In the vast realm of Bengali music, Suchitra Mitra remains an iconic figure whose voice transformed the poetry of Rabindranath Tagore into a powerful language of love, resistance, and liberation. Her stirring renditions served as a source of profound inspiration during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, forging an indelible bond between her artistry and the […]

Fariha Farah has captivated music enthusiasts with the release of her latest original single, ‘Moyna Re’. Taking complete creative control, Fariha has written the lyrics, composed the tune, and lent her own vocals to the project. The track features sophisticated musical arrangement by Shobhan Roy, with professional mixing and mastering completed at A-One Studio. Complementing […]

Lalisa Manobal, universally known as Lisa from the global sensation Blackpink, has publicly addressed a long-standing controversy involving a resurfaced video containing a racial slur. The Thai rapper and singer opened up about the issue during the promotional circuit for her upcoming documentary, Always Lisa, offering a candid explanation and sincere apology for past actions […]

Renowned Canadian pop icon Celine Dion, immortalised globally for her powerhouse vocals on the titanic cinematic masterpiece “My Heart Will Go On”, has made a deeply emotional and long-awaited return to the live stage. The celebrated vocalist, who has spent years battling a severe and debilitating neurological condition that forced her away from the public […]

Renowned Bangladeshi singer and composer Bappa Mazumder is set to return to the grand stage for a solo concert after a hiatus of nearly two and a half years. Titled ‘Moonlight Melodies’, the upcoming musical evening will take place on 9 October at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh auditorium in the capital. Mazumder shared the exciting […]

Far away from the glaring lights of publicity and media glamour, Salahuddin Sagar finds profound meaning in the delicate weaving of words rather than chasing headlines. As one of Bangladesh’s busiest and most sought-after lyricists, he is the creative force behind numerous chart-topping numbers, including “Jodi Monta Churi Kori”, “Kalachan”, “Dui Chakkare Cycle”, and “Shikari”. […]

Nestled along the banks of the Kalni River in Sunamganj lies Ujandhol, a small village surrounded by vast wetland marshes. In the monsoon, the landscape transforms into an endless expanse of water, whilst dry winters reveal sprawling paddy fields. From this rugged natural environment emerged Shah Abdul Karim, the revered emperor of Baul music, whose […]

Rock icon Jack White is finally bringing his legendary live show to South Africa for the very first time. The Grammy Award-winning musician, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has confirmed a two-date tour that will see him perform in Johannesburg and Cape Town this coming December. Known for his raw, fierce guitar playing, distinctive high-energy vocals, […]

A pall of gloom has descended upon the regional music fraternity following the tragic death of popular singer and lyricist Baljit Singh. Police in the northern Indian state of Punjab recovered the decomposing body of the 35-year-old artist from his residence, sparking an investigation into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his demise. The grim discovery came […]