Artcell last performed in Australia in November. The band had been away from concerts for several months. Jewel said the break followed personal and other reasons, including the death of vocalist Lincoln’s mother.

Walking into a “Cyberpunk 2077”-themed café in Bassbaba Sumon’s residence, it was clear that the SEA legend had ventured into another passion after checking every bucket list item possible for a musician. He started his career in his teens, becoming a cultural icon while revolutionising how the bass, as an instrument, is perceived in Bangladesh, and later collaborating with international musicians like Frank Gambale, Bob Franceschini, and Bubby Lewis.

Celebrated singers Runa Laila and Baby Naznin are set to appear together for the first time on BTV’s long-running magazine programme “Anandamela”.

A large-scale concert titled “Rocka Rolla Reforged” will be held on May 15 at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB).

The livestream will be available free on Apple Music without a subscription during its premiere. Afterward, the full concert film and a Spatial Audio live album will remain accessible on demand for Apple Music subscribers.

On May 22, the band will celebrate that journey with “25 Years of Nemesis — Eto Diner Poreo Je” at InterContinental Dhaka’s Winter Garden. For a band born out of rooftop rehearsals and underground gigs, reaching the 25-year mark is not merely an anniversary. It is evidence of endurance.

Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, accusing the tech giant of using her image on television packaging without permission.

Popular Bangladeshi singer Balam is returning with a full-length album after more than a decade. Titled “Maola”, the project marks the musician’s fifth solo album and his first complete album release in many years.

Bangladeshi-American DJ Sanjoy is among the featured performers and will appear in the United States’ opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12, where the US will face Paraguay. The main stage will also feature global stars such as Katy Perry and BLACKPINK’s Lisa.

The first evening of Chhayanaut’s two-day “Rabindra Utsab 1433” unfolded yesterday at the Chhayanaut Milonayoton, as artistes and audiences gathered to celebrate the 1433rd birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore through music, recitation and performance.

Prof Das will receive the award for his contributions to Rabindranath Tagore research, while Bulbul Islam is being recognised for his work in Rabindra Sangeet.

To mark the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, legendary Bangladeshi band Souls has released a special rendition of the iconic song “Megh Boleche Jabo Jabo Ebar”, featuring vocals by Partha Barua. The track premiered on the band’s YouTube channel and Spotify on Thursday (May 7) at 5:00pm.

It is easier to preserve the grand aesthetics of Tagore than to confront the difficult ones. Rabindra Sangeet survives in carefully rehearsed cadence, quotations circulate endlessly online, and institutions commemorate him with ritual precision.

The classic and widely cherished Tagore composition has been reintroduced to contemporary listeners through a modern musical arrangement.

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The report also stated that Jackson currently leads on Apple Music, iTunes, YouTube, Shazam and Deezer, while narrowly trailing Bieber on Spotify.

Organised with support from the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the event will feature Rabindra Sangeet, dance, recitations, discussions, theatre productions and an art exhibition dedicated to the Nobel laureate poet.

Legendary Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila has dismissed rumours surrounding her death, calling them “strange misinformation” after false reports spread widely across social media following an event in Delhi.

Popular Bangladeshi band Ashes has announced a staggered release strategy for its upcoming music, confirming that new songs will be unveiled every 15 days as part of two albums — “Bivrom” and “Danahin Pakhi”.

Married since 1993, the two have built parallel careers in music and dance but have not previously appeared together as co-performers. Munmun Ahmed said the idea grew from audience interest in seeing a joint presentation. “We understand each other well. This kind of collaboration can create a distinct stage experience,” she said.