Susmit Bose sings 'Public Issue'

Susmit Bose on AIDS day concerting at IIT Auditorium with his band, performing what he calls his favourite definition of Urban Folk music- 'Public Issue'

Susmit Bose (Nov. 1, 1950 - ) is an Indian musician whose songs often deal with social issues; human rights, global peace and non violence. He has been making music since the 1970s and has also been involved in making documentaries and films on socio cultural aspects of India.

'Song of the Eternal Universe', released in 2008, is an experimental album with the Bauls and is a follow up to the hugely successful 'Public Issue' and "Be the Change" released in 2006 and 2007 respectively. Public Issue was his return to the studio after many years. In 2009 he released "Rock 4 Life", a rock album on HIV/AIDS with eight Rock bands from the eight States in North East India. He also released his album 'Essentially Susmit Bose' in 2009.


This was a performance for World AIDS day in Delhi in 1996. World AIDS Day, observed on 1 December every year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. Government and health officials observe the day, often with speeches or forums on the AIDS topics. Since 1995, the President of the United States has made an official proclamation on World AIDS Day. Governments of other nations have followed suit and issued similar announcements.

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