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
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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
Prometheus’s message of love for elderly people
Popular rock band of the country Prometheus has launched a social awareness programme to raise awareness among the youth, especially school and college students regarding old home practice. ‘It’s becoming a growing tendency across the world, including our country, to put our elders, our aged parents to old homes,’ vocal of the band Biplob told ... Read more
Topu to release his third solo album
There is a good reason for Topu’s fans to be excited as the singer is planning to release his third solo album during the upcoming Eid-Ul-Fitr festival. The album titled Aar Tomake will feature 10 new songs, all composed by Topu himself. He has written the lyrics of nine songs for the album.
Fakir Alamgir to release album on Savar tragedy
Popular singer Fakir Alamgir is paying tribute to the victims of the Savar tragedy through releasing an audio album. The singer, who has attained popularity by rendering people’s songs, says that his album dedicated to the deceased and injured survivors of the tragedy is now in the final stage. ‘The album will contain around 10 ... Read more
Ferdausi Rahman shares her experience of over 6 decades
Ferdausi Rahman is one of the very few names in Bangla music who has been enchanting millions of hearts throughout her illustrious career of over six decades. Her immense passion made her ride along almost all the genres ranging from classical to traditional music. She was the leading female playback singer in 1960s, the golden ... Read more
Habib talks about playback compositions
Musician Habib Wahid has already firmly established himself in the music industry through his melodious compositions and his signature remixes. Recently he has been bestowed with the greatest honour for any musician in the country, the National Award-2011. Habib has won the best award as the music director for the film Projapati. ‘It’s always great ... Read more
Laila wins Close-up 1 contest
Laila won the crown of the reality show Close-up 1 Tomakei Khujchhe Bangladesh at the grand gala held on Saturday at the Bangabandu International Conference Centre. Sohag became the first runner-up and Tutul became the second runner up. Laila obtained 36 marks out of 50 from
Sujit pays tribute to his father
Onek brishty jhore tumi ele -several such popular songs had been authored by the late poet, lyricist, professor Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal. His son Sujit Mustafa, who has gained fame mainly as a Nazrul singer has made an album titled ‘Onek Bristy Jhore’ containing 10 of his father’s songs under the banner of Bengal Foundation. ... Read more
Sabina Yasmin’s first Tagore album launched
Distinguished singer of the country Sabina Yasmin’s first solo Tagore album has been released this Friday. The launch took place at the eighth Rabindra mela arranged by Private TV channel Channel i. Under the banner of Impress Audio Vision Ltd, the album titled Ami sandhyadiper shikha contains 10 timeless songs of Tagore
Lily remains busy with Tagore anniv
Renowned Tagore singer Lily Islam had a very busy day on Wednesday, which happened to be Rabindranath Tagore’s 152th birth anniversary. The artiste sang at different places on the occasion including the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and on a number of television channels. Lily Islam is currently working