Shafiul Badsha wins Magic Bauliana 2022

Folk music reality show “Magic Bauliana 2022” staged the grand finale of its fourth season at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon. Dhaka’s Shafiul Badsha came out on top, as the champion, while Fokir Chan, from Netrokona, took second place. Arnab Bhattacharya of Brahmanbaria went home with the third place position, at the coveted competition.
13 November 2022, 05:00 AM

November Rains nostalgia on music lovers

The atmosphere was entirely different at the Expo Zone of ICCB, as people of all ages thronged to the venue. ‘Of all ages’ might be a cliché now, but it holds true in the case of this year’s November Rain concert, but I’ll get to that in a bit.
13 November 2022, 03:36 AM

Copyright office hands over $10,000 royalty to Shah Abdul Karim’s family

In order to preserve the musical works of Baul Shah Abdul Karim, Rabindra Shangeet artiste Rezwana Choudhury Bannya and poet Hason Raja, three new websites have been created under the initiative of the Copyright Office of Bangladesh. The inauguration event took place today at the conference room of the National Archives Building. At the event, Baul Shah Abdul Karim's family received $10,000 as a year’s worth royalty for his songs. State Minister for Cultural Affairs K M Khalid handed over the cheque to Shah Noor Jalal, son of Shah Abdul Karim.
12 November 2022, 12:23 PM

Nora Fatehi to collaborate with Nicki Minaj for official FIFA 2022 anthem

Actress-dancer Nora Fatehi will be lending her voice along with International rapper Nicki Minaj for the official football anthem – ‘Light the Sky’ for FIFA World Cup 2022.
12 November 2022, 04:40 AM

Rock Fest 3.0 and Fuad Live announced for December

This December will see Dhaka Rock Fest 3.0 and Fuad Live return together
11 November 2022, 10:33 AM

Her Loss is somewhat of an artistic evolution for Drake

The record may venture out and explore new territory, but it doesn't leave a mark like his early music used to.
10 November 2022, 17:30 PM

Bollywood’s Salman Ali sings in Bangla

Salman Ali of Indian Idol fame recently released a song, “Tu Hi Bata”, in both Bangla and English.
10 November 2022, 12:49 PM

Shakira, Pique reach agreement on child custody following split

Colombian music superstar Shakira and Spanish footballer Gerard Pique have reached an agreement over the custody of their two children following their breakup, their representatives said on Tuesday.
10 November 2022, 06:17 AM

Drake, 21 Savage sued for using Vogue name to promote album 'Her Loss'

Drake and 21 Savage have been sued by Conde Nast, publisher of Vogue magazine, for using the Vogue name without permission to promote their new album "Her Loss".
10 November 2022, 06:04 AM

Singer Akbar put on life support

On Wednesday morning, singer Akbar Ali Gazi was taken to Birdem Hospital, where he was put on life support. The singer had been in the ICU since last Saturday.
9 November 2022, 05:36 AM

The ABC generation reunites on November 12

There are few names in the history of Bangladesh’s underground music scene that ring with as much power and ferocity as Artcell, Black and Cryptic Fate. So iconic were these three bands in their individual forms, that they decided to come together and perform as a trio.
8 November 2022, 13:26 PM

Dinat Jahan Munni and daughter severely injured in car accident

Singer Dinat Jahan Munni and her daughter was injured in a massive car accident in New York, USA. Her eldest daughter, Prerona, suffered a severe head injury. The accident occurred while they were returning home from Jackson Heights, with an Uber.
7 November 2022, 10:33 AM

Lyricist Omar Farook Bishal dies in road accident

Today, beloved lyricist Omar Farook Bishal passed away after being involved in a road accident. The incident took place in Narsingdi, early in the morning.
7 November 2022, 06:41 AM

SMITHEREENS: An album that screams Joji

Joji has won the hearts of this generation again with his newest album.
6 November 2022, 16:59 PM

ABC generation returns with ‘November Rain’

Artcell, Black, Cryptic Fate – the ‘ABC’ concerts were known to be a hallmark of the 2000’s and 2010’s. After almost a decade, these three mighty bands will return to the stage with the concert, ‘November Rain Volume 2’, on November 12.
5 November 2022, 14:13 PM

Singer Akbar in ICU

Singer Akbar of “Tomar Haat Pakhar Batashe” fame is in critical condition in ICU.
5 November 2022, 12:03 PM

Ayub Bachchu’s guitars, memorabilia on display

What does one normally expect from an exhibition? Intricate pieces of framed art, curious art connoisseurs quietly observing the pieces? Strangely enough, as I walked into the houseful gallery, I found everyone singing out loud to legendary rock songs of the late great Ayub Bachchu.
5 November 2022, 04:40 AM

BTS have the most No 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart this decade

K-pop sensation BTS have chalked up the most No. 1 hits on the Hot 100 this decade, with a total of six songs topping the US singles chart, according to Billboard.
4 November 2022, 07:32 AM

His songs still echo in the wind: Kanak Chapa remembers Andrew Kishore

Today marks the birthday of Andrew Kishore, one of the most prolific playback singers in the country, who passed away on July 6, 2020, leaving a void in our hearts. The evergreen singer was considered the king of playback. The songs he voiced have reached the hearts of millions, making him an immortal legend in the music industry.
4 November 2022, 05:32 AM

The larger-than-life soundtrack of ‘Damal’

Before ‘Damal’, Raihan Rafi’s football saga based on the legendary Shadhin Bangla football team even released, it was the indomitable soundtrack that attracted the attention of fans.
3 November 2022, 12:49 PM