He made jazz under air raids - and built an Indian city's music scene
Summary
KC Sen was a key figure in Kolkata’s music scene during the 1940s, especially known for continuing jazz performances even during Japanese air raids. He founded a talent agency called Band Wagon and worked to keep music alive during World War Two, while also serving as a war correspondent.Key Facts
- KC Sen was a jazz musician and bandleader in Kolkata during the 1940s.
- He recorded music during Japanese air raids, often pausing to take cover when sirens sounded.
- The proceeds from a wartime recording went to the East India War Fund to support the war effort.
- Sen was also a Reuters war correspondent at the Burmese front during World War Two.
- He came from a family with a strong cultural background in music and the arts.
- Sen founded Band Wagon, a talent agency that influenced Kolkata’s music scene.
- After the war, he became head of programming at All India Radio in Kolkata.
- He helped create the Calcutta Swing Club, promoting jazz music in the city.
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