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RUNA STRIKES GOLD!

Runa Laila is a living legend of the Bangladeshi music industry. She is one of the revered artistes of the subcontinent and
3 November 2016, 18:00 PM

BAPPI LAHIRI croons for Disney's new film

Indian playback composer Bappi Lahiri has crooned a new song, titled “Shona”, for the Hindi dub of Disney's latest animated
1 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Star Melodies' tribute to musical greats of Bangla Nagorik songs

Commemorating 25 years of The Daily Star, Star Melodies will hold a special musical programme, paying tribute to 25 noted
1 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Chanchal Khan to perform in “Tomay Gaan Shonabo”

Popular Tagore singer and researcher Dr. Chanchal Khan will perform on Maasranga TV's flagship musical programme “Tomay Gaan Shonabo” this Thursday at 11pm.
31 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Kiron Chandra Roy's “Megh Jamini” released

Eminent folk music exponent Kiron Chandra Roy's latest album, “Megh Jamini”, was launched through a musical soiree at The Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct on Saturday.
31 October 2016, 18:00 PM

AN ASSORTMENT OF DIVERSE MELODIES

Bangladesh's National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam enriched almost all genres of Bangla songs. His compositions are based on the solid
29 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Kiran Chandra Roy's CD to launch today

Bengal Foundation is set to launch an album by eminent folk singer Kiran Chandra Rai, titled “Megh Jamini”. The event will be held today at The Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct at 6pm.
28 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Three day Nazrul Mela begins at Bangla Academy today

A three-day BRAC Bank Nazrul Mela is on from October 27 to October 29 at the Bangla Academy premises. Organised by
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM

New-look Black release Un-Manush

It has been a decade and a half since Black broke out into the country's music scene with “Amar Prithibi”, introducing a
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Baul evening “Bhab Toronge” in Mymensingh

An enthralling evening of baul songs, involving young baul artistes was held at the town's Advocate Tareque Smriti auditorium on Sunday evening.
25 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Amitava Mukherjee performs at BNM

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) organised a musical evening by noted artiste Amitava Mukherjee from India at Poet Sufia Kamal Auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum (BNM), Shahbagh on October 22. The artiste performed a wide variety of songs at the event.
23 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Shuvra Debnath performs at AFD

A Rabindra Sangeet evening by Shuvra Debnath was held at the Auditorium Nouvelle Vague of Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) in the capital on October 21.
22 October 2016, 18:00 PM

New Prince albums announced

One of the biggest questions surrounding Prince's untimely death this past April was: what's going to happen to the vault? The
21 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Shafin pays tribute to mother Feroza Begum

Shafin Ahmed is primarily known as the leading vocalist of one of the most prominent rock bands in the country, Miles.
21 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Nazrul Mela to begin at Bangla Academy

Nazrul Sangeet Shilpi Parishad (NSSP) is organising a three-day Nazrul Mela at the Bangla Academy premises from October
20 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Nobel prize winner Dylan, the sculptor

Bob Dylan has 48 albums to his name, penned more than 600 songs, won a Nobel Prize but his talents are not limited to simply words, he can even create magic with iron.
20 October 2016, 09:45 AM

Madonna named Billboard's Woman of the Year

Following a year where she extended her record as the highest-grossing female touring artist of all time, Madonna will receive Billboard's 2016 Woman of the Year award.
16 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Bob Dylan makes no mention of Nobel Prize during Las Vegas show

US singer Bob Dylan, who has won the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature, barely spoke to the audience about the coveted prize during his first public performance since the announcement.
15 October 2016, 05:55 AM

A platform for indigenous rock stars

Indigenous rock 'n' roll is not part of the mainstream music in the country, as it has its own cultural traits. Additionally, the platform it provides is quite niche, and therefore does not admit many young indigenous musicians to showcase their musical talents.
11 October 2016, 18:00 PM

McCartney, Young deliver powerful sets at Desert Trip

Paul McCartney and Neil Young delivered powerful, inspiring sets - and performed together - at the second night of the all-star Desert Trip festival.
10 October 2016, 18:00 PM