It is rare for a musician to receive the level irrevocable and unconditional love from the fans that Saidus Salehin Khaled, popularly known Bassbaba Sumon, has accumulated in his illustrious career. A bona fide legend in Bangladesh’s band music industry, he is a virtuoso on the bass guitar, earning him the moniker of Bassbaba. The beloved Aurthohin frontman has beaten cancer, and recently, a deadly spinal injury after spending the better part of three years in tremendous pain while in recovery. Now, the musician is back on track, fueled by the love of his fans, and his passion for music – as he talks to The Daily Star for more.

Ahead of Durga Puja, popular singer Badhon Sarker Puja recently shot the music video for her single’ Ashchey Ma Durga’.

‘Polly Samrat’ Abdul Alim ruled over the music industry with his humble and down-to-earth melodies. In his long and illustrious career, the artiste had many memorable songs to his credit, including Ei Je Duniya Kishero Lagia", "Shorbonasha Padma Nodi", and "Holudia Pakhi Shonar Boron", among others.

They famously vowed never to reform, to the disappointment of their legions of fans. But nearly four decades after disbanding, Swedish superstars Abba are on Thursday (Sept 2) expected to announce a "sensational comeback" collaboration.

 Elton John collaborated with a diverse group of celebrated musicians on his forthcoming album, which he made during the coronavirus lockdowns. Titled “The Lockdown Sessions”, the album is expected to be released on October 22. It features Dua Lipa, Stevie Wonder, Lil Nas X, Stevie Nicks, Gorillaz, Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder, rappers Young Thug and Nicki Minaj, country singer Brandi Carlile, among others.

Britney Spears and her new attorney say her father is trying to get about $2 million in payments before stepping down from the conservatorship that controls her life and money, a move they liken to extortion in a court filing Tuesday.

Kanye West donned a full face mask to host three livestreamed listening parties for his 10th studio album. Beyond that, he didn’t say a word, or even tweet. After years of alienating longtime fans with forays into conservative politics and sometimes exhausting media spectacle, pop’s King of All Controversy mostly let the music speak for him when unveiling “Donda.”

One of his most personal and well-orchestrated albums to date.

In an interview with The Sun, Michael Jackson’s brother, Tito, announced that new music featuring Michael’s never before heard tracks will be recorded and released by his siblings.

Fans have been asking ABBA for new music for nearly 40 years — and judging by a cryptic new social media post, it seems the band might finally be ready to deliver.

Today marks what would have been Michael Jackson’s 63rd birthday. The King of Pop, the Moonwalker—his music still continues to speak the untold and inspire musicians and activists around the world. Besides his dance anthems like 'Billie Jean' or 'Smooth Criminal', and his ballads like 'You Are Not Alone' or 'She's Out of My Life', he dedicated several tracks evokes social awareness.

Multi-instrumentalist and AvoidRafa frontman Raef Al Hasan Rafa recently tied the knot with Samira Kamil in an intimate wedding ceremony.

“Ballad of Bashir Saheb” is an incredibly catchy blues number by debutants D Block Band, composed of long-time friends who are successful in different spheres of life.

Eminent singer Samina Chowdhury was born on this day in 1966 in Dinajpur. She studied in Agrani School and College in Dhaka.

Commemorating the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 45th death anniversary, Chhayanaut organised a cultural programme, titled “Milone Birohe Nazrul”. The event was held online yesterday at 9 pm on their Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Eminent Nazrul Sangeet exponent Sadya Afreen Mallick is one of the most celebrated names in the music industry. In addition to being awarded the prestigious Nazrul Puroshkar by Nazrul Institute, the Ministry of Culture in 2016 and the Gold Medal by Anandadhara, she also won the Gold Medal at Chhayanaut. The 45th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, the artiste talks about her initiatives to popularise the poet’s creations among the younger generations, and more.

Today is the 45th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. Different organisations and institutions have arranged online programmes to pay tribute to him.

Kanye just wants to be Ye.

Celebrated singer Nazmun Munira Nancy recently got engaged to Mohsin Mehedi, the Chief Operating Officer of music production company, Anupam Recordings, at a private ceremony amongst their close family members. Mehedi is also a lyricist.

Noted singer-songwriter and drummer Raef Al Hasan Rafa of AvoidRafa, tied the knot with Samira Kamil in a private ceremony, yesterday. The news soon was announced to his fans by Rafa on his Facebook after the ceremony.