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Oshomoye Dhorlam Pari by Ram Kanai Das

Nowadays launch of a music albums invariably include live renditions by respective artistes. Sometimes these live performances... 

Bhupen Hazarika - Artist who sang of the masses

It was in the early 1970s that I first heard the songs of late singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika as a first year college student... 

Abdul Latif - A spirited Lyricist, Composer and Musician

Years ago, prominent cultural figures hailing from Barisal, were invited over for the centennial celebration of Brojo Mohon... 

Parthibo’s new album Utshargo Nijegey in April

It has been a while since the band Parthibo released its debut album Baunduley in 2005. After its release the fans never... 

Gazi Mazharul Anwar - one of the most prolific of lyricists in the country

It was one of those soft rain-dappled mornings, as we listened, engrossed to the eminent lyricist, film director and producer... 

Radha Ramaner Gaan by Bishwajit Roy

The album “Radha Ramaner Gaan” won in the Best Folk Music (Loko Sangeet) category for the year 2008 at the recent... 

Mokammel Hossain - Story of a strugling veteran flute maker

At the age of 80, flute-maker Mokammel Hossain is not only engaged in his trade but also does agricultural work. In his younger... 

Bangla Band German Town - friends with great musical chemistry

The band German Town (Vermillion) made its debut in 2003 when five close friends joined hands.  Read More →

Kalim Sharafi - Epitomising Tagore songs

Kalim Sharafi, celebrated Tagore singer, passed away yesterday due to old age complications. When I heard the news, I was... 

Bangla band Owned

After years of ordinary gigs and fierce struggle to emerge in the mainstream media, underground band Owned has finally made... 

Asheq Manzur - A talented and vibrant singer

In an industry where established and popular singers rule the roost, budding artiste and unstinting music lover Asheq Manzur,... 

Farid Ahmed - A composer, music director for TV plays

A composer, music director, and creator of theme music for TV plays - Farid Ahmed is a man of multiple talents. He began... 

Port City Rock Band My 31st Demerit

Students breaking rules at William Carey Academy Chittagong are handed demerits; and once their bad deeds add up to 31, expulsion... 

Shakila Zafar - 30 years of music

Shakila Zafar is the ever smiling, amicable artiste whose melodious voice has been entertaining the Bangladeshi audience... 

Baul singer Abdul Hamid - a rising star

Baul singer Abdul Hamid is a rising star. A regular performer of Baul songs in Jhenidah and neighbouring districts, he unfailingly... 

Shayan - A singer, lyricist and composer for Jibonmukhi Gaan

Her rise to recognition as a singer/lyricist/composer has been like a Paulo Coelho story. Clad in black, with a guitar and... 

Play on Baul Shamrat Shah Abdul Karim

The life and songs of ‘Baul Shamrat’ Shah Abdul Karim (1916-2009) will soon come to stage. Theatre troupe Subachan... 

Musical album featuring four actors coming soon

Songs recorded by four popular TV actors - Fazlur Rahman Babu, Chanchal Chowdhury, AKM Hasan and Shamim Zaman — are... 

Ustad Shahabuddin Khan - a self made flutist

Ustad Shahabuddin Khan creates a mesmerising environment with his flute. Today he is a renowned flutist not just in Mymensingh...