Actor and model Shefali Jariwala, widely known for her breakout role in the music video “Kaanta Laga”, has died at the age of 42, according to media reports.
In an artistic gathering, Khamkheyali Sabha, a literary and cultural forum inspired by the ideals of Rabindranath Tagore, paid tribute to the late cultural icon Sanjida Khatun through a memorial event titled ‘Sanjida Khatun Smarananjali’. The programme took place at 6:30pm, yesterday, at the World Literature Centre in Bangla Motor, Dhaka.
On an uncharacteristically cool April evening, I stepped out of Banani’s blaring traffic and neon haze into a dimly lit room tucked within a commercial building and almost cinematically shifted from chaos to a melodical hush. A small audience leaned forward, captivated by the spell of an ensemble that included an esraj, a sarod, a jazz guitarist and a drummer, and a vocalist whose voice moved without language, just sound, rhythm, and improvisation. The music was neither entirely classical nor jazz nor fusion, but something looser, more exploratory, alive to the moment.
Bangladeshi artistes are set to perform in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, as part of the “Passport to the World” cultural festival, an extension of the annual “Riyadh Season” initiated by the Saudi government in 2019. The event brings together diverse cultures through music, food, crafts, and workshops.
Renowned singer, composer, and music director Habib Wahid is set to perform in his ancestral home of Munshiganj after 15 years. The open-air concert will take place this Friday at Bot-tola field in Srinagar, organised by local youth.
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has launched three specialised training workshops today, under the management of its Training Department. The inaugural event took place at 10 AM at the academy premises, officially opened by A.F.M. Nurur Rahman, Director of the Training Department.
Legendary Bangladeshi rock band Souls is set to mark its 50th anniversary with a special unplugged concert titled “Souls Unplugged: 50 Years of Timeless Music” on May 2 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Chattogram Bay View. The event is presented by Mastercard and organised by M&M Business Communications.
The Chaitra Sankranti Band Show and Cultural Programme officially commenced this afternoon at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka, celebrating the end of the Bengali calendar year with a vibrant celebration of traditional music and modern performances.
Bangladeshi singer Asif Akbar lately demonstrated his versatility by venturing into Bollywood songs. Recently, he journeyed to India and recorded a track at AR Rahman's KM Studio and Yash Raj Studio. Taking to social media, he excitedly announced his debut in the Indian film industry, although he kept the film's name under wraps.
In celebration of J-Hope's birthday on February 18, fans united and raised a substantial sum of approximately Rs 3 lakh for medical aid in Palestine.
The LKG Quartet released their first original single, "Pagol," on Friday, March 8, 2024. Prior to this, the band unveiled a cover of Sachin Dev Burman's "Shoite Pari" in 2023, the year of its inception.
The "Anti-Hero" singer scooped the award for the second year running.
Popular alternative pop star Lana Del Rey has officially announced that her next musical venture “Lasso”, a new album due out in September, will feature a collection of country songs.
Presently, X users encounter an error notice when attempting to search for her name.
“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” claimed its position as the highest-grossing concert and documentary film ever.
Nasa (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has chosen three of BTS songs for the upcoming lunar mission
BTS member V's recent musical collaboration with American singer UMI, titled "wherever u r," was released on his 28th birthday, yesterday (December 30).
A founding member of US country group the Dixie Chicks has been killed in a car crash in Texas, with her former bandmates on Saturday mourning the loss of "a bright light."
