Forming bands nowadays in this country is far from being a ‘big deal’. One only needs a good drummer who is able enough to play some basic beats, a guitarist to play a couple of accurate chords and a good vocalist who sings in tune and voila! A new band is formed to join the ... Read more
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Miles leaves Dhaka today for US tour
Popular band Miles left Dhaka for its month-long official tour in the US. The band will perform several concerts in different cities in the US tour on Tuesday. It will be the Miles’ second tour in the US 16 years after since its first official visit in the US as a first Bangladeshi band in ... Read more
Audition round begins with a bang
Close Up 1 2012 Audition round begins with a bang After four years, the audition round of the much hyped musical talent hunt, ‘Close Up 1 2012’, began on September 9 at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC), Dhaka. Mohammadpur Government Physical Training College was brimming with aspiring talents, numbering not less than 26,747, at ... Read more
Leading band Miles passes a busy Eid
For over three decades, band troupe Miles has won the hearts of millions of music lovers across the country though the band’s melodious songs and stunning performances. As one of the most celebrated bands, Miles spent a busy Eid-Ul-Fitr by appearing on various television programmes. ‘It was a busy Eid for Miles; we participated in ... Read more
Mixed albums dominate Eid market
This year music lovers will be indulged in the world of music during Eid festival since the industry is buzzing with a plenty of new albums by both prominent and promising artistes. Eid market, however, will not have any band album except for LRB’s latest album Juddho released on Banglalink music station. Prometheus has also ... Read more
Solo audio album by Ferdausi Kakoli hits the market
A solo audio CD titled “Eka Boshey Thaki” has recently been released in the audio market. Ferdausi Kakoli recorded several songs originally composed by Panchokabi (Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam, DL Roy, Atul Prashad and Rajanikanta). Commitment Products has produced the album. Songs featured in the album include “Tomra Ja Bolo Tai Bolo”, “Keu Nayan ... Read more
Nakshi Kanthar Mathey: Kiran on a philosophical quest
CD REVIEW Nakshi Kanthar Mathey: Kiran on a philosophical quest Featuring 10 songs of Kabial Bijoy Sarkar, an album by Kiran Chandra Roy titled “Nakshi Kanthar Mathey” has hit the market. Bengal Foundation released the album recently. Kiran Chandra’s evocative voice with Durbadal Chattopadhyay’s apt musical arrangement adds to the soothing quality of the album. ... Read more
Bappa buzzes with new album
Four years after popular singer Bappa Mazumder has released his ninth solo studio album early this month, which has already created a buzz in the Eid market. The album, titled Bechey Thak Sabuj, features12 tracks including a Tagore song as a tribute to Rabindranath Tagore marking his 71st death anniversary observed last week
Eid for Shakila Zafar
Versatile singer Shakila Zafar has not lost an iota of her excitement for Eid even as she recovers from a bout of viral fever, which has slowed her down somewhat. Though she is not recording for any special TV show or albums at the moment, she spoke to The Daily Star about her Eid plans: ... Read more
Nancy presents mixed albums in Eid
Popular singer Nancy will present several mixed albums in the upcoming Eid. The princess of melody of the local music industry hopes that her fans will love these songs, which, she claims, will be additional treat during the Eid bonanza. Nancy has lent voice in a duet song titled ‘Bhalobasher swapno’ with Mamhmud Sunny which ... Read more
Salma’s new album
Although being engaged with husband and baby Close Up 1 famed singer Salma doesn’t forget her fans. For this reason, after two years break this folk based singer has completed works of her solo album. Title of the album is “Prem-er Janala.” This album will be released under the banner of Laser Vision this week. ... Read more
LRB to rock in Milan
Popular rock band LRB [love runs blind] is going to rock Milan, one of the vivid cities in Europe on 25th August. They will perform their new tracks along with evergreen numbers in the concert in the Italian city being invited by the Non Residential Bangladeshi. The concert will be held at the Pala I ... Read more
Bangladesh shines at music festival in Russia
Under the supervision of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, a 12 -member group was selected to participate in the ‘3rd International Music Festival, Asia Pacific Region, 2012’ in Krasnoyarsk in Russia. The festival was held from June 28 to July 4. Shyam Sundar Sikder, former Additional Secretary of the Ministry of ... Read more
Dalchhut to perform in Kolkata
As part of its continuous endeavor to promote bilateral cultural exchanges between India and Bangladesh, the Indira Gandhi Culture Centre, High Commission of India, Dhaka is organising the visit of popular Bangladeshi rock band Dalchhut to Kolkata, India from August 12-15, 2012, for a performance under ICCR sponsorship, says a press release. Dalchhut would perform
Highlighting folk music traditions of Bangladesh
Six-episode programme hosted by Momtaz on Channel 9 On the occasion of Eid, Channel 9 will air a special six-episode programme featuring folk songs of Bangladesh. The ‘uncrowned queen of Bangladeshi folk music’, Momtaz, will host the show titled “Banglar Eid Utshab”. The programme will start from Eid day and continue for six consecutive days, ... Read more
Prince Mahmud features popular solo singers
Popular lyricist and composer Prince Mahmud is coming up with a mixed album titled Oporajita featuring leading solo singers of the country targeting the upcoming Eid. Nine songs of the album have been recorded by singers like Bappa Mazumder, Nancy, Tahsan, Topu, Mahdi, Elita, Polash, Ehsan Rahi and Parvez. ‘It’s a huge project since
Ghetu Putra Kamola’s audio album released
The audio album of recently demised Humayun Ahmed’s last movie Ghetu Putra Kamol was released on Tuesday, said a press release. The album features seven playbacks of the movie and two bonus tracks. Playbacks included in the album are Baje bongshi, Saban aina dila na, Joler ghate, Amar jamunar jol dekhte kalo and three versions of ... Read more
Nancy: Moving ahead
In a short time, Nancy has carved a niche in the music scene with her unique and melodious voice. She has constantly offered fresh tunes to listeners, allowing her to stand way ahead of many of her contemporaries. Nancy recorded the song, “Ami Tomar Moner Bhetor Ekbar Ghure Ashte Chai”, two years ago for a ... Read more
“Music runs in my blood” — Kiron Chandra Roy
Rapid Fire “Music runs in my blood” — Kiron Chandra Roy Kiron Chandra Roy, a dedicated folk singer of the country, has been performing since 1976 and has contributed immensely in popularising the genre. The virtuoso singer exchanged thoughts with The Daily Star on his musical style and other issues. How and why did you take ... Read more
Bappa Mazumder’s solo album launched
Popular singer-composer Bappa Mazumder’s solo album titled “Bechey Thak Sabuj” was launched in a Dhaka restaurant on August 1. The album features 10 songs about love, patriotism, nature and contemporary issues. The title track, written by Shankar Shawjal, is based on Raga Desh. Other songs in the album are written by Zulfikar Russel, Rasel Onil, ... Read more