Lucky, Happy – both gifted musicians

The Akhand family gifted the Bangladesh music arena with two bright stars -- Lucky Akhand and his younger brother Happy Akhand.
22 April 2017

Reminiscing Lucky Akhand’s musical journey

Lucky Akhand is one of the most gifted musicians to have ever come in the Bangla music arena, with many remarkable compositions that have touched the hearts of millions over the years.
21 April 2017

“Used to sing in trains for money”

Bollywood actor-singer Ayushmann Khurran says he used to perform in express trains from Delhi to Mumbai and collect money during his college days.
20 April 2017

Quddus Bayati enthrals Mymensingh audience

A mesmerising performance by Abdul Quddus Bayati entertained the huge audience at Mymensingh Town Hall premises.
19 April 2017

Swagata-Sandhi release new Baishakh single

Singing siblings Swagata and Sandhi released a track recently celebrating the spirit of Baishakh and the New Year. The song, “Elo
18 April 2017

Souls rock Australia on Pahela Baishakh

Popular band Souls has rocked Pahela Baishakh festivities in Australia recently, where they performed onstage on April 16 at Leumeah
17 April 2017

Shurer Dhara and Channel i usher in Pahela Baishakh

Shurer Dhara and Channel i bid goodbye to the Bangla Year 1423 and ushered in 1424 with grand programmes at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, with support from title sponsor Sunsilk.
15 April 2017

A call for national cultural emancipation

Chhayanaut, the leading cultural institution of the country, marked the Golden Jubilee of its landmark Borshoborn programmes at the
15 April 2017

Kamal Ahmed performs at IGCC

Indira Gandhi Culture Centre organised an evening of Rabindra Sangeet by Kamal Ahmed at Sufia Kamal Auditorium of National Museum
10 April 2017

Nashid Kamal to launch new album

Renowned Nazrul exponent and professor Nashid Kamal is releasing a new album on Pahela Baishakh. Titled “Neemer Dottara,” the
10 April 2017

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts class of 2017

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions took place yesterday morning (Bangladesh) time at the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, New York, and featured emotional tributes and powerful performances.
8 April 2017

Star Melodies to beckon Baishakh with folk music

Star Melodies, the initiative of The Daily Star promoting Bangla music, will host a celebration of traditional folk songs of Bengal by
5 April 2017

Star Melodies to beckon Baishakh with folk music

Star Melodies, the initiative of The Daily Star promoting Bangla music, will host a celebration of traditional folk songs of Bengal by prominent and emerging singers of Bangladesh, on April 8, Saturday.
4 April 2017

Kishori Amonkar leading Indian classical vocalist, dies at 84

Eminent Indian classical vocalist Kishori Amonkar passed away at the age of 84 at her house in Mumbai on Monday evening. One of the finest Hindustani classical singers, Amonkar was ailing for a while, said sources.
4 April 2017

Chhayanaut's Pahela Boishakh celebrations continue

Marking the golden jubilee of Chhayanaut's celebrating Pahela Boishakh, artistes of the country's leading cultural school organised the
1 April 2017

Shreya Ghosal to perform at ICCB

Celebrated Indian playback singer Shreya Ghosal is coming to Dhaka once again to perform at a concert titled “Shreya Ghoshal Melody Night Live in Dhaka”.
28 March 2017

Yasmin Mushtari to serenade Australia

Noted Nazrul exponent Yasmin Mushtari had captivated audiences in Australia with her moving performances last year...
28 March 2017

Scorpions greet Bangladeshi fans on Independence Day

Legendary rock band Scorpions extend their greetings to the fans in Bangladesh on the eve of Independence Day.
26 March 2017

Contemporary singers' thoughts on patriotic songs

With Independence Day upon us, and every year, a number of new patriotic songs are composed and aired on the day on various TV
25 March 2017

Inside Chuck Berry's first new album in 38 years

Chuck Berry played his final concert on October 15, 2014 -- three days shy of his 88th birthday, at St. Louis' Blueberry Hill. But like
23 March 2017