“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, 18:00 PM

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, 18:00 PM

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, 18:00 PM

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, 18:00 PM

Tanjina Toma to perform at IGCC today

Tagore singer Tanjina Toma will perform at a solo musical soiree today (December 11) at 6: 30pm at Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) in Gulshan.
10 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Hridoy Khan sings first patriotic song

Hridoy Khan has been in the pop music circuit for a good while and has carved a niche for himself with his catchy tunes. But this time, he has broken out of his comfort zone to sing a patriotic song, marking the month of victory.
9 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Dahlia Ahmed performs at IGCC

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) organised an evening of recitation by Dahlia Ahmed at its auditorium in Gulshan on December 5.
7 December 2015, 18:00 PM

U2 pays tribute to Paris attack victims

Returning to Paris for a set of concerts at AccorHotels Arena on December 6-7, U2 remembered those that died in the November 13...
7 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Mridula Samadder performs at IGCC

Promising singer Mridula Samadder performed in a solo musical soiree at Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) at Gulshan on November 28. IGCC organised the musical evening.
6 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Ghazals at Alliance Francaise

Cultural personality Kamal Lohani launched the Ghazal evening at the Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD) courtyard, on December 4. He
5 December 2015, 18:00 PM

In conversation with the masters

The fourth edition of Bengal Classical Music Festival wrapped up Tuesday night with a promise to return next year. During the festival,
5 December 2015, 18:00 PM

BBC Music Awards reveals nominee shortlist

The nominations for the second annual BBC Music Awards are here, and Adele and Florence + the Machine dominate the playing field.
3 December 2015, 18:00 PM

National Anthem in Philharmonic flavours

“Amar Shona'r Bangla, Ami Tomaye Bhalobashi …” the single musical verse that connects all Bangladeshis, transcending geographical and time borders.
3 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Spellbound by the sounds

It was a mesmerising game of melody incorporating ragas and rhythms, taal and laya, gamak and meend, pukar and murki, taan and behelawa that world's finest music maestros presented in the five-night long world's largest Bengal Classical Music Festival, that
2 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Ustad Rashid Khan Rekindling romance with music

Padma Shri Ustad Rashid Khan is thought to be the most popular classical music maestro of the present time.
30 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Memorable debuts, and a familiar storm

The third night of the Bengal Classical Music Fest bore witness to a number of memorable debuts...
30 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Psy says 'no chance' of another Gangnam Style success

"Gangnam Style" star Psy acknowledged Monday that he could never repeat the phenomenal global success of his 2012 hit, but said he was perfectly happy being "just another" K-pop artist.
30 November 2015, 10:26 AM

To the depths of musical divinity

The second night's melodic proceedings of the fourth Bengal Classical Music Festival was evocative of many magical performances...
29 November 2015, 18:00 PM

A festival like none other

The fourth edition of Bengal Classical Music Festival is in Dhaka, and the city made no mistake in welcoming it with arms wide open.
28 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Magic on mridangam Guru Karaikudi Mani

Guru Karaikudi Mani, popularly known as 'Master Mani', is regarded as one of the greatest mridangam players in Carnatic music by the vast majority of connoisseurs and aficionados. Mani started learning Carnatic Music at the age of three with vocal training, but he soon parted with vocal and opted for percussion.
28 November 2015, 18:00 PM