In a groundbreaking moment for Bangladeshi music, “Long Distance Love” from Coke Studio Bangla has taken the No. 1 spot on Spotify’s Top Viral Songs India chart — holding its position for the second consecutive week.
Coke Studio Bangla has released its sixth track of Season 3, “Moha Jadu”, marking a first-time collaboration between Bangladeshi music producer Habib Wahid and Tajikistani singer Mehrnigor Rustam.
Coke Studio Bangla has returned to rhythm after more than a year’s pause, following the release of Hashim Mahmud’s “Baji” to launch its third season. That was followed by “Long Distance Love”, performed by Ankan Kumar and Sheikh Mumtahina Mehzabin. The latest entry features celebrated musician Habib Wahid, who joins Tajik singer Mehrnigor Rustam for the upcoming song “Jadu”, set to premiere today on the Coke Studio Bangla YouTube channel.
As a marginalised community, we’re often made to feel grateful for scraps of visibility.
After a long hiatus, Coke Studio Bangla has finally returned, and it couldn’t have chosen a more fitting comeback than “Baaji”. The release not only marks the revival of the popular platform but also reunites fans with the magical duo of Hashim Mahmud and Emon Chowdhury.
“Coke Studio Bangla” has officially announced that it will resume on August 23, continuing the lineup of Season 3. The announcement follows a teaser earlier this week from Shayan Chowdhury Arnob, who hinted at the platform’s next release.
Singer-songwriter Shayan Chowdhury Arnob has set out on a concert tour across the United States as part of the “Bangla Folk Rock Fest”, performing alongside his band Arnob and Friends in eight cities. The tour began on Saturday (April 19) with a show in Dallas.
On a quiet autumn evening, we visited Arnob’s studio, Kolorob, where he shared reflections on his musical career, insights into his creative journey in art, and his upcoming projects.
The iconic rock-metal band Warfaze has triumphantly marked 40 years in the music industry as of June 5 this year. To commemorate this remarkable journey, the band is determined to keep their legacy alive. With a focus on both domestic and international concerts, they are also planning to release new albums and souvenirs. In honour of their four-decade milestone, the band is gearing up for an array of lively celebrations. The festivities will kick off with a highly anticipated tour across the United States, set to begin this September.
Singer-songwriter Shayan Chowdhury Arnob has set out on a concert tour across the United States as part of the “Bangla Folk Rock Fest”, performing alongside his band Arnob and Friends in eight cities. The tour began on Saturday (April 19) with a show in Dallas.
On a quiet autumn evening, we visited Arnob’s studio, Kolorob, where he shared reflections on his musical career, insights into his creative journey in art, and his upcoming projects.
The iconic rock-metal band Warfaze has triumphantly marked 40 years in the music industry as of June 5 this year. To commemorate this remarkable journey, the band is determined to keep their legacy alive. With a focus on both domestic and international concerts, they are also planning to release new albums and souvenirs. In honour of their four-decade milestone, the band is gearing up for an array of lively celebrations. The festivities will kick off with a highly anticipated tour across the United States, set to begin this September.
Warfaze, one of the most celebrated bands in Bangladesh, turns 40 years old today. With albums, compositions, awards and several hits to their name, the band has contributed much to the music industry in Bangladesh. They have also played a vital role– through their melodies and lyrics– in keeping the Bengali language alive, thriving and evolving, over several generations and in countries all over the world, where Bengalis live and communicate accordingly.
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.
I would argue it is inadequate to develop an oversimplified criticism of Coke Studio Bangla.
The musician is renowned for his exceptional lyricism and musical arrangements and has been a stalwart in the Bengali music scene for decades. Amidst his bustling studio life, he finds solace in the tranquillity of Shantiniketan, where his musical journey began as a disciple.
"Ma Lo Ma" delves into the profound realisation that life's journey is akin to navigating through the dualities of adulting and nostalgia. It encapsulates the introspective query that often arises with age: "What am I doing here?" Yet, within this existential questioning lies the potential for a beautiful transformation—a self-acceptance that allows individuals to flourish even amidst life's most challenging seasons.
It has been a couple of weeks at least since the Bangla New Year celebrations, which we lovingly refer to as Noboborsho. However, Coke Studio Bangla’s “Tati” is still dominating playlists. ‘Taanti’, or in this case “Tati”, refers to the craftsperson or the creator of fabrics, who works with the material called taant – depicting motifs, colourful borders, and softness to touch. Especially in this heat, a taant saree or a fatua is always a welcome addition to an average Bangladeshi wardrobe, allowing one to breathe easy and at the same time, look trendy.
His rendition of "Shada Shada Kala Kala" marked a turning point, garnering widespread acclaim and affirming his belief that Bangladeshis would embrace him as one of their own if he pursued Bangla music wholeheartedly.
