June 2007 - Assam.Org

Twin Watch!!Rupak Kumar Bhuyan of New Jersey,popularly known as Rick, isa talented sixteen year old artist.He is a sophomore (i.e., a highschool student of Class Ten). Rick has devotedmuch time to the performing arts. Heis an accomplished actor and singer.At age nine, Rick made the debut performanceof his singing career at Y2K Assam Conferenceat the Cherry Hill Hilton, in NJ. Sincethen, he has sung all across America. Thereare scarcely any opportunities to singAssamese songs in America. So more than 95% of Rick’s performances are confined toEnglish. In addition, Rick’s acting performances are solely in English and fully confined toAmerican functions.Up to date, Rick and his twin brother Nick have recorded forty songs in five differentalbums. Of these five albums, three are in Assamese; one is in English; and the last is inHindi.At the age of thirteen, Rick and his twin brother Nick were inducted into the South JerseyChorus, representing eight counties. Since then, both have been continuously singing forthis chorus.In 2005, CN8 (a cable TV show in tri-state area of Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey)had broadcast a 15-minute segment on Rick. Besides that, Rick and Nick both appearedon the NBC Christmas Choral in the Atlantic City Area of New Jersey in 2004.Recently, Rick was selected to sing in the 2007 All State Chorus in New Jersey, representingState of New Jersey. This is a great achievement for any young aspiring artistand we wish him all the best.By Ganesh Bora, Lake Alfred, FloridaTo sample their singing (Rongali Bihu in New Jersey, 2007)1. Hussori - Bihu - Assamese:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfAy-BXpyDM2. Bihu Geet, Assamese:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGCddjKS9e43. Adhunik Geet, Assamese:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APcde9IXM1UUmesh Tahbhildar of NewJersey was inducted a lifemember of the AmericanSociety of Civil Engineers forhis life long dedication andservice to the profession ofcivil engineering.Page 6 * POSOOWA, June 2007