Sayon Mangsang

Promising flautist, saxophone player and vocalist, Sayon Mangsang is making his mark in the music industry through exciting collaborations with some of the biggest musical icons in Bangladesh. Currently, he is gearing up for the release of his single, Jodi Tumi Jante in the upcoming album The Industry Volume II. The Daily Star caught up with the versatile artiste for a round of One Minute Please!

What’s your favourite instrument to play?

Flute, for sure.

Name the musician(s) who inspire your music.

Adit Rahman, Pinto Ghosh, Kailash Kher – just off the top of my head. There are many others.

What is your dream venue for a live performance?

Madison Square Garden.

Tea or coffee?

Rong cha.

What is your go-to pastime activity?

I listen to a plethora of music on YouTube, for the most part.

If you had to choose a profession outside of the creative world, what would you choose?

Honestly, I have never played with the idea of becoming anything other than an artiste. I began playing the flute when I was very young and I can’t remember a time when I wanted to pursue anything other than music in my life.