The Ekushey Padak winner Nazrul Sangeet singer Fatima Tuz Zohra says that she welcomes experimentations with songs of this genre as long as it does not distort the original composition. In a recent programme aired on a private TV channel Zohra also presented songs using western instruments. ‘I don’t find anything wrong if some experimentation ... Read more
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Porshi 3 release soon
For her third solo album titled Porshi-3, young singer Porshi is working with Indian and Bangladeshi music composers. The album includes 11 romantic songs like Hridoy amar, Jonom jonom, Ektu Ektu, Dhiki dhiki. The songs have been penned by Asif Iqbal, Sohel Arman, Julfikar Rasel, Anurup Aich and Rabiul Islam Jibon. Bappa Majumder, Arifin Rumey,
Minerva to release its debut album
Promising groove metal band Minerva’s debut music album was launched at the production house Incursion Music’s office in Bangla Motor, Dhaka on Friday. The album titled Biday Shongbidhan, produced by Incursion Music, features eight songs including God of war, Jatra, Blood of Italia, and Sangbidhaner biday. According to the band members, with the
Hamin busy with his first solo
Lead guitarist of the popular band Miles, Hamin will release an instrumental album soon. It will be his first ever solo music album. ‘In the western countries, instrumentals are famous genre in itself. But in our country the scene is yet to be developed. I’ve also decided to tell my timeless relation and friendship with ... Read more
Shironamhin releases self-titled album
Famous rock band Shironamhin is all prepared to launch its fifth album titled Shironamhim globally on July 19. The album features 10 songs including Abar Hasi Mukh, Brishti Kabya, Michhil, Chithhi, Kori, Ahoto kichhu golpo. The songs have been written and composed by the band members. ‘I hope our fans will like this album
Chirkut set to perform live in Norway
Popular musical band Chirkut is going to perform live in concerts in six cities of Norway. Organised by Norway-based musical organisation ‘Rikskonsertene Norway,’ the first concert is scheduled to be held on September 30 in Oslo, the capital of Norway. Following that, the band will perform in five more cities—Bergen, Molde, Trondheim, Lafoten
Shakila Zafar moves audience
Popular singer Shakila Zafar entertained the audience at India Gandhi Cultural Center in Gulshan on Friday presenting an array of famous songs. She began her performance with a popular song Rimjhim brishty. The romantic number Tumi misti korey dusto bolo charmed the audience who gathered on that evening to enjoy the performance of their favourite ... Read more
Debut song released by Tahsan and the Sufis
Popular musician Tahsan formed his new band Tahsan and the Sufis last year. First song of its first album had been released on its official fan page on social network, Facebook, on June 30, vocalist of the band Tahsan informed. ‘Five songs of the album are already complete and we are working on four other ... Read more
Kumar Biswajit performs at IGCC
Noted singer Kumar Biswajit presented his hit numbers in a solo musical programme held on Friday at the Indira Gnadhi Cultural Centre in Gulshan. The singer also rendered a Tagore song and two Hindi songs of Kishore Kumar at the two-hour show. The programme began with
Gitobitan now available in DVD album
It is good news for Tagore song lovers that a complete collection of Tagore songs called Gitabitan is now available in a DVD in the city’s audio market. It comprises 4870 Tagore songs rendered by 310 artistes from 1908 to 2010. It also contains three dance
Kona’s cool performance at IGCC
Contemporary singer Dilshad Nahar Kona entertained the houseful audience on Saturday presenting her popular numbers. The young versatile singer performed songs of different tastes and genres including soft pop, pop and melodic numbers from her three albums at the solo show held at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Gulshan. She also rendered Tagore and
Nancy releases one song album
Popular singer Nancy is going to release a one song album titled Maa with a music video featuring the artiste herself. Asif Iqbal has penned the lyrics for the song Maa, which has been composed and directed by Adit. Nancy is dedicating the album to her mother who has passed away recently. ‘This is not ... Read more
Shafin’s album gets digitally released
Famous rocker and lead vocalist of the band Miles, Shafin Ahmed signed with ME Label, a product of Mushroom Entertainment Inc, as its new brand ambassador to promote digital distribution and artist ownership of content on Tuesday. At the signing ceremony, Shafin Ahmed released his new album ‘Hits of Shafin Ahmed’ (volume 1 and 2) ... Read more
Shafin Ahmed performs at IGCC
Popular rocker Shafin Ahmed, lead vocalist of the band Miles, rocked a full-house audience at Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Gulshan on Saturday evening. Accompanied by musicians on different instruments like guitar, bass, drums and violin, Shafin presented his famous numbers, most of which are his own compositions. He also presented a cover
Shakil moves audience
Renowned singer Khairul Anam Shakil moved the audience presenting Nazrul songs from his latest album on Friday at the Bengal Shilpalaya in Dhanmondi. His seventh solo Benuka was launched at the programme by Nazrul exponent Sudhin Das. Shakil presented six out of 12 songs
Bishwajit, Putul perform in charity concert
Eminent singer Kumar and Close-up 1 star Putul entertained a full house audience presenting hit numbers in a charity concert for the benefit of the of underprivileged children. Nongovernment organisation Utsho Bangladesh, which runs schools for the education of the street urchins, organised the programme on Friday at the Bangladesh National Museum auditorium.
Delving deep into mysticism
Renowned singer Farida Parveen entertained a large audience by rendering Monomohon’s songs at the Music and Dance Centre of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Wednesday. Parveen was able to convey the devotion inherent in the lyrics and compositions of the songs to the listeners through her poignant presentation of mystic numbers like Amar monpakhi mishite chay,
Shakil to release 7th Nazrul album
Renowned singer Khairul Anam Shakil is going to release his upcoming solo Nazrul Sangeet album titled Benuka on Friday featuring some evergreen Nazrul songs. Benuka will be the seventh solo album by Shakil who firmly believes in the quality of work. ‘The album will feature 12 songs of different tastes including raga based songs, ballads ... Read more
LRB to perform in Korea
Popular music band Little River Band or commonly known as LRB will be performing in Seoul, Korea for the first time tomorrow. The band will leave Dhaka for Seoul today to perform at the concert organised by a local organisssssssation of expatriate Bangladeshis. Regarding the visit, Ayub Bachchu, the chief and vocal of the band, ... Read more
Elita, Mahadi to launch their next duo album
Elita and Mahadi have started working on the sequel of their first album. The duo’s first album titled Ontohin was released in 2009. The sequel will be called Ontohin-2. The songs for the upcoming album have been penned by Asif Iqbal and composed by Adit. The album will feature romantic numbers. Mahadi and Elita said ... Read more