Creating better performers

While the name Richard Kishore may not resonate among many young music listeners, the veteran guitarist is admired and held in high esteem among musicians in Bangladesh. For years he worked closely with BTV and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, and taught participants in musical talent shows to make their performances perfect. Now a freelance guitarist, Kishore founded “RiKi's Guitar” last year, a music school that aims to help talented
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Over 45 music festivals band together to fight gender inequality

Over 45 music festivals from around the world have banded together to tackle gender inequality by pledging to achieve and maintain
28 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Ariana Vafadari performs mystic songs in port city

Alliance Francaise de Chittagong organised an evening of mystic songs featuring Franco-Iranian singer Ariana Vafadari and her group
26 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Sharabun Tohura’s debut album launched

Upcoming Nazrul singer Sharabun Tohura Kanta recently launched her debut album at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro. Titled “Bondhu Poth Chheye Chheye,” the album was released under the banner of Laser Vision Ltd.
24 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Int'l Sufi Festival concludes today

To take Dhaka music lovers towards the spiritual path of Sufism that has been serving humanity for centuries in the world, the second
24 February 2018, 18:00 PM

IGCC holds folk music soiree

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) organised a musical evening of folk songs by Fakir Alamgir and Monira Islam Pappu on February 20 at Kobi Sufia Kamal Auditorium, Bangladesh National Museum, Dhaka.
24 February 2018, 18:00 PM

National Gambhira Festival ends

A two-day National Gambhira Festival began on Friday (February 23) at Bakultala of Charukala (Faculty of Fine Arts), Dhaka University.
24 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Dua Lipa, Stormzy win big at Brits

British grime star Stormzy and pop singer Dua Lipa were the big winners on a night of shock surprises, political protest and somber reflection at the 2018 Brit Awards, held at London's O2 arena on Wednesday.
22 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Her soul left her body

Sabah Tani entered the music arena with “Neel Kham” that earned her huge popularity. Some popular numbers sung by her are “Ektu
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

The Immortality of Spirit

Gems of Nazrul, an initiative to portray National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's musical genius in new light and popularise his spirited songs,
20 February 2018, 18:00 PM

International Sufi Festival in the offing

The second International Sufi Festival 2017 is to commence soon. Organised by Allama Rumi Society of Bangladesh and Hatkhola
19 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Going strong on the sitar

Noted sitarist Alif Laila has been tirelessly working for years in promoting classical music, at home and abroad. Currently based in
19 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Rendition and recitation of Tagore compositions

Indira Gandhi Culture Centre (IGCC) organised an evening of Rabindra Sangeet with narration by Pitam Sengupta (India) and musical
18 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Fahmida Nabi's album launched at Bengal Boi

Popular singer Fahmida Nabi's latest music album “Bhul Kore Bhalobeshechhi”, produced by Bengal Foundation, was launched at Bengal
18 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Belal and Puja release “O Poraner Pakhi Re”

National Film Award-winning singer Belal Khan has joined forces with another popular young singer, Badhon Sarker Puja for a new music video. Releasing ahead of Valentine's Day, the song is called “O Poraner Pakhi Re”.
16 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Catching up with an all-new JOLER GAAN

With a single-storey, antique-type building and token of music and art hanging here and there on the walls, the house was a perfect
15 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Demi Lovato's upcoming tour brings more than just music for fans

As Demi Lovato gets ready to embark on her sixth headlining tour, she is planning more than the fun and excitement of arena
10 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Shimky delights audience in Dhaka

Nazrul singer Shamshy Faruque Shimky enthralled the audience at her first solo musical after a two decade hiatus. The event was
10 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Colouring minds with melodies

“What is the colour of the mind?” Celebrated actor Sarah Begum Kabori questioned all the music lovers attending the grand musical
10 February 2018, 18:00 PM

BSA's classical music & dance fest begins today

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) is organising a three-day classical music and dance festival at the main auditorium of its National
9 February 2018, 18:00 PM