“Cholo Ontoheen” releases today

“Cholo Ontoheen”, the sequel to the album “Ontoheen” is releasing today, six years after the first album was out. Written and planned by Asif Iqbal, the album brought out by Gaanchill music features Adit as the arranger, and Samina Chowdhury, Elita, Shoeb and Mahadi – alongside Adit, lending their voices.

The album will be available on mobile phone operator Grameenphone's digital portal from today.

Semi-classical, jazz, soul and fusion are the musical elements of the album, with emphasis on melody. Aside from Adit, Tushar and Nawshad, prolific keyboardists Manam Ahmed and Romel have played keys for it. Renowned Indian accordion player Suraj Sathe has also recorded for the album. Aupee Karim has done narration in a song “Esho Aj Tumi”, and was confirmed to be featuring in the music video as well. Music videos for four other songs of the album have also been made.

Besides, another album, “Ami Chhuye Dilei”, is also releasing on the same platform. The songs are written by Asif Iqbal, and composed by Naquib Khan and Mainul Islam Khan. The album features Samina Chowdhury, Fahmida Nabi, Shakila Zafar, Kanak Champa and Nancy.