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Two-day Baul fair ended in Chuadanga

A two-day Baul fair ended at a remote village in Sarishadanga in Chuadanga on Friday night. The event, organised by Bishu... 

Shah Abdul Karim Loko Utshab 2010

In memory of legendary baul singer Shah Abdul Karim, a two-day music festival titled Shah Abdul Karim Utsab will be held... 

The world sings in Bangla

The three-day International Music Festival to mark the International Mother’s Language Day ends today at the International... 

Cultural programme celebrating gono-sangeet artiste Fakir Alamgir’s birthday

A cultural programme to celebrate gono-sangeet artiste Fakir Alamgir’s 60th birthday was held at the Bangladesh Shishu... 

Bonna’s latest album Swaponocharini to hit the market on Pahela Boishakh

Bengal Music sources informed that Rezwana Chowdhury Bonna’s latest solo album Swaponocharini would be available in... 

Feroza Begum gets Meril Splash-Persona Legendary Award

Dhaka University fine arts student Nuzhat Sawm, American International University Bangladesh BBA student Irin Amir and private... 

Traditional indigenous songs in Panchagarh book fair

Artistes of Panchagarh Adibashi Kalyan Samity (Welfare Association for Indigenous People) performed at cultural progra-mme... 

Concert Baul n Beyond Rocked

It is undeniable that the band Bangla has added a new dimension to the songs of the philosopher Lalon Shah since its birth... 

Amar Ekushey 2010

The nation observed “Amar Ekushey” with much enthusiasm and fanfare yesterday. Special programmes were held... 

All Ekushey February TV programmes

As in previous years, television channels of the country will telecast special programmes in observance of the International... 

Manna Dey says One has to be devoted to learn music

“I’ve been involved with music for over six decades now;  I am 90. I started my career in Bombay (now Mumbai),... 

Baul Samabesh in Sirajganj

A ‘Baul Samabesh’ (convention of bauls) was held at Mirpur slum in Sirajganj town on Monday night. The event... 

Celebrating Falgun with Music in Panchagarh

To celebrate the first day of Falgun (first month of spring in Bengali calendar), a colourful procession was brought out... 

Kagmari Conference began at Santosh in Tangail

A three-day programme marking the 53rd anniversary of the historic Kagmari Conference began at Santosh in Tangail on February... 

Six-day long Kirtan in Jhenidah

A six-day long uninterrupted chanting and Kirtan rendition was held recently in Jhenidah. These hymns in honour of Hari were... 

Shakila Zafar and Subir Nandi at the South Asian Games

A colourful cultural function, titled Ushu, was held on Wednesday night to mark the inauguration of the South Asian Games.... 

Shafin Ahmed starts new band called Rythm of Life

Former Miles band member Shafin Ahmed started his new band group called Rythm of Life.  Read More →

Folk music festival in Dhaka

A weeklong folk music festival with the songs of seven eminent bauls, singers and composers began at the Bangladesh Shilpakala... 

Mehazabien Chowdhury crowned Lux-Channel i Superstar 2009

Five finalists paired with five popular singers for live performances. Shafin Ahmed with Mehezabien, Sumon of Aurthohin...