Warfaze reprises ‘Obak Bhalobasha’ in magical Coke Studio outing

Warfaze’s “Obak Bhalobasha” can be said to be a cult classic that remains cherished by those who grew up in the ‘90s. With its meaningful lyrics and beautiful arrangement, it holds an important place in our childhood memories. Therefore, when Coke Studio Bangla announced, that they were going to rearrange the song for its third season, everyone eagerly anticipated Warfaze’s majestic performance.
25 May 2024, 13:37 PM

Popeye presented a warm musical night to remember

Raffan Imam, a Bangladeshi musician popularly known as Popeye, named his band after his stage name, Popeye Bangladesh. They have become yet another name of craze amongst the country’s youth. Being a permanent resident of The United States, Popeye can hardly visit Bangladesh for concerts. But this time he arrived in Bangladesh for his first solo concert titled “Popeye: A Night to Remember”, held at the Liberation War Museum of Agargaon in Dhaka on May 24 (Friday).
25 May 2024, 08:30 AM

‘Toofan’ drops ‘Ura Dhura’ teaser featuring Pritom Hasan

Shakib Khan and Mimi Chakraborty starrer “Toofan” has officially released the teaser for its first song, “Lage Ura Dhura”.
25 May 2024, 06:20 AM

Dola sets the bar

The talked-about singer, praised for her performance in the recent advertisement jingle “Boishakhe Banglami-Hok Ullash”, recently dropped by The Daily Star office for an exclusive photoshoot. While sipping a cup of black coffee, fitness enthusiast Dola spoke about her career in music and law, revealed her fitness secrets, and provided exciting updates on her musical journey.
24 May 2024, 18:05 PM

Chhayanaut arranges three-day Nazrul Utsav

Various organisations in the capital have arranged diverse events surrounding Nazrul’s birthday. Bengal Foundation has also organised a two-day event.
24 May 2024, 11:06 AM

Gems of Nazrul to release special music video for Nazrul Jayanti

Gems of Nazrul has crafted its 31st artistic music video "Joy Hok”, in commemoration of the 125th birth anniversary of our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam this year. This video is centred on several iconic Nazrul songs that ignited the spirits of the youth during the anti-colonial era and the 1971 War of Independence.
23 May 2024, 13:39 PM

Concert marking Bappa Mazumder’s 30-year career to be held tomorrow

Musician Joy Shahriar will open the show the concert for Bappa Mazumder. The “Bonomali” famed singer will then perform some of the most beloved songs from his extensive body of work.
23 May 2024, 11:24 AM

Charlie Colin, founding member and bassist of band Train, dies at 58

Charlie Colin, the bassist and co-founder of the American pop-rock band Train, renowned for their early 2000s hits such as "Drops of Jupiter" and "Meet Virginia", has passed away at the age of 58.
23 May 2024, 10:35 AM

KK's final track, recorded a week before his passing, to release soon

Renowned Indian singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, tragically passed away on May 31, 2021, shortly after his final live performance. The artiste spent the last moment of his life on the musical stage he passionately adored. KK experienced a heart attack right after concluding his live performance. The news of his sudden death following the show left fans devastated.
23 May 2024, 10:26 AM

Zayed Khan to attend ‘Bangladesh Festival London’ alongside rock guru James

This time the popular actor Zayed Khan has traveled to London, accompanied by rock guru James. The duo is all set to participate in the upcoming concert titled "Bangladesh Festival London", scheduled to take place on May 26-27.
23 May 2024, 05:54 AM

Farooque Bhai Project announces show ‘Raater Belaye’, set to entice audience tomorrow

Band Farooque Bhai Project has officially announced its comeback after a two-year hiatus. After entertaining a crowd of 20,000 at an open-air stadium, the band is eager to reconnect with fans in a more intimate environment.
22 May 2024, 12:47 PM

‘Guitar Clinic With Oni Hasan’: An evening of six strings and beyond

The show “Guitar Clinic With Oni Hasan” meticulously organised by Mavix Global at the Liberation War Museum auditorium last Thursday (May 16) featured musical maestros like Mizan Rahman and Ershad Zaman. The event was a rather dreamlike affair — especially for the up-and-coming guitar enthusiasts amongst the audience inside the venue.
20 May 2024, 12:39 PM

Four veteran figures to receive Nazrul Padak this year

This year, four veteran figures are set to be honoured with the Nazrul Padak, as announced by the Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University. The recipients of the award include renowned Nazrul Sangeet artistes Dalia Nausheen and Salahuddin Ahmed, alongside esteemed researchers Dr Gulshan Ara Kazi and Anupam Hayat.
20 May 2024, 10:59 AM

AR Rahman talks about his love for Bangla and Bangabandhu

AR Rahman is currently at the 77th Cannes Film Festival to unveil his musical documentary "Headhunting to Beatboxing".
20 May 2024, 05:40 AM

Popeye to perform first solo concert in Dhaka

Renowned for his contributions to the music industry, Raffan Imam, affectionately known as 'Popeye,' has been sweeping audiences off their feet with his voice for more than a decade. Throughout his extensive career, Popeye has produced numerous popular tracks, including hits like “Neshar Bojha,” “Tikto Shotto,” “Bishanna Shundor,” “Moron Iccha,” and “Raat Kotha.” Despite his permanent residence in the United States, Popeye has been a rare presence in concerts in his home country.
20 May 2024, 05:25 AM

Canada chants ‘Artcell, Artcell!’ as beloved band celebrates 25 years

On May 5, Toronto’s Hamilton saw what was the largest audience for a band in decades. To everyone’s surprise, it was not a North American band, but a Bangladeshi one, celebrating 25 years of their glorious music on tour.
18 May 2024, 13:31 PM

‘Dilaram’ singer Hamida Banu’s hope for a home remains unfulfilled

Nine months ago, the Sunamganj deputy commissioner promised the homeless Hamida Banu a shelter project house in Sunamganj. However, despite their assurance, the 48-year-old folk musician still finds herself without a place to call home as the uncertainty of whether she will ever receive it looms over her like an empty roof.
18 May 2024, 10:07 AM

Asif Akbar makes an appearance on BBC’s ‘Nadia Ali Show’

Bangladeshi musician Asif Akbar recently attended an event hosted by the international media giant BBC in the UK. He engaged in a lively conversation on “The Nadia Ali Show” at the BBC's London headquarters.
18 May 2024, 05:44 AM

Monali Thakur's mother passes away

Confirming the news, Monali Thakur shared on social media, "The chains have broken... the suffering has finally ended." This loss comes nearly three years after the death of their father, singer and actor Shakti Thakur, during the Covid pandemic.
17 May 2024, 14:35 PM

Elita Karim makes OTT debut

Earlier, the first look of FS Nayeem in the "Kaalpurush" teaser surprised the audience, as he underwent a massive transformation, gaining 30 kgs for his role. 
17 May 2024, 13:38 PM