Imran playbacks with Runa Laila

It was a dream for Imran to playback with celebrated singer Runa Laila, and his dream has finally come true. The talented vocalist lent his voice alongside Runa Laila for a duet song in upcoming film “Panku Jamai”.
5 January 2016

Yearlong celebrations on Abdul Karim's birth centenary

In celebration of Baul Samrat Shah Abdul Karim's birth centenary, a yearlong programme will begin in February.
3 January 2016

Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan deported from Hyderabad over ‘technical flaws’

Immigration officials at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad deport acclaimed Pakistani singer Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to Abu Dhabi.
1 January 2016

Guns N' Roses to reunite for Coachella festival: Billboard magazine

Guns N' Roses, who became one of the top-selling bands in history despite a brief heyday..
31 December 2015

Lemmy, Motorhead frontman, dies aged 70 after cancer diagnosis

Motorhead frontman Lemmy has died aged 70, two days after learning he had cancer, the British band has announced.
29 December 2015

Musical legacy of the legend Abdul Alim

“Folk music is a very significant part of our rich folk culture. Through a lifetime of dedication and devotion to his art, the legendary folk singer Abdul Alim took our music to a greater height. I sincerely thank Abdul Alim Foundation along with Bangladesh UNESCO National Commission for its outstanding preservation and promotion of the life sketches and songs of Abdul Alim,” said Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid, as chief guest, in a programme at the National Music and Dance Centre auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on December 23.
24 December 2015

Bappa & Friends' Benanando releases today

The first studio album of Bappa Mazumder & Friends, “Benanando”, releases today.
23 December 2015

The Beatles to break music streaming boycott on Christmas eve

The Beatles will finally be available on streaming music services, from this Thursday, December 24, 2015.
23 December 2015

Preservation and promotion of Abdul Alim's songs

To preserve and promote the songs of legendary folk singer Abdul Alim, Abdul Alim Foundation has undertaken an initiative where
22 December 2015

ALIF LAILA performs at IUB

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) hosted a solo classical music concert on December 20 at IUB Auditorium in Dhaka.
21 December 2015

Aloke Kumar Sen A standout singer

Aloke Kumar Sen is a classical vocalist and ghazal artiste. Born in a musical family of Narail, he was baptised in music by his parents Bhim Sen and Shantana Sen -- both renowned jatra artistes.
19 December 2015

NWA, Deep Purple and Chicago enter Hall of Fame

Ground-breaking rap act NWA, Deep Purple and Chicago have been announced as inductees of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
18 December 2015

Musical evening at IGCC

Indira Gandhi Culture Centre is organising a musical evening of Bulbul Mahalanobish on December 19, at the IGCC, Gulshan-1, Dhaka.
17 December 2015

Sony Music India partners with Creinse

Creinse Limited, a leading brand innovation, music and entertainment company in Bangladesh, recently announced its official alliance with world's leading
17 December 2015

Chhayanaut's Shuddha Sangeet Utshab begins today

Chhayanaut's annual Shuddha Sangeet Utshab begins today (December 17) at its main auditorium in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The two-day classical music festival, comprising three sessions, will end on December 19 morning.
16 December 2015

BSA holds Bijoy Utsab

The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) organised a four-day Bijoy Utsab (Victory Festival) marking Martyred Intellectuals Day (December 14) and Victory Day (December 16)that ended yesterday. The programmes included discussions, children's drawing competition, acrobatics display, stage drama, recitation, musical and dance performances and a photo exhibition.
16 December 2015

“Bijoy Nishan Urchhe Oi”

Rafiqul Alam has made a name for himself in the country's music industry in the past few decades with his melodious voice. A singer
15 December 2015

Fighting for the country with music

Liberation War of 1971 ignited patriotic passion of many artists, singers and cultural activists who, on their front, fought for the
15 December 2015

Of melodies and rhythms

The first episode of Darbari, a new platform for classical music, was held at the main auditorium of Chhayanaut, Dhanmondi on December 11. Avant-garde Productions organised the event, sponsored by Opsonin.
12 December 2015

Two Priyanka Gope albums in the pipeline

Two solo adhunik albums of accomplished singer Priyanka Gope are in the pipeline. An album produced by G-Series will be available in the audio market next February.
10 December 2015