Hemanta Mukhopaddhay's 29th death anniversary today

Hemanta Mukhopaddhay was a phenomenon of his time. He had a baritone voice, much like Pankaj Mullick, another pioneer in Bangla film music. The enchantment that Hemanta had weaved during his legendary career lives on 29 years after his death on 26 September, 1989.
25 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Legacy of Rock electrifies the port city

Rock music electrified Chattogram last weekend, when some of the top bands of Bangladesh came together to perform at the Legacy of Rock n' Roll concert. Presented by Dan Cake, the third chapter of the ongoing rock show attracted a large number of Chittagonian rock music lovers.
23 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Why bands like The Seesaw Quartet need your attention

Recently, I was welcomed to witness an up-and-coming jazz band in Dhaka, The Seesaw Quartet, at Alliance Française de Dhaka, Dhanmondi.
20 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Channel i to honour Subir Nandi with Lifetime Achievement Award

Subir Nandi, who is a remarkable singer, will add yet another trophy to his cabinet as he receives the Channel i Music Awards 2018's
20 September 2018, 18:00 PM

'Sunaad': A memorable musical soiree

This month, young apprentices of Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay created an escape for the city dwellers with their enticing performances of evening ragas throughout a two-day musical soiree at Chhayanaut.
20 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Dhikkar Amay – Gods Must Be Crazy

A large portion of the audience of rock music today is left relatively uncatered to- ones I would like to call 'nostalgia-mongers.' There are a lot of people who just want pure, unadulterated hard-rock, much like the days when Artcell reigned supreme and underground concerts were still 'in'.
18 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Bengal's classical music soiree 'Sunaad' ends today

To promote and disseminate North Indian Classical Music in Bangladesh, Bengal Foundation has set up Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay in Dhaka, where young and talented singers are learning classical music under eminent Gurus of the subcontinent in a congenial aura.
17 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Revisiting the songs of soul

Folk Music takes a prominent place in Bangladeshi culture. Following the Guru-Shishya Parampara many mystic bards have been carrying
17 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Enabling the music community

National Music House (NMH) is a musical instrument manufacturer and importer based in Dhaka which makes top-class exclusive musical instruments and imports from noted brands like Conn & Selmer, Buffet Cram Pone, Yamaha, Ludwig and several others.
17 September 2018, 18:00 PM

'DIFFERENTLY ABLED, NOT DISABLED!'

In a noble initiative, Bangladesh Musical Bands Association (BAMBA) has partnered up with the Ministry of Social Welfare and PFDA – Vocational Training Center to arrange a stellar concert on September 28. The concert will raise awareness for autism, which is a commonly neglected phenomenon in Bangladesh.
16 September 2018, 18:00 PM

German-Swiss band Raggabund rocks Dhaka

Goethe-Institut Bangladesh and its five partner schools, Oxford International School, European Standard School, South Point
12 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Stars power 'Electricity and Fuel' week 2018 with stellar tribute

The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Bangladesh has recently celebrated 'Electricity and Fuel week', commemorating the steadfast success and achievements of the ministry.
11 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Chirkutt coming to Australia for the first time

Internationally acclaimed Bangladeshi fusion band Chirkutt is all set to leave Dhaka on October 10 for their first tour in Australia. They
10 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Remembering A Music Legend Feroza Begum

It is impossible to evaluate the evolution of Nazrul Sangeet without considering the immense contribution of Feroza Begum. Yesterday marked the fourth death anniversary of the iconic singer.
9 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Celebrating Rabindranath in his prime

A touch of grandeur surrounded the The Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct yesterday, as Star Melodies hosted “Tagore- 20th Century Bard in his Prime”.
8 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Sodium Batir Gaan illuminates TSC

Echoes of delight resonated in a very crowded TSC, University of Dhaka on Thursday night.
7 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Ozzy drops his first single

Azraf R Ahmed, better known by his stage-name Ozzy, has released his first single through GP Music. The track is called Lose Control,
6 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Fostering a connection through music

Neel Sarkar is an instrumentalist and composer from Shantineketan, India, who started his musical journey at the early age of nine.
5 September 2018, 18:00 PM

In remembrance of Abdul Alim

Today marks the 44th death anniversary of the noted folk maestro, Abdul Alim. He recorded over 300 Gramophone records and sang playback in over 100 films. One of his most notable work is playback for the famous film, Mukh O Mukhosh.
4 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Slim Shady stupefies

Just eight months after his album Revival, which was not up to the “Eminem standard” according to many, the talented rapper recently
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM