Bengal launches Dekho re chittokomole

Bengal Foundation launched a CD of Rabindranath Tagore's songs, titled “Dekho Re Chittokomole”, at Chhayanaut in Dhanmondi on July
30 July 2017

Down the melodic lane of Bangla music

The journey of Bengali Literature started with music, as the psalms of Charyapada bear the testimony of ancient text of Bengali
30 July 2017

“This is the highest form of honour …”

Legendary Nazrul singer Firoza Begum was born on July 27, 1926 and passed away on September 9, 2014. After her passing, Dhaka
28 July 2017

Homage to legendary music maestros

Star Melodies, an initiative for Bangla music by The Daily Star, held a memorial programme on eminent music exponents and researchers Sudhin
27 July 2017

ABDUL ALIM'S 86th birth anniversary today

Today marks the 86th birth anniversary of legendary folk singer Abdul Alim (1931-1974), His songs epitomised the very essence of Bengali folk culture and mesmerised listeners across the country. He also played an important role in popularising this form of music beyond borders.
26 July 2017

Tagore's artistic self

The 42nd session of Khamkhyali Shobha took place in the capital's Biswa Sahitya Kendra recently. Chaired by Mahmud Hashim, the event was titled “Chitroshilpi Rabindranath: Rong-Rekhar Maya-e”.
24 July 2017

Star Melodies' homage to Sudhin Das and Karunamaya Goswami

To pay homage to two eminent music exponents - Sudhin Das and Karunamaya Goswami, Star Melodies will hold commemorative programme at AS Mahmud Hall of The Daily Star Centre at 4pm on July 25.
23 July 2017

Niladri Kumar performs in Dhaka

Niladri Kumar, one of the most popular new-age sitar players from India, came back to the land of his forefathers for his maiden
22 July 2017

Star Melodies' homage to Sudhin Das and Karunamaya Goswami

To pay homage to two eminent music exponents - Sudhin Das and Karunamaya Goswami, Star Melodies will hold commemorative
22 July 2017

Linkin Park's Chester Bennington dead at 41

Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington has committed suicide at age 41.
21 July 2017

Sixth season of Shera Kontho begins

Channel i's popular singing reality show “Fizz Up-Channel i Shera Kontho - powered by Sharif Kitchen Star” went on air yesterday at Channel i.
17 July 2017

BSA celebrates composer Abdul Ahad

A discussion and musical event commemorating legendary composer Abdul Ahad was held under the initiative of Bangladesh Shilpakala
17 July 2017

Shilpakala releases massive 13,000-song archive of folk music

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) released DVDs comprising a staggering 13,000 songs, collected from five regions of Bangladesh as the Academy's initiative to collect and preserve folk culture and music, on Saturday. Along with the launch of the DVDs, a seminar and a cultural programme was also held.
17 July 2017

Homage to Sudhin Das and Karunamaya Goswami

To pay homage to the memory of two eminent Tagore and Nazrul exponents, researchers, writers and artistes – Sudhin Das
16 July 2017

Udichi celebrate Rabindranath-Nazrul-Sukanta

Bangladesh Udichi Shilpi Goshthi, one of the most prominent cultural organisations of the country, held a programme on Friday to
15 July 2017

Liza has many numbers up her sleeve

Close up i champion Liza is spending busy hours, as she prepares to release new music this upcoming Eid. For Eid Ul Azha, she is
15 July 2017

Rare unreleased Michael Jackson album goes up for auction

An album containing nine unheard Michael Jackson songs will be auctioned off by New York auction house Gotta Have Rock and Roll
13 July 2017

Kesha recorded her new album to cope with depression

In a revealing new interview with SiriusXM radio, Kesha credited a strict recording routine with helping her cope with depression.
9 July 2017

Sitarist Niladri Kumar to perform in Dhaka

Eclectic sitar player Niladri Kumar, who has made a name for himself in Indian fusion and film music, is all set to perform in Dhaka later this month.
9 July 2017

Sovvota releases debut solo album “Jodi Thakto Dana”

Popular singer-songwriter Karishma Sanu Sovvota released her debut solo album “Jodi Thakto Dana” on Friday (July 7) at the TSC
8 July 2017