THE RETURN OF RAHUL

Joler Gaan celebrated the return to health of frontman Rahul Ananda in a concert at the National Theatre Hall auditorium of
27 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Bengal Foundation releases three albums

Bengal Foundation has been relentlessly working for preservation and flourish of the country's culture, and their audio label has played a valuable part in it.
26 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Charm of Korea VIII in Dhaka

As part of cultural exchange programmes between the Republic of Korea and the Bangladesh, “Charm of Korea VIII” will be held
25 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Musical tribute to Syed Abdul Hadi

Prominent singer Syed Abdul Hadi will turn 75 on July 1 this year, while his music career spans 56 years. As tribute to the
25 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Lectures on 'Relevance of Nazrul' held

Nazrul Institute organised a four day (June 20-23) series of lectures on the title “The relevance of Nazrul: from yesteryears to
24 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Police report shows 'dark side' of Michael Jackson

A newly surfaced police report related to a 2003 raid on Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch shows the late pop star's penchant for pornography and attraction to children.
23 June 2016, 05:41 AM

AFD celebrates World Music Day

Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) celebrated Fête de la Musique 2016, also known as World Music Day.
22 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Aguilera drops single for Orlando

Pop superstar Christina Aguilera dropped her last, critically under-appreciated album “Lotus” way back in 2012, but sprung a
17 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Ustad Ali Akbar Khan: The true artiste

The sobriquet of “Indian Johann Sebastian Bach” was not earned overnight by sarod maestro Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. A child prodigy, the brilliant performer, composer and teacher once said, “If you practice for ten years, you may begin to please yourself,
17 June 2016, 18:00 PM

On a path of her own

“There's a voice inside my heart, that shows me the path,” a song from her 2006 eponymous debut album “Sona”, roughly translates to in its opening verse.
16 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Beatbox Bangladesh: Not your average music scene

The mainstream music scene in Bangladesh saw the rise of rock bands and emergence of hip-hop groups, but beatboxing was unheard of until recently.
16 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Papon sings for Bangladeshi album

Popular Indian singer Papon has sung for a Bangladeshi album for the first time, in an album arranged and composed by Adit. The mixed album, also featuring Tahsan, Shuvomita and Dola, is set to release this Eid.
16 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Sharing the happiness with the less fortunate

Ayub Bachchu, one of the most prominent guitarists of the country, is invariably a major figure in Bangladesh's music. Be it with his band LRB or as a solo singer-guitarist, he has produced many hits throughout his career. The veteran shared thoughts and plans on celebrating Eid, in conversation with The Daily Star.
16 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Fourth death anniversary of Mehdi Hassan

It is ironical that Mehdi Hassan, the Pakistani “King of Ghazal” or “Shahanshah-e-Ghazal” went unremembered on June 13, 2016-- on his fourth death anniversary.
14 June 2016, 18:00 PM

[WATCH] Priyanka Chopra, JLo lipsync to Enrique Iglesias' song

The video also features international celebrities like Akon, Mila Jovovich, Ryan Seacrest, Mesut Özil, Lopez and Ronaldo among others.
12 June 2016, 07:10 AM

Former Voice contestant Christina Grimmie shot dead in Orlando

Singer Christina Grimmie, who had competed on the US TV programme The Voice, has died of her wounds after being shot in Florida, police say.
11 June 2016, 08:10 AM

Shusmita Anis' homage to Feroza Begum

Shusmita Anis, accomplished singer and niece of the legendary Feroza Begum, launched a music video album in Dhaka and Kolkata recently.
9 June 2016, 18:00 PM

[WATCH] Yusuf Islam releases emotional video

Yusuf Islam was so overwhelmed by the plight of child refugees during a recent trip to Turkey that he penned an emotional song in their honor, “He Was Alone”.
8 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Shoukhin present Nazrul songs

Shoukhin, a New Jersey-based cultural organisation, presented songs of Nazrul in Qawali style at the Nazrul Sammelon held in NY recently.
8 June 2016, 18:00 PM

BSB perform at Miss USA pageant

Brian Littrell, Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Howie Dorough and Kevin Richardson had the audience on their feet during the live medley.
7 June 2016, 18:00 PM