Rabindra Sangeet
Sunidhi Nayek seeks justice after falling victim to fraud
West Bengal-based singer Sunidhi Nayak has fallen prey to a case of fraud. The culprits extorted Rs 5.5 lakh from her through threats of physical harm and the release of personal photos online. Sunidhi reported the incident to the Santiniketan police station.
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.”
National Rabindra Sangeet Festival kicks off, honours Kalim Sharafi and Sadi Mohammad
Celebrating the timeless melodies of Rabindra Sangeet, the National Rabindra Sangeet Festival inaugurated its 35th edition yesterday evening at the International Mother Language Institute auditorium in the capital.
35th National Rabindra Sangeet Festival / National Rabindra Sangeet Festival to honour Kalim Sharafi and Sadi Mohammad this year
Two esteemed figures will be specially honoured during the festival and they are, Kalim Sharafi, marking his 100th birthday on May 8, and the late Sadi Mohammad.
My life is blessed, I do not have any regrets: Rezwana Choudhury Bannya
Rezwana Choudhury Bannya, the legendary Bangladeshi Rabindra Sangeet artiste, embarked on her musical journey with a unique blend of academic pursuit and passion for music. Born into a family with a deep appreciation for the arts, Bannya initially enrolled in Economics at Dhaka University, a practical choice influenced by her family. However, her passion for music fueled her desire to pursue her studies on a different path at Shantiniketan, steering her toward a lifelong dedication to classical music and cultural preservation.
Essay / The astounding optimism in Tagore’s songs
His words convince the listener that the world is actually a beautiful place where truth, honesty, and simplicity are the quenching clouds above a desolate desert of dry despair and monotony.
‘Hotath Daekha’: Album launched for Nazrul-Rabindra birth anniversary
“Hothat Daekha” album is thematically organized in four different genres–love, seasonal, devotional and motivational songs.
If Tagore were here to see…
This is not the first time a singer has been brutally berated due to their rendition of Tagore songs.
What hurts the most? My ‘cultural’ sentiments, of course
I have been deeply, deeply affected by social media sensation Ashraful Hossen Alom’s (mostly known as Hero Alom) rendition of Amaro Porano Jaha Chay (lyrics by Rabindranath Tagore).
Khamkheyali Sobha completes 5 years
Khamkheyali Sobha recently celebrated its 5th birthday at the Bishwo Shahitto Kendro. Bangladeshi academic scholar, Syed Akram
Tapan Mahmud's golden jubilee in the music industry
Tapan Mahmud, the very first Rabindra Sangeet artiste at Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his storied music career.
Neely performs at IGCC
Indira Gandhi Culture Centre (IGCC) organised An Evening of Rabindra Sangeet by Ms. Roquaiya Hasina Neely at 6 PM on Friday (January 15) its Gulshan premises.
[WATCH NOW] How Rabindranath saw Nazrul
When Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in 1899, the rays of Robi (Bangla for sun) had already reached distant corners of Bangla literature. Nazrul himself was a great fan of Rabindranath. Nazrul sent his poem 'Tirtho-Pothik' to Rabindranath expressing his awe and excitement at his writing and for being remembered by him. Rabindranath, in turn, welcomed Nazrul's powerful arrival in Bangla literature and blessed him on the publication of his first bi-weekly literary publication Dhumketu, expressing confidence in Nazrul's ability to banish darkness and awaken people with his writings.
An evening with Bannya (video)
Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya is a legendary exponent of Rabindra sangeet in Bangladesh and abroad. She received her training in Santiniketan from eminent Rabindra Sangeet artistes like Kanika Bandyopadhyay, Neelima Sen and Shoilajaranjan Mazumdar.
Sahana returns with - Ja Bolo Tai Bolo - Rabindra Sangeet album set for Dhaka launch
Sahana Bajpaie, who made waves with her first Rabindra Sangeet album “Notun Kore Pabo Boley” in 2007, may have long left Bangladesh, but she still has a special place in the hearts of many back here.
Lily and Dilu perform at IGCC
Indira Gandhi Culture Centre (IGCC) organised an evening of Rabindra Sangeet by singer Lily Islam on August 29 at IGCC, Gulshan-1 in the capital. Elocutionist Mozibur Rahman Dilu also performed at the event.
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.
Rabindra Jayanti celebrated across the country
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina termed Rabindranath the poet of the humane soul, as she inaugurated the three-day Rabindra festival at the Shahzadpur Pilot School in Sirajganj on Friday morning, marking the 154th birth anniversary of the Nobel laureate poet.
Channel i hosts Rabindra Mela '15
Channel i celebrated the “AB Bank-Channel i Rabindra Mela '15” at its premises yesterday, through various programmes.