Bangla (band)

Bangla
বাংলা
Bangla performing in Rostock, Germany on 7 June 2007
Bangla performing in Rostock, Germany on 7 June 2007
Background information
OriginDhaka, Bangladesh
GenresFolk-rock
OccupationMusic
Years active1999–present
LabelsEktaar music
MembersAnusheh Anadil (vocal)
Arnob (Vocals, Keyboards and Esraj)
Buno (Bass)
Kaartik (Guitar)
Shantanu (Drums)
Nazrul (Dhol)
Websitewww.bangla-theband.com

Bangla is a folk-rock band from Bangladesh formed by the popular indie musician Shayan Chowdhury Arnob in 1999. Bangla mainly blends the traditional Bangladeshi folk genres like Baul, Lalon together with western flavours like jazz, blues, rock etc.[1] The band released its first album Kingkortobbobimurho in 2002. Over the years, the band has emerged as a prominent music group in the country and became one of the most sought after bands, especially among the urban youth listeners.[2][3][4][5]

  1. ^ Nadia Sarwat (29 June 2009). "Bangla performs to a full house". The Daily Star. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  2. ^ "Artists". BanglaMusic.com. Archived from the original on 6 May 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  3. ^ "INTRO & DISCUSSION". AmaderGaan.com. Archived from the original on 4 July 2003. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  4. ^ "Anusheh: The Secret Words". Link TV. Archived from the original on 30 January 2012. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  5. ^ "Bangla (Bangadesh) – December 12, 2010 – Sunday". sehernow.in. Retrieved 13 June 2013.