September 4 marks the birthday of legendary singer and renowned artiste Sabina Yasmin.

Working to achieve their aim, the singer’s children Nurjahan Alim, Alzmeri Alim, and Zahir Alim had filed a petition to the Dhaka South City Corporation. A positive response from the authorities in this regard has come recently.

Today is the fourth death anniversary of the heroic freedom fighter and vocalist Abdul Jabbar. The eminent singer passed away on August 30, 2017. Making his death anniversary, Syed Abdul Hadi talks to the Daily Star about Jabbar’s legacy.

Legendary Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman composed and sang two theme songs -- one each in Hindi and Bangla -- on the occasion of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on March 26, 2021 at the National Parade Ground in Dhaka. In a recent interview with Sheriff Al Sire, the legendary musician talked about his feelings regarding the two songs and also about Bangla songs in general.

Meghdol band members Shibu Kumer Shill and Amzad Hossain are set to release his new song “Ke Deke Jay” under the banner of Amzad Hossain’s production house Taalkachari. Voiced by Shibu Kumer Shill, the number is jointly written by Mahi Flora and the singer himself. Amzad Hossain is the composer and music arranger of the track.

The quiet man of the Rolling Stones passed away August 24, 2021.

Renowned classical tabla maestro Pt Subhankar Banerjee passed away at a private hospital in Kolkata earlier today. He was diagnosed with Covid-19. He was under extracorporeal life support. Banerjee had been hospitalised from June 20.

Shuvasish Bhowmick of father-son singing duo Baap ka Beta, released his first single “Obocheton Mon” online recently. The song, written by Jakaria Jalal and composed by Kanak Acharya, is a collaboration by the singer and Bashundhara Digital.

National Award winning composer and music director Alauddin Ali, a legendary name in Bangladesh's music industry, is one of the finest music directors of not only Bangladesh, but also the entire sub-continent. Today marks the first death anniversary of this maesetro.

Renowned lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi is currently undergoing a surgery at United Hospital in Dhaka. The news was confirmed to The Daily Star by Naquib Khan, celebrated singer and frontman of the band Renaissance.

A Spanish judge investigating alleged tax fraud by Colombian musician Shakira recommended that the case go to trial after concluding there is evidence that the pop star could have avoided her fiscal obligations to the state.

Musician Towfique Ahmed released a special music video on Eid al-Adha for his the song “Betikrom”. The track was first released 2 years ago in ‘The Industry Volume Two’, in audio form. Produced by the publication house Circle, the music video premiered on Towfique’s YouTube channel on July 20, 2021.

Several of Fakir Alamgir’s close colleagues and shared a few words with The Daily Star, mourning the death of the iconic singer.

Ever smiling, ever optimistic – that is how fellow artistes and fans remember the legendary Fakir Alamgir. The Ekushey Padak awardee was synonymous with the Gano Sangeet- the songs of the masses.

Music Of Bengal recently released "Krishnochura Smriti”, a duet song by noted singers Kamal Ahmed and Champa Banik, along with its music video, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. The video is available on Music Of Bengal’s YouTube channel. Ferdous Hossain Bhuiyan is the lyricist of the song. The music for “Krishnochura Smriti” is composed by the late Farid Ahmed.

On March 23, 1971, people were throwing out Pakistani flags and putting up Bangladeshi flags in different areas of the country in opposition to the cruel Pakistani regime.

The medical board formed for the treatment of renowned Gono Sangeet singer Fakir Alamgir held an emergency meeting this morning.

Noted singer Sabbir Nasir’s new song, “Adha” will be released on July 18, keeping Eid-Ul-Azha in mind, according to a press release.

The Covid-19 pandemic rendered the music industry into disarray for the first few months, one which it tried hard to fight back. Even though the year is musical activities were largely limited to online releases and ‘live’ concerts on social media, we did see a number of notable releases from artistes.

“We came here with approximately $50 and a piano, and we didn’t speak the language. Now look where we are. If that’s not the American dream, what is?” – Eddie Van Halen, 2015