We're in this together

“I have tried many things in my life, and failed in most of them. Art gallery, film, a restaurant … but it was with the musicians of Bangladesh when I first felt I could do this,”
13 June 2015, 18:00 PM

From Norway, with love

From all the way across continents, Concerts Norway -- an organisation that started on its own to promote live music in their country
11 June 2015, 18:00 PM

Milia Ali's homage to DL Roy and Atul Prasad

Noted singer-columnist Milia Ali's third solo audio CD, titled “Phirite Chahe Na Akhi”, will be launched tomorrow (June 12) at Daily Star- Bengal Arts Precinct at 5pm.
10 June 2015, 18:00 PM

“Nazrul's music is like an ocean”--- Nazia Toma

Nazia Toma, a rising singer of Nazrul Sangeet and daughter of popular singer Fatema Tuz Zohara, spoke to The Daily Star about her passion for music.
8 June 2015, 18:00 PM

Jolly Rahaman's Keno Je Mon Bhole in audio bazar

Singer Jolly Rahaman's Rabindra Sangeet album “Keno Je Mon Bhole”, under the label of G-Series, is now in audio bazaar.
8 June 2015, 18:00 PM

15 Tips: How to be a rockstar on YouTube

So how do you rock YouTube? These are some tips for making the most of YouTube come from Gideon Mountford, Head of Video for Believe Digital, speaking at music industry conference Sound City in Liverpool, UK.
7 June 2015, 06:18 AM

Soaked in heartfelt melodies

Shreya Ghoshal received the warmest of welcomes from her Bangladeshi fans, as she performed live in Dhaka after five long years on Friday. Bay Entertainment arranged the concert, Shreya Ghoshal Live in Dhaka, at Naboratri Hall of Bashundhara International Convention City.
6 June 2015, 18:00 PM

Uchcharan reunites on Colours FM

Uchcharan, the band founded in 1972 by Pop Guru Azam Khan, will reunite and perform after almost 30 years on Colours FM 101.6, says a press release.
4 June 2015, 18:00 PM

A platform for contemporary musicians

“I have been in the music industry for 30 years now, and in that time, I have practically seen the industry be born, grow, and then go
4 June 2015, 18:00 PM

Janet Jackson's new album to drop this fall

After first announcing plans to release new tunes in April, Janet Jackson has confirmed that she will be dropping an album in the fall.
4 June 2015, 08:54 AM

Enrique Iglesias concert injuries worse than feared

Enrique Iglesias will need weeks to recover after injuries suffered from a drone during a concert turned out to be worse than feared.
3 June 2015, 08:00 AM

Unbound devotion in Nazrul's Hamd and Naat

National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam left a diverse musical legacy. His outpouring of spiritual passion was evident in the composition of timeless devotional genres: be it Hamd,
1 June 2015, 18:00 PM

IGCC hosts musical evening by Ferdous Ara

Indira Gandhi Culture Centre (IGCC) Dhaka organised an evening of Nazrul Sangeet by noted Nazrul exponent Ferdous Ara and students
1 June 2015, 18:00 PM

Shuvro Dev sings theme song of Golf Tournament

Singer Shuvro Dev has sung the theme song of Bashundhara Bangladesh Open Golf Tournament 2015. The tournament ran from May 27-
30 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Mother's death led Bono to create music

Bono believes it was the death of his mother when he was just 14, which inspired him to form rock band U2 and become one of the biggest rock stars in the world.
30 May 2015, 09:08 AM

Bangladeshi roots music at Songlines Festival UK

Shikor Bangladesh All Stars, a seven-strong group of top traditional musicians, are set to travel to the UK for the first time to close the annual festival organised by Songlines, the world music magazine.
29 May 2015, 18:00 PM

For the love of Tagore and Nazrul

“Ek Chokhe Churulia, Ek Chokhe Jorasanko, Ek Chokh Buje Theko Na Bangalee – Du'Chokh Diyei Dekho”, wrote contemporary singer-songwriter Shayan,
28 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Taylor Swift in Forbes Power Women List

Singer Taylor Swift has made it on the Forbes Power Women List for first time this year, being placed at number 65 for her career achievements and charity work.
28 May 2015, 08:28 AM

“I enjoy singing for films these days” …Azmary Nirjhor

Popular pop singer Azmary Nirjhor has been in the spotlight ever since her talent was spotted in “Notun Kuri” and many other competitions. Her love for singing accounts for her success, she says to The Daily Star.
27 May 2015, 18:00 PM

B.B. King was poisoned, daughters claim

Legendary blues guitarist B.B. King, who died aged 89, was poisoned, according to two of the music great's heirs.
27 May 2015, 10:15 AM