A musical puja with Shithi Saha

As Durga Puja arrives, it brings with it the excitement and preparations for festivities. Shithi Saha has already gifted a puja special song to her fans.
4 October 2022, 13:45 PM

An ode to plurality, coexistence and diversity

In a congregation of a diverse range of genres under the same evening sky, that is how Moheener Ghoraguli’s 1977 classic came alive on Thursday, in the TSC swimming pool area of the University of Dhaka—with psychedelic tunes tessellated through folk melodies.
3 October 2022, 12:15 PM

Asif Akbar releases his latest track, “Mon Foroon”

Popular singer Asif Akbar has released his latest music video titled “Mon Foroon” from the YouTube channel of ChhabiGhar Films Official, recently. It is penned by Polin Kawsar, and composed by Sheikh Mohammad Rezwan.
3 October 2022, 08:02 AM

An evening of euphoria with E-Sang

A concert hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, took place in the heart of Dhaka -- Hatirjheel Amphitheatre, on Saturday, 1st October 2022. Korean Band E-Sang, who won a Korean Folk Song Talent TV Show, blessed the Bangladeshi Kopp fans with their mesmerizing performance.
2 October 2022, 11:14 AM

AR Rahman dismisses remix culture: ‘Who are you to re-imagine?’

Bollywood singer Neha Kakkar is facing severe backlash for recreating Falguni Pathak’s iconic song “Maine Payal Hai Chhankai.” Many musicians and social media users have called out remix culture, or destroying the true essence of original work.
2 October 2022, 06:40 AM

Dua Lipa and Trevor Noah in a relationship?

On Thursday afternoon, it was reported by The Daily Mail that popstar Dua Lipa and late-night host Trevor Noah are dating.
30 September 2022, 07:07 AM

Rembering Ustaad Allauddin Khan: An evening of Indo-Bangla classical music

As a tribute to the genius of Ustaad Allauddin Khan and his unparalleled contribution to Indo-Bangla classical music, Music Alliance Worldwide Foundation (MAWW) hosted “An Evening of Sub Continental Classical Music” to mark his 50th death anniversary.
29 September 2022, 13:48 PM

Lincoln, Jibon, Nirob team up for Bangladesh Army theme song

The vocalist of the popular metal band Artcell, Lincoln has lent his voice to the theme song of Bangladesh Army. The song titled “Amar Senabahini” has been released on the internet recently. The song was composed by Jahid Nirob, and written by Robiul Islam Jibon.
29 September 2022, 11:47 AM

September Dhaka – Rising musicians to serenade Liberation War Museum

Karkhana, an organisation of the young musicians, has arranged musical event September Dhaka, which will be held at the Liberation War musician tomorrow. This is their third initiative, as the first and second events were held in September and December in 2021. 
29 September 2022, 09:00 AM

Judge orders R Kelly to pay $300,000 to victim

A federal judge signaled Wednesday that she plans to order disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly to pay more than $300,000 to one his victims.
29 September 2022, 05:45 AM

‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper Coolio dies at age 59

Coolio, the rapper who was among hip-hop’s biggest names of the 1990s with hits including “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” died Wednesday at age 59, his manager said.
29 September 2022, 05:25 AM

Handwritten lyrics of Bowie’s ‘Starman’ sell for £203,500

David Bowie’s original handwritten lyrics for the pop classic “Starman”, part of an album that catapulted him to international stardom, on Tuesday sold at auction in Britain for £203,500.
28 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Ustad Alauddin Khan’s 50th death anniversary to be commemorated at AFD today

Music Alliance Worldwide Foundation and Alliance Française de Dhaka will commemorate the 50th death anniversary of one of the greatest South Asian musicians of all time, Sangeet Acharya Ustad Baba Alauddin Khan.
28 September 2022, 06:44 AM

Spanish court sends Shakira to trial for tax fraud

A Spanish court on Tuesday formally ordered Colombian superstar Shakira to stand trial on accusations that she failed to pay 14.5 million euros ($14.31 million) in income taxes, a court document released on Tuesday showed.
28 September 2022, 03:00 AM

Blackpink debut at top spot on both US and UK charts with Born Pink album

"Born Pink", the quartet’s second full-length studio album, becomes its first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with the equivalent of 102,000 sales in the United States, according to the tracking service Luminate.
28 September 2022, 03:00 AM

Hatirpool Sessions: When friendship and music come together

A group of friends talking, laughing and creating music. A room filled with beautiful doodles in the background, and books scattered all around. This is the setting for Hatirpool Sessions.
27 September 2022, 03:00 AM

Are you ready for ‘Saudi Idol’?

Saudi Idol, an extension of talent show franchise 'Idol', will air before the end of the year.
26 September 2022, 12:16 PM

Falguni Pathak performs with Neha Kakkar just days after ‘wishing to sue her’

The ‘feud’ between Falguni Pathak and Neha Kakkar, regarding the remake of “Maine Payal Hai Chhankai”, created an uproar on social media. Recently, a promo was shared by the Sony TV channel, where the two singers were seen grooving together in the Navratri special episode of Indian Idol season 13.
26 September 2022, 11:26 AM

I miss my mother the most during Durga Puja: Kumar Bishwajit

Legendary singer and composer, Kumar Bishwajit has carved a special place in the hearts of the Bangladeshi audience with his melodious voice and strong personality. In a career spanning almost four decades, he has earned many prestigious awards including the 'Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer' in 2010. Even with the passing of time, his songs have never lost their wonderful charm. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, the musical maestro shared his memories of puja and much more.
26 September 2022, 11:11 AM

Polish venue cancels Roger Waters concert after Ukraine comments

Concerts by Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters were cancelled by a venue in the Polish city of Krakow, organisers said on Sunday, after the artist’s comments on the war in Ukraine caused a storm of criticism.
26 September 2022, 03:00 AM