Celebrating the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence, London-based cultural organisation Mukto Arts will hold a five-day Bhatiali music festival. The event, titled "A Week for Bhatiali of Bengal”, will feature essays on Bhatiali's heritage by researchers, Bhatiali songs and social media premiere of a short film, along with live painting and music.

Renowned musician Tapan Chowdhury has been living in Canada for a long time, but he often visits Bangladesh for his musical commitments. He decided to stay in Canada for the safety of his family during the pandemic, but after receiving an invitation to sing at the celebrations for the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence, he was more than happy to come back to the country.

Renowned Indian singer Nachiketa Chakraborty paid tribute to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with a new song recently. Nachiketa, who sang and composed the song, wrote it with Nila Mahmud. The song highlights the life of Bangabandhu, and his undeniable contribution to the independence of Bangladesh.

Popular Battle Royale game Garena Free Fire recently released its official music video, “DNA Te Dance”. The video starred Hritik Roshan, one of India’s biggest superstars.

Celebrated musician Samarjit Roy’s new song, “Violiner Shohor” was released on his YouTube channel recently. The number, composed by renowned musician Kumar Bishwajit, is written by Mizanur Rahman Saami.

Celebrating the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence, Rabindranath Tagore's “O Amar Desher Mati” was recreated in a new musical arrangement by ten prominent singers of the country.

Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish won the top prizes at the Grammy Awards on Sunday in a ceremony that also saw Beyonce become the most awarded female artist in Grammy history.

Noted percussionists Hanif Ahammed and Partha Guha fell victim to a road accident on March 13, 2021. The accident occurred in Chattogram's Mishorai, when a lorry hit their microbus from the opposite side. While Partha died on the spot, Hanif was declared dead in Chattogram Medical College Hospital. The duo had just finished a show in Chandpur, where eminent artistes Imran and Kona also performed. Prominent singers, songwriters, and composers took to social media to express their condolences for the tragic loss.

Gaan Bangla Television is Bangladesh's premiere music channel, curating and organising music in ways that artistes have welcomed wholeheartedly. The channel's headquartesrs in the capital, however, has become a jamming hub for music stars, who thoroughly enjoy playing music casually here.

February 24, 2021, was noted musician Talat Mahmood’s 97th birth anniversary. He was seventeen when his first song was broadcast on All India Radio, Kolkata. He sang, Sab din ek samaan nahin tha, bun jaoon ga kya se kya main, Iska to kuch dhyan nahin tha. He was popular for his velvety voice.

French electronic music band Daft Punk have announced they are splitting up, industry title Variety quoted their publicist as saying on Monday, ending a 28-year collaboration that spawned dance hits including “Around the World” and “One More Time.”

Music of Bengal launched noted singer Kamal Ahmed’s album, "Ekusher Shwaralipi" on February 1, in honour of the Language Movement martyrs. The album is available for listeners on Music of Bengal’s jukebox channel on YouTube.

Young musician and producer Dameer Khan recently released his latest track, “Amar Jaan”. The song’s music video is unique, consisting of footage from his parents – Zareen Durdana and Shahbaz Khan Pilu’s wedding.

Grameenphone’s latest project, “Notun Gaaner Khoje”, gives aspiring singers and songwriters an opportunity to showcase their talent to the world by collaborating with one of Bangladesh’s best music directors, Fuad Almuqtadir. The talent hunt, which will go on till February 15, requires entrants to sing and upload an original or a cover song with the hashtag #gaanerkhoje.

The Covid-19 pandemic rendered the music industry into disarray for the first few months, one which it tried hard to fight back. Even though the year is musical activities were largely limited to online releases and ‘live’ concerts on social media, we did see a number of notable releases from artistes.

British Bangladeshi Poetry Collective (BBPC) has been selected to take part in Tower Hamlets Council’s 18th Annual Season of Bangla Drama. The programme will be live-streamed on November 18, from 5:15 pm.

“We came here with approximately $50 and a piano, and we didn’t speak the language. Now look where we are. If that’s not the American dream, what is?” – Eddie Van Halen, 2015

Eddie Van Halen, considered one of rock music's greatest guitar players and a founding member of the hugely successful rock band named after him and his drummer brother, died of cancer on Tuesday, his son has said on Twitter. He was 65.

Bangladeshi band Aurthohin’s frontman Saidus Salehin Khaled, popularly known as ‘Bassbaba’ Sumon, and his son Ahnaf Salehin Khaled, have tested positive for Covid-19.

K-Pop band BTS roars to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts in the United States, becoming the first Korean pop act to debut at No. 1.