Some melodies never truly fade, while others remain unheard, waiting patiently to be discovered. That sense of anticipation can also describe the creative life of an artist—an endless search for something that exists beyond formal learning, technique or intellectual achievement. The idea of a ‘spiritual intellectual’ does not easily fit within the conventional framework of […]

Renowned Gujarati composer, singer and music arranger Gaurang Vyas has died at the age of 87. Vyas passed away in Ahmedabad on the night of 2 September, leaving behind a career spanning several decades and a substantial body of work across Gujarati cinema, folk music, devotional music and traditional musical forms. His death has prompted […]

Mustafa Monwar, one of Bangladesh’s most respected artists, puppeteers and cultural figures, was remembered through songs, dance and puppetry at an event marking what would have been his 91st birthday. Held at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka on Thursday evening, the commemorative programme brought together artists, former colleagues and students to reflect on Monwar’s […]

Indian rapper Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi have announced that they are ending their marriage, just five months after tying the knot. The couple confirmed their separation through matching statements shared on their Instagram Stories on Monday night, 31 August. Their announcement brings an end to weeks of speculation about the state of their […]

Musicians and cultural figures in Bangladesh have expressed growing concern over incidents involving interference in music and cultural programmes, cancellations of events and attacks at venues. They say such incidents are not only creating uncertainty for performers and organisers but are also raising wider questions about cultural diversity, freedom of expression and citizens’ rights. The […]

Renowned Bangladeshi recitation artist Ahkam Ullah Khan is celebrating his birthday today, 30 August, marking another year in a career closely associated with poetry, cultural activism and the promotion of humanist values. Born on 30 August 1970, Ahkam Ullah’s full name is Abul Fatha Md Ahkam Ullah Imam Khan, while he is known by the […]

A special concert is set to be held in Dhaka in protest against an incident in which Syed Hasanur Rahman Hasan, vocalist of the band Ark, was targeted with a water bottle while performing on stage. The event will also seek to highlight the importance of respect, safety and freedom for musicians during live performances. […]