You are mesmerizing as well as intelligent ❤❤❤!

[@rezaulkarim9818]

I always like anushe songs.

[@arupbeldar9995]

Woww.. we need this type of feminism🖤💚 Love from Kolkata mamm❤️

[@RuhelWalks]

she is amazing !