AFD celebrates World Music Day

Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) celebrated Fête de la Musique 2016, also known as World Music Day.
22 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Aguilera drops single for Orlando

Pop superstar Christina Aguilera dropped her last, critically under-appreciated album “Lotus” way back in 2012, but sprung a
17 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Ustad Ali Akbar Khan: The true artiste

The sobriquet of “Indian Johann Sebastian Bach” was not earned overnight by sarod maestro Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. A child prodigy, the brilliant performer, composer and teacher once said, “If you practice for ten years, you may begin to please yourself,
17 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Led Zeppelin's Page likens 'Stairway' to 'Mary Poppins' song

Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page has denied claims that he plagiarized "Stairway to Heaven," insisting the iconic anthem sounds more like a "Mary Poppins" song than the track he is accused of copying.
17 June 2016, 05:26 AM

On a path of her own

“There's a voice inside my heart, that shows me the path,” a song from her 2006 eponymous debut album “Sona”, roughly translates to in its opening verse.
16 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Beatbox Bangladesh: Not your average music scene

The mainstream music scene in Bangladesh saw the rise of rock bands and emergence of hip-hop groups, but beatboxing was unheard of until recently.
16 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Papon sings for Bangladeshi album

Popular Indian singer Papon has sung for a Bangladeshi album for the first time, in an album arranged and composed by Adit. The mixed album, also featuring Tahsan, Shuvomita and Dola, is set to release this Eid.
16 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Sharing the happiness with the less fortunate

Ayub Bachchu, one of the most prominent guitarists of the country, is invariably a major figure in Bangladesh's music. Be it with his band LRB or as a solo singer-guitarist, he has produced many hits throughout his career. The veteran shared thoughts and plans on celebrating Eid, in conversation with The Daily Star.
16 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Fourth death anniversary of Mehdi Hassan

It is ironical that Mehdi Hassan, the Pakistani “King of Ghazal” or “Shahanshah-e-Ghazal” went unremembered on June 13, 2016-- on his fourth death anniversary.
14 June 2016, 18:00 PM

[WATCH] Priyanka Chopra, JLo lipsync to Enrique Iglesias' song

The video also features international celebrities like Akon, Mila Jovovich, Ryan Seacrest, Mesut Özil, Lopez and Ronaldo among others.
12 June 2016, 07:10 AM

Former Voice contestant Christina Grimmie shot dead in Orlando

Singer Christina Grimmie, who had competed on the US TV programme The Voice, has died of her wounds after being shot in Florida, police say.
11 June 2016, 08:10 AM

Shusmita Anis' homage to Feroza Begum

Shusmita Anis, accomplished singer and niece of the legendary Feroza Begum, launched a music video album in Dhaka and Kolkata recently.
9 June 2016, 18:00 PM

[WATCH] Yusuf Islam releases emotional video

Yusuf Islam was so overwhelmed by the plight of child refugees during a recent trip to Turkey that he penned an emotional song in their honor, “He Was Alone”.
8 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Shoukhin present Nazrul songs

Shoukhin, a New Jersey-based cultural organisation, presented songs of Nazrul in Qawali style at the Nazrul Sammelon held in NY recently.
8 June 2016, 18:00 PM

BSB perform at Miss USA pageant

Brian Littrell, Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Howie Dorough and Kevin Richardson had the audience on their feet during the live medley.
7 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Tumi Ami Dujon Priyo released

A Nazrul Sangeet album “Tumi Ami Dujon Priyo”, under the label of Agniveena, has been released marking the 117th birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam.
7 June 2016, 18:00 PM

BNSS' Tribute to Nazrul

Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha (BNSS) arranged a musical programme on June 5 to pay homage to our National Poet Kazi
6 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Obscure set to release album

Last year's July saw the release of Obscure's tenth album titled “Majhraate Chaad”, and less than a year later, the pop band is
6 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Life of rock superstar Prince celebrated in new comic book

"Tribute: Prince," the 24-page comic book by Blue Water Productions, will celebrate the career of the 57-year-old superstar whose music blended jazz, funk, R&B, disco and rock.
5 June 2016, 09:04 AM

[WATCH] Taylor Swift performs at fan’s wedding

One couple’s wedding day got even more unforgettable, thanks to surprise guest Taylor Swift.
4 June 2016, 18:00 PM