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Nafeez Al Amin is a drummer – or rather an artist with a flair for rhythm – as he would explain. Believing it to be art, Nafeez is known to have practiced and played in all kinds of genres – starting off with heavy metal, punk rock, Bangla modern songs and very recently, jazz. A lecturer at the School of Business in Southeast University by day and a punk rock drummer by night, Nafeez Al Amin is also crazy about cars and gears. He is truly an inspiration when it comes to pursuing your dreams, no matter what. Recently he spoke to the Star Weekend and shared the following opinions and thoughts. 

What are your three favourite possessions?
Sandra (my drumkit)
My Mitsubishi Lancer
And my drumsticks

If given 1,00,000 takas, what would you do with it?
Spend it on fuel...

Recording or live?
Both.

Name your three favourite drummers?
Aaron Sprears
Jojo Mayer
Chris Coleman

What is your motto in life?
Enjoy...

When you are not drumming, you are.....?
A University Teacher, A part-time RJ, An Anchor, Corporate Activity Conductor, a graphic designer, a craftsman, an actor etc.

If banished to a far away island, what are the three things that you would take with you?
My toolbox, laptop and my favorite katha (comforter).

What is playing on your headphone right now?
My new compositions.

What or who inspires you?
Any kind of negativity around inspires me to go towards the positive.
 
Your message to young people trying to become drummers in Bangladesh.
Practice and remember that it is an Art, so every little detail matters.

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