I suspect that when you say the Bengalis you re actually referring only to one segment of the Bengali-speaking world. This is perhaps the real problem. It is true that bhadralok West Bengalis often see themselves as being in some sort of decline. I love Hindusthani classical music. My favourite Bengali musical forms are Shyama-sangeet, tappa, Baul and Bhatiali.
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