folk music
Dhaka Folkfest to return at Tanguar Haor this year
The Dhaka Folkfest remained dormant for many consecutive years, after being suspended by the former government due to security issues. With a new impartial administration in place, the festival is set to make its much-anticipated return this year.
Band music in Bangladesh needs official recognition: Maqsoodul Haque
From his journey with Feedback to founding his own band, Maqsood O' dHAKA, Maqsoodul Haque has gifted us with classic hits like “Telephone Jokhon Phish Phish” and anthems such as “Abar Juddho Jete Hobe.”
The wilful sorrow of Gregory Alan Isakov’s discography
When one of your favourite tucked away artiste makes a comeback after five years, it is only fair to revisit the sounds that made them stand out. In order to clear out the cobwebs of my mind, I took a look at the Colorado native’s last four albums, taking on the challenge of trying to land a favourite song.
How to get into Bangla folk music
The world of Bangla folk music is a vibrant and colourful tapestry of melodies, rhythms, and lyrics.
Kurigram’s Bhawaiya Bhaskar’s biography taught in Indian university
Barma told The Daily Star that he is a folk music artist listed by Bangladesh Radio and Bangladesh Television. He has sung more than a thousand Bhawaiya songs on radio and television.
BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION / Songs of our soil: In praise of Mymensingh’s Bangla folk ballads
Folk-ballads are living archives that represent the imagination, values, ideas, and aesthetics of the people to whom they belong. Folk-ballads are living archives that represent the imagination, values, ideas, and aesthetics of the people to whom they belong.
Preservation and promotion of Abdul Alim's songs
Bangladesh is a land of rich folk cultural heritage. Folk songs flow in the blood of Bangladeshi people.
Music / Rooted in Rythm
The music of the people for the people, by the people – that's probably one way of describing folk music. Shikor, a Bangladeshi traditional folk music band, will be representing the very roots of our culture at two international music festivals to be held in the UK this summer.
Dhaka Folkfest to return at Tanguar Haor this year
The Dhaka Folkfest remained dormant for many consecutive years, after being suspended by the former government due to security issues. With a new impartial administration in place, the festival is set to make its much-anticipated return this year.
Band music in Bangladesh needs official recognition: Maqsoodul Haque
From his journey with Feedback to founding his own band, Maqsood O' dHAKA, Maqsoodul Haque has gifted us with classic hits like “Telephone Jokhon Phish Phish” and anthems such as “Abar Juddho Jete Hobe.”
The wilful sorrow of Gregory Alan Isakov’s discography
When one of your favourite tucked away artiste makes a comeback after five years, it is only fair to revisit the sounds that made them stand out. In order to clear out the cobwebs of my mind, I took a look at the Colorado native’s last four albums, taking on the challenge of trying to land a favourite song.
How to get into Bangla folk music
The world of Bangla folk music is a vibrant and colourful tapestry of melodies, rhythms, and lyrics.
Kurigram’s Bhawaiya Bhaskar’s biography taught in Indian university
Barma told The Daily Star that he is a folk music artist listed by Bangladesh Radio and Bangladesh Television. He has sung more than a thousand Bhawaiya songs on radio and television.
Songs of our soil: In praise of Mymensingh’s Bangla folk ballads
Folk-ballads are living archives that represent the imagination, values, ideas, and aesthetics of the people to whom they belong. Folk-ballads are living archives that represent the imagination, values, ideas, and aesthetics of the people to whom they belong.
Preservation and promotion of Abdul Alim's songs
Bangladesh is a land of rich folk cultural heritage. Folk songs flow in the blood of Bangladeshi people.
Rooted in Rythm
The music of the people for the people, by the people – that's probably one way of describing folk music. Shikor, a Bangladeshi traditional folk music band, will be representing the very roots of our culture at two international music festivals to be held in the UK this summer.