‘Cholo Bangladesh Concert’ marks striking impression

Dhaka witnessed a mighty crowd of music lovers this year at yesterday’s “Cholo Bangladesh Concert” organised by the telecom giant Grameenphone and AsiaticExp at the Army Stadium. The star-studded line-up consisting of some of the finest musical acts of the country varying across genres, delivered yet another show for audiences to cherish for a long time.
21 October 2023, 16:40 PM

Masha Islam soars to victory for ‘Teka Pakhi’

Masha Islam, the gifted sensation who initially took YouTube by storm, received the award for her enchanting rendition of "Teka Pakhi" from the film "Dui Diner Duniya", directed by Anam Biswas
21 October 2023, 13:40 PM

BTS' Jimin reveals he needs to be ‘skinny to look good during photoshoot’

After releasing his debut solo music album "Face" in March, the BTS famous musician Jimin is now preparing for his new solo documentary titled "Jimin's Production Diary", slated to be released this month.
21 October 2023, 05:21 AM

MTV Europe Music Awards cancelled amid Israel-Gaza crisis

Next month's MTV Europe Music Awards in Paris has been cancelled, organisers said on Thursday, citing "the volatility of world events" amid the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza.
20 October 2023, 05:47 AM

Dhak: A historic Bengali instrument on the cusp of being endangered

The Dhak is the epitome of quintessential Bengali music, but how are the Dhakis—the ones who have kept this art form alive for generations—actually doing?
20 October 2023, 05:05 AM

Barcelona get ready to rock with Rolling Stones logo on shirt for Clasico

Barcelona and the Rolling Stones have joined forces and the club's kit will feature the band's famous tongue and lips logo for next week's Clasico against Real Madrid, the LaLiga club announced on Thursday.
20 October 2023, 04:23 AM

Taylor Swift surprises fans with ‘Cruel Summer’ remix

Taylor Swift has dropped a fresh take on her popular song "Cruel Summer" in the form of a live version from her Eras Tour, coupled with a brand new remix by LP Giobbi.
19 October 2023, 05:28 AM

Winners of Channel i Music Awards this year

Bangladesh National Film Award recipient Shujeo Shyam, who is also an artiste at the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the award ceremony.
19 October 2023, 02:51 AM

‘Cholo Bangladesh’ concert set to boost the spirit of cricket

A concert titled “Cholo Bangladesh” has been arranged by Grameenphone in view of the Tigers performing on the biggest stage of the cricket world. The programme will be a musical extravaganza to celebrate the national cricket team’s journey to the ICC Cricket World Cup, so far. The event has been scheduled to be held at the Bangladesh Army Stadium on Friday, October 20.
18 October 2023, 10:29 AM

Nusraat Faria to host Sunsilk-Channel i Music Awards this year

At this year's event, the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award would be bestowed upon the distinguished music artiste Sujeo Shyam, a recipient of the Ekushey Padak and the National Award.
18 October 2023, 09:05 AM

AB Foundation announces Ayub Bachchu museum, release of 200 songs in tribute

Today marks the fifth death anniversary of rock legend Ayub Bachchu. On this day in 2018, the iconic singer left us at the age of 56. Ayub Bachchu's untimely demise left a void in the music industry and the hearts of countless fans. Born in Chattogram on August 16, 1962, he was not only a rock guitarist but also a composer, singer, and songwriter.
18 October 2023, 05:55 AM

Jungkook to collaborate with Shawn Mendes, Ed Sheeran for new album

BTS famous musician Jungkook is now gearing up to collaborate with United States based musician Ed Sheeran and Canada based musician Shawn Mendes for his upcoming solo album "Golden".
17 October 2023, 05:31 AM

Pilu Khan and Elita to perform timeless classics at 138 East

The event, titled "Soulful Soiree" featuring Pilu Khan & Elita: Covering All-time Classics", will take place on Friday (October 20) at Cafe 138 East, located in Gulshan 1 in the capital.
16 October 2023, 10:21 AM

Madonna shines in 'Celebration' tour after near-fatal illness

The 65-year-old Madonna's greatest hits show was pushed back from its original July start date after she was hospitalized in intensive care for a serious bacterial infection.
15 October 2023, 06:02 AM

‘Ochin Majhi’ was a tribute to my late father: Shantanu Moitra

Shantanu Moitra – a name that is synonymous with melody. A composer, musician and pianist, known best for his works in films such as “Parineeta”, “Lage Raho Munna Bhai”, “3 Idiots” and more, his latest work can be heard in the recently released “Mujib: The Making of a Nation”.
14 October 2023, 18:05 PM

Meghdol celebrates 20-year journey

The popular rock band, Meghdol, took to the stage in Dhaka yesterday to mark its journey of over 20 years. The concert titled “Shorote Meghdol” took place at the Liberation War Museum auditorium, near Shyamoli.
14 October 2023, 05:32 AM

Remembering Kishore Kumar: A symphony of versatility

His collaborations with legendary music directors, especially R D Burman, resulted in a musical fusion that produced some of the most iconic and memorable tunes in the history of Indian cinema. The magic they created together, be it the haunting melodies of "Kabhi Kabhi" or the playful notes of "Yeh jo mohabbat hai", contributed to the evergreen quality of Kishore Kumar's discography.
13 October 2023, 11:39 AM

Joan Baez on her documentary and encounter with Bob Dylan

A new documentary about the 82-year-old folk singer-songwriter Joan Baez is set to be screened on Friday and Saturday at the Landmark Nuart Theatre in West LA. The documentary is titled “Joan Baez I Am a Noise”. Throughout this year, she not only released a book of drawings but also spoke at the United Nations in Geneva. Pop musician Lana Del Rey will sit for a chat with the celebrated Baez on Friday too.
12 October 2023, 13:29 PM

How to register for Coke Studio Bangla concert 2023

Earlier, Coke Studio Bangla announced the news of their concert with an animated video by Antik Mahmud. The animated teaser featured the first song of Season 2, "Murir Tin", setting the stage with all the artistes and performers embarking on a musical journey aboard a bus, heading straight to the heart of the Coke Studio Bangla concert.
12 October 2023, 04:41 AM

Shujeo Shyam to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

The 18th edition of the Channel i Music Awards is set to take place on October 18. During this event, artistes in the music industry will receive awards in 22 different categories at a five-star hotel in Dhaka.
11 October 2023, 11:10 AM