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‘Return of Magic’: Coke Studio Bangla season 3 teaser dropped
The much-awaited teaser for the latest season of Coke Studio Bangla, titled "Return of Magic", has been unveiled today, sending waves of anticipation rippling through the music community. Set to premiere on April 13, the third instalment boasts a staggering lineup of over 180 musicians and artistes from Bangladesh and around the globe.
Living Room Session: Imran and Pavel weave together ‘Gole Male Pirit Koro Na’
Instead of performing one of his songs, Imran surprised everyone by singing the beloved folk song “Gole Male Pirit Koro Na,” with lyrics and tunes by Satishchandra Gosai.
TM Records drops ‘Biri’ featuring Zayed Khan
In a recent release from TM Records, a new song titled "Biri" has hit the airwaves, featuring actor Zayed Khan and singer Parvez Sazzad. The song boasts lyrics, tune, and composition by Taposh, while the music video is produced and styled by Farzana Munny.
The last song penned by Rajib Ashraf released for ‘Mukto Karagar’
The final song, penned by Rajib Ashraf for the upcoming film "Mukto Karagar," performed by Ahmed Hasan Sunny was released today. The film, directed by Rahima Afroz Munni, features a compelling narrative and captivating performances by Rahima Afroz Munni, Nafis Ahmed, Jayita Mahalanobish, and Tuhin Rahman.
Momotaz collaborates with Taposh in ‘Tejpata’
Renowned folk singer Momotaz Begom has teamed up with music producer Taposh for an exciting new music project titled "Tejpata." The collaboration brings together Momotaz's distinct voice with Taposh's creative vision, promising a unique fusion of traditional and contemporary musical elements.
My life is blessed, I do not have any regrets: Rezwana Choudhury Bannya
Rezwana Choudhury Bannya, the legendary Bangladeshi Rabindra Sangeet artiste, embarked on her musical journey with a unique blend of academic pursuit and passion for music. Born into a family with a deep appreciation for the arts, Bannya initially enrolled in Economics at Dhaka University, a practical choice influenced by her family. However, her passion for music fueled her desire to pursue her studies on a different path at Shantiniketan, steering her toward a lifelong dedication to classical music and cultural preservation.
Ritu Raj and Upama collab for Nazrulgeeti revival in ‘Poro Choitali Shajhe’
The trailer for this song was unveiled last Saturday on the Jilapi YouTube channel.
Coke Studio Bangla returns with season 3
The upcoming season of Coke Studio Bangla will feature a repertoire of 11 new songs, showcasing an eclectic mix of artistes from diverse backgrounds and presenting a myriad of Bangla music genres. Continuing the tradition set by the previous seasons, Shayan Chowdhury Arnob assumes the role of music curator for season 3, alongside fellow music producers such as Pritom Hasan, Emon Chowdhury, Shuvendu Das Shuvo, and others.
Partha Barua, Bappa Mazumdar, Kona and 17 more artistes to come together for an album
A spectacular line-up of the country’s most prominent vocalists that includes Partha Barua, Hamin Ahmed, Bappa Mazumdar, SI Tutul, Mizan Rahman, Kona, Salma, Mahtim Shakib, Abanti Sengupta, Tasnim Anika, Makhon Mia, Kishor, Shafiq Tuhin, Joy Shahriar, Neela Naz, Nasim Ali Khan, actors Imtiaz Barshan, and Zakia Bari Mamo.
‘Omar’ drops first song, featuring Kona and Ishan
In anticipation of the upcoming film "Omar," directed by Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz, the production team has released its first song titled "Viral Baby," featuring the dynamic vocal talents of Kona and Ishan Mitra.
‘O Jeda Foirar Baap’ lyricist Syed Mahiuddin passes away
Syed Mahiuddin, a celebrated lyricist and composer from Chittagong's regional music scene, has passed away. He was also known by the alias Mahi Al Bhandari. Mahiuddin, who contributed to numerous popular songs including "O Jeda Foirar Bap," "Mejjan Diye Diye," and "Monhachara Majhire Tor Shampanot Choirtam Na," faced various complexities throughout his life.
Eid melodies to enchant this festive season
What’s Eid without the anticipation of new songs? This Eid-ul-Fitr, artistes are bustling to unveil their latest songs for music lovers. A bunch of fresh tunes awaits release this festive season, according to a report by Ajker Patrika.
Chhayanaut’s call to celebrate humanity this Bangla New Year
Since its inception in the 1960s as a form of resistance against Pakistani rule, Chhayanaut's New Year celebration at Ramna Batamul in Dhaka has become a hallmark event, marking the commencement of the Bangla New Year’s festivities.
‘Taal Betal Er Shohore’ to feature five young singers this Eid
With the aim of promoting collaboration among young artists and stakeholders, this new album is being launched during the upcoming Eid and Bengali New Year celebrations by Gaanshala and ENC (Ek Nirjhar Collaboration).
BTV returns with popular Eid band show ‘Musical Express’
In a celebration of musical talent and cultural fervour, Bangladesh Television (BTV) is set to captivate audiences once again with the revival of its popular Eid band show, titled “Musical Express” this year. As a long-standing tradition, BTV has been organising special events featuring live bands during the Eid festival, and this year promises to be no exception.
Hans Zimmer to debut in Bollywood, collaborate with AR Rahman
Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari has commenced shooting for “Ramayana”, with Ranbir Kapoor portraying Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Yash as Ravana. According to a report by Pinkvilla, Nitesh and producer Namit Malhotra have enlisted the services of Oscar-winners Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman for the project. Hans Zimmer is renowned for his work on films such as “The Lion King”, “Man of Steel”, “Interstellar”, “Dark Knight” Trilogy, and “Inception”, among others.
Billie Eilish stuns Instagram followers by adding them to ‘Close friends’ list
In a recent surprising move, Billie Eilish, the Grammy-winning singer, added her entire 111 million Instagram followers to her "Close friends" list on Thursday (April 4). This unprecedented action gave her fans an intimate glimpse into her personal life, leading to a flurry of reactions across various platforms.
‘Remembering Khalid’: Ashiquzzaman Tulu’s reality show pays tribute to the artiste
Ashiquzzaman Tulu played a significant role in recognising Khalid's talent as a vocalist and inviting him to join the band, which Khalid acknowledged in his earlier interviews.
