Boatman's Song

\"Boatman’s Song\" is a track performed by Indian classical vocalist Kartik Das. The composition appears as the sixteenth track on the official soundtrack for the 2006 film The Namesake, directed by Mira Nair. The soundtrack album released on March 6, 2007 under the label Rounder Records in CD format.

The track runs for 1 minute and 27 seconds. Das delivers the vocal in a traditional Bengali folk style, characterized by minimal instrumental accompaniment. The song reflects themes tied to the film’s narrative, which explores cultural identity and migration between India and the United States. Specific lyrical content and musical arrangement details remain undocumented in available sources.

The The Namesake soundtrack features a blend of original compositions and licensed tracks, with contributions from artists like Nitin Sawhney and Anoushka Shankar. \"Boatman’s Song\" stands as one of two vocal pieces by Das included in the album, the other being \"Phire Esho (Come Back to Me)\". The film’s score and songs received attention for their integration of Bengali folk elements within a contemporary cinematic context.

No commercial singles or extended versions of \"Boatman’s Song\" were released outside the soundtrack. The track’s reception and chart performance, if any, are not publicly recorded. The album itself was distributed primarily in North America and India, with Rounder Records handling physical and digital releases during its initial cycle.