(...continued) Solo female performer Mehreen took the stage next. 'Anari' was the song with which she started her performance. The crowd loved her performance and cheered. 'Shanai' was her next number and the crowd enjoyed this one even more. Famous Latin number 'Lambada' was next. Mehreen's remarkable performance came to an end with the song 'Dekha Hobe'.
The band that gained quite some popularity within a very short time, Vikings was next. They started their performance with their own number 'Shomoy'. One after another they enthralled the crowd with their famous numbers such as 'Din Joto' and 'Tumi Kotha Dao'. The last song that Vikings performed was 'Jibiner Kolahol' the number that earned them the Star Search 1999 title.
For the first time famous male singer Hasan's new band Shadhinota performed live. The crowd greeted him and his new band as they walked on stage. At first Hasan sang some of his all time favorite numbers such as 'Ato Koshto', 'Ekaki', 'Guru' and 'Bangladesh'. The crowd loved their performance. Then Shadhinota performed two numbers 'Ekla Cholo Re' and 'Karbala' from their debut album, which is due next Eid. With these two numbers Shadhinotas performance came to an end.
Long awaited Nagar Baul took the stage next. As the daylight swept away and the colourful lights flashed on the stage the Army Stadium took a new look. The crowd went crazy as James walked on stage. With a harsh voice James apologized to the audience for having a bad throat and then started their performance with his famous number 'Dukhini Dukho Koro Na'. But as soon as he started the song it was clear that having a bad voice was not a problem at all because the audience sang along with him so loudly that James hardly needed to sing. One after another Nagar Baul performed their famous numbers such as 'Bijli', 'Dushtu Cheler Dol' and 'Mira Bai'.
The crowd started singing and dancing and the whole army stadium wore a festive look. With the famous number 'Jatra' Nagar Baul concluded their performance.
The last but not the least LRB was next to perform. LRB's Ayub Bacchu walked on stage and thanked the crowd for singing along with James as he had a troubled voice. Then the band enthralled the audience with non-stop performance of their all time favourite numbers such as, 'Gotokal Rate', 'Mon Chaile', 'Ghum Bhanga Shohor', 'Rupali Guitar', 'Madhobi' and 'Tara Bhora Rate'.
The audience was moved to experience their superb performance. They sang and danced along with the band. The number 'Baro Mas' was performed next. The song with which the PEPSI 'Rock the New Year' came to an end was 'Ural Dibo'.
Once again Pepsi proved that music is the best celebration and presented the audience an unforgettable evening.
Courtesy : The Daily Star
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