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
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Catching up with Bappa Majumdar
Bappa Majumdar is a popular name in the music industry of the country. The son of noted classical singer couple ustad Barin Majumdar and Ila Majumdar, Bappa has attained popularity as a singer as well as a music composer. Bappa has a strong base in classical music since he attended a five-year course at Monihar ... Read more
Art of Tagore’s Songs launched
A research work on Tagore song titled The Art of Tagore’s Songs by Karunamaya Goswami was unveiled on Monday at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the capital. Eminent Tagore scholar and musicologist Karunamaya Goswami took three years to accomplish the research work. Covering various aspects of Tagore song
Shakila Zafar Ventures into New Territory with Labonye Purno Pran
Shakila Zafar has been an audience favourite for her melodious ‘adhunik’ (contemporary) Bangla songs for almost three decades. In 1979, after winning a classical music competition [by Bangladesh Betar], she stepped into the Bangladeshi music scene, and since then there has been no turning back. The breaking news is that the celebrated singer is going to ... Read more
Catching up with S I Tutul
In the contemporary Bangla music scene singer S I Tutul needs no introduction. Often addressed as the ‘Surer Karigar’, S I Tutul’s popularity can be largely attributed to his innovative compositions and songs. Jai Din Jai Ekaki, Valo Lage Raat, Valo Lage Cha(n)d and Keu Prem Korey, Keu Preme Porey are some of the songs ... Read more