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Controversy over presenting old music in new style

The scene of music in Bangladesh has evolved as the new generation takes the floor. But that does not really mean the old... 

Bangladeshi folklore research by Saymon Zakaria

“The decision to research and explore Bangladeshi folklore wasn’t instigated by some vested interest - I wasn’t... 

How rockstars celebrate the Bangla New Year

Chhayanaut’s annual Barshobaran and other cultural organisations’ special programmes for Pahela Baishakh are... 

Artcell goes places

Ershad, Lincoln, Cezanne and Shaju took their rocking sounds and unbeatable beats to the southern hemisphere. Artcell came... 

Chetonaye Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra

During the Liberation War, Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra played a crucial role. While the Freedom Fighters fought the Pakistani... 

Holi - The festival of colours

Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, was celebrated in Dinajpur and adjacent districts on March 1. The gaiety spilled out... 

Rhythmic artistry of Swarup and Mortaza

If less can be more, few people can make more out of less than the incredible Swarup Hossain, playing the tabla at this past... 

The songs we hear no more

It was the wedding of the granddaughter of famous folk lyricist Abdul Karim, when all the songs that were sung there were... 

Shahid Shadhan Music College - a tribute to our Liberation War

Shahid Shadhan Shangeet Mohabiddaloy, Pabna is one of the music colleges of the country honouring the memory of the martyred... 

Jiboner Joyogan on Radio ABC

The FM session at Radio ABC 89.2 FM every Saturday heats up with eminent film directors, photographers and lyricists at exactly... 

Artcell - Celebrating a decade of Rock n Roll

Artcell, one of the leading rock bands of the country, celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2009 with a grand concert titled... 

Jagoroner Gaan - Our History on Catalog

Music and poetry have played an integral role in shaping societies through the ages, in its fights against oppression, injustice... 

The games we played

While visiting an aunt’s place in Pabna, at the age of 12, I first heard about the game known as ‘Golla chhut’ from... 

Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra artistes honoured

The nine-day ‘Bijoy Utshab-2009′ (Victory Day celebration) is on at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). As part... 

Upholding the values of Liberation War

A discussion and reading of letters from 1971 were held in Jhenidah with a view to generate interest in the Liberation War... 

Samar Das - A glorious legacy

A prolific musician and composer, Samar Das’ contributions cannot be confined to just the aesthetic aspects of music.... 

Soul Searching in Bangla Music

When Habib Wahid burst into the music scene, he came across immediate success. “His songs were like a breath of fresh... 

Mazharul Islam - The booming voice on radio

As the young Mazharul Islam entered the stage in shining armor in the role of Tipu Sultan’s son, he had little idea... 

Baul Akbar Ali’s mission of pursuing Lalon’s philosophy

Baul Akbar Ali Shaijee regularly performs in Jhenaidah. The artiste mostly renders spiritual Pala Gaan, accompanied by other...