Tanjina Toma

Tanjina Pervin (Bengali: তানজীনা তমা), better known as Tanjina Toma, is a Bangladeshi singer, music educator, and social advocate. She has released several musical albums and singles in Bangladesh and India since 2011. Toma is also the founder and principal of Bibhash Cultural Academy.

Early life and education Toma was born in Dinajpur, Bangladesh, and grew up in Dhaka. She began her musical and dance training under different institutions, exponents and teachers, and later studied at Chhayanaut, an institution in Bangladesh for different genres of music, where she graduated with distinction focusing on Tagore songs. She acquired the status of senior-grade artiste in the national Television and Radio, where she performs, and serves as a presenter on a regular basis in both state-owned and private media. Toma has been a regular commentator and presenter on several Television and Radio channels in both India and Bangladesh, promoting music education, counselling on music therapy for children with special needs and their families, parents, and caregivers. She has held a solo recital at the Bangladesh National Museum’s Begum Sufia Kamal Auditorium on several occasions since 2017. In 2015 and 2017, she was invited to perform at the ICCR Kolkata (Tagore Centre).

Toma is affiliated with Rabindra Sangeet Shilpi Sangstha, the hub organization of all Tagore singers as the Senior Joint Secretary, and Rabindra Sangeet Sammilan Parishad, the music teaching and dissemination organization. She is an executive committee member of Music Club, Bangladesh, which does music collaborations with the national and international music fraternity. Her work is accessible on platforms including YouTube, Spotify, and SoundCloud. In the same year, Toma was nominated for a Times of India Award for her contributions to Tagore music, social education, and serving children with special needs. In addition, she has also received several certificates of appreciation for her performances, teaching, and work with special-needs children.

Selected discography

Albums

Modhu Jamini (2011) – Debut album released in Bangladesh Jibon Kotha (2013) – Released by Cozmic Harmony, Kolkata Khujey Berai (2014) – Released by G Series, Bangladesh Tumi O Ami (2015) – Released by SAREGAMA, India Tomar Songey (2023) – Released by Hindusthan Records Hriday Majhe (2023) – Released by Hindusthan Records; selections from Gitabitan

Singles and EPs

Katobar Bhebechhinu (2020) Kache Jobe Chilo (2021) Mamo Chitte Niti Nritye (2021) Ami Kemon Koria Janabo (2023) More Pathikere Bujhi Enecho (2023) Megh Bolechhe Jabo Jabo (2023) Gahono Kusumo (2023) Amar Mon Mane Na (2024) Ke Boleche Tomay Bodhu (2024)

Tomarei Koriyachi Jiboner Dhrubotara (2024) Tomay Gaan Shonabo (2024) Je Mane Na Mana (2024) Amra Emni Ese Bheshe Jai (2024) Adhara Madhuri (2025) Je Kebol Paliye Beray (2025)