Nazrul Sangeet
Ferdous Ara returns to Bangladesh Betar after 15 years
Celebrated Nazrul Sangeet exponent Ferdous Ara faced an unexpected exclusion during Awami League’s tenure. For the past 15 years, she was barred from performing on Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar. Recently, however, she made a long-awaited return to these two state-run platforms.
Controversies about Nazrul’s tunes
Debates surrounding the original tunes of the rebel poet’s verses have existed for a long time.
Protests by artistes from two Bengals rise against distortion of ‘Karar Oi Louho Kopat’
National Poet of Bangladesh, Kazi Nazrul Islam's granddaughter Khilkhil Kazi and grandson Kazi Arindam recently held a press conference to protest against the distorted re-composition of the song “Karar Oi Louho Kopat" by AR Rahman, for the film “Pippa”.
The ‘Karar Oi Louho Kopat’ controversy
The makers of "Pippa" could have chosen singers with prior experience of rendering Nazrul Islam’s songs.
'Pippa' producers issue statement of apology
Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman faced severe criticism for the remake of National Poet of Bangladesh Kazi Nazrul Islam’s song “Karar Oi Louho Kopat”. The general audience from both sides of the border has also been taunting Rahman about the song.
Inauguration of YouTube channel for Nazrul Geeti
The recent inauguration of the YouTube channel of Nazrul Sangeet, involving songs recorded by Kazi Nazrul Islam on the original gramophone record, was celebrated and announced through an event at the Kabi Nazrul Institute auditorium in the capital's Dhanmondi area on Monday morning.
From Leto songs to Ghazals- Exploring Nazrul’s musical versatility
Kazi Nazrul Islam was a revolutionary catalyst of Bangla literature, who evoked power through his words. He was a poet, novelist, playwright, speaker, newspaper editor, film actor, music maestro, and contributed to the Liberation war as a Shobdo Joddha and political activist.
The poet’s last abode
It has been 50 years today since an independent Bangladesh got its national poet.
Kalpana Anam to release four Nazrul Sangeet albums
To pay tribute to the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam on his 120th birth anniversary, Nazrul Sangeet exponent Kalpana Anam will release a solo album featuring 13 lesser-known Nazrul songs online this year. In addition, she will release three albums online comprising Nazrul Sangeet recorded by promising
Gems of Nazrul release 'Mrityu Nai' marking Ekushey February
Gems of Nazrul, an initiative to portray National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's musical genius in new light and popularise his spirited songs, has released its seventh music video - “Mrityu Nai”, marking Language Martyrs’ Day and International Mother Language Day.
MELODIC FIESTA
Star Melodies, a regular initiative of The Daily Star presents a boithoki (interactive) musical soiree held at AS Mahmud Seminar Hall of The Daily Star Centre, marking the 39th death anniversary of our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
How are the music shops doing now? (video)
Even a decade ago the music shops were swarming with melody lovers, what has now turned a worn down business struggling to cope with the modern world.
“Nazrul's lyrics are magical” …Moidul Islam
Moidul Islam is a noted Nazrul Sangeet artiste. Starting from the early 1980s till date, he has been singing Nazrul songs.
“My prayers are through my melody”… Badrunnesa Dalia
Badrunnesa Dalia, a versatile singer renders Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Sangeet, Adhunik and folk songs with deftness. Born in a musical family, her talent for music flowered early and she received several awards for music.