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'I performed it just as I’ve always done,' says Runa Laila as Coke Studio reimagines 'Mast Qalandar'

'I performed it just as I’ve always done,' says Runa Laila as Coke Studio reimagines 'Mast Qalandar'

The timing of the release — on the eve of her birthday — places the focus squarely on the singer's legacy.

Photo: Collected

Penoa: Finding home through the music of Cox’s Bazar

Siraj Ali Khan performed authentic Raag Hemant in the traditional Maihar gharana style, which was created by his great-grandfather. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Ustad Alauddin Khan’s sarod still sings, 150 years on

Photo: Courtesy

Ekta Boga Canvas: A solo exploration of the many colours of folk

Representational image. Photo: UNB

Naripokkho welcomes govt move to appoint music teachers in primary schools

Demand to cancel music teacher appointments a deliberate attempt to sow division: ASK

Demand to cancel music teacher appointments a deliberate attempt to sow division: ASK

Sketch: TBS

Farida Parveen’s song ends, her legacy lives on

Photo: Amimul Ahsan

From Pantera to Purnota: Oni Hasan shreds through a night of heavy metal nostalgia

Once the soul of grand wedding processions, the Lion Band Party now plays to fading echoes of a livelier past. In Patharghata, Chattogram, Shahid—carrying on his father’s legacy—leads the band through another evening performance. Their music, once in high demand, now drifts through fewer occasions, with seasonal festivals like Durga Puja, elections, and religious gatherings offering rare chances to earn between Tk5,000 and Tk15,000 per show. Photo: Courtesy

The fading notes of our band parties

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco release joint album

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco release joint album

Charli XCX paints the BRITs Brat Green

Charli XCX paints the BRITs Brat Green

Highest Selling Music Albums in 2024

Highest Selling Music Albums in 2024

The notice was posted on multiple walls of homes and businesses in the village. Photo: Collected

Local admin, police take legal actions against Jhenaidah village's self-imposed ban on music, hawkers, and Hijras