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‘Dilaram’ singer Hamida Banu’s hope for a home remains unfulfilled

Nine months ago, the Sunamganj deputy commissioner promised the homeless Hamida Banu a shelter project house in Sunamganj. However, despite their assurance, the 48-year-old folk musician still finds herself without a place to call home as the uncertainty of whether she will ever receive it looms over her like an empty roof.

Eminent singer Anup Ghoshal no more

Anup Ghoshal voiced in Satyajit Ray’s films like “Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne” and “Hirak Rajar Deshe”.

I’m not the villain people and media portrayed me to be: Lizzo

US pop star Lizzo has firmly denied the allegations made by three of her ex-dancers, which include accusations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. She described the past few days as "gut-wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing".

Iam Tongi becomes first Pacific Islander to win 'American Idol'

Iam Tongi, an 18-year-old from Hawaii made history this week after becoming the first Pacific Islander to win the “American Idol”.

NEWS / A new book revisits guitar legend Niloy Das

Talking about the artist, co-author Milu Aman said, "Although he was admired in the world of music, many generations did not know him. This is our initiative to spread the word about the 'unsung hero' of our music, Niloy Da, and to get to know him a little more.’’

Adnan Sami says ‘Alvida’ to Fans on Instagram

Fans were left shocked and wondering after celebrated singer Adnan Sami deleted all his videos and pictures on his Instagram handle. After that, the 50-year-old singer shared only a single video that read ‘ALVIDA (goodbye).’

KK: A love letter to a fallen icon

Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK, filled the corridors in the heart of all ’90s kids, and generations after with his silvery voice. The acclaimed singer was born in Delhi on 23 August, 1968. KK’s musical journey began the day he listened to his mother’s Malayali songs while studying, recorded by his father within a little tape recorder.

Syed Mohammad Musa releases two new albums

Rabindra sangeet singer Syed Mohammad Musa, a student of Ustad Sukhendu Bikash, released two albums recently titled Shuru Hok

Former Voice contestant Christina Grimmie shot dead in Orlando

Singer Christina Grimmie, who had competed on the US TV programme The Voice, has died of her wounds after being shot in Florida, police say.

May 29, 2015
May 29, 2015

Azam Khan

Azam Khan, a freedom fighter, singer, composer and guitarist, known as the “Pop Guru” whose popularity transcended generations of music in Bangladesh.

April 1, 2015
April 1, 2015

Joni Mitchell in 'intensive care' in Los Angeles hospital

Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell has been rushed into the intensive care after being found unconscious at her Los Angeles home.

February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015

“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.

February 17, 2015
February 17, 2015

The highs and lows of being Krishnokoli

Quazi Krishnokoli Islam, aka Krishnokoli is a renowned singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Khulna, her mother inspired her to join the world of music. Trained by Shadhon Ghosh (Rabindra Sangeet) and Basudeb Biswas (classical music), Krishnokoli believes that fame has its positives and negatives.

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