Shonar Bangla Circus took its fans aboard “The Hyena Express” one last time in Dhaka last night by revisiting all the tracks of their debut album, singing songs old and new, amidst performance arts and poetry fused in psychedelic rock.
The Covid-19 pandemic rendered the music industry into disarray for the first few months, one which it tried hard to fight back. Even though the year is musical activities were largely limited to online releases and live concerts on social media, we did see a number of notable releases from artistes.
The announcement of renewed activities from Bangladesh Lyricist, Composers and Performers Society (BLCPS) to ensure artistes intellectual property rights was a welcome one.
An initiative was taken by the government to preserve 272 songs by legendary musician and LRB frontman Ayub Bachchu.
Eminent singer Sabina Yasmin expanded on her illustrious career by debuting a music director in the film Ei Tumi Shei Tumi .