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(Redirected from Feelings (band)) Bangladeshi rock band
Nagar Baulনগর বাউল
Also known asFeelings (1977–1999)
OriginChittagong, Bangladesh
Genres
Years active1977–present
Members
Past members

Nagar Baul (English: Urban Baul) is a Bangladeshi rock band that was founded in Chittagong in 1977 by Kumar Bishwajit. The band is considered to be one of the pioneers of rock and blues music in the country. The frontman of the band, James, is referred to as the "Guru of Rock" as a mark of respect.

History

Nagar Baul started in 1977 and was originally named Feelings and was formed by Kumar Bishwajit. Band members included Ayub Bachchu and James. Ayub Bachchu left the band in 1980.

They released their first album, Station Road. James, lead vocal and guitarist, composed all the tracks, and wrote the lyrics for five of them. Though the album was not a hit, the tracks "Ager Jonome", "Amai Jete Dao" and "Rupshagor" enjoyed moderate success.

In 1993, they released their second album, Jail Theke Bolchhi. This album was a major hit, and Feelings became a mainstream band.

In 1996, they released their third album, Nagar Baul. The Daily Star wrote, "Nagar Baul introduced Bangladesh to a whole new way of singing". It had the "classic" and "iconic" song, "Taray Taray Rotiye Debo", based on the poem "Uttor" by great poet Shamsur Rahman.

In 1998, they released their fourth album, Lais Fita Lais.

In 1999, the band was renamed from Feelings to Nagar Baul.

In 2001, their fifth album, Dushtur Cheler Dol, was released. This was their first album release under the new band name Nagar Baul, named after their album from 1996.

Members

Present members

  • Faruq Mahfuz Anam James — vocals, lead guitars (1983–present)
  • Ahsan Elahi Fanty – drums (1984–present)
  • Sultan Raihan Khan – lead guitars (2008–present)
  • Talukdar Sabbir – bass guitar (2011–present)

Past members

  • Ayub Bachchu – lead guitars (1977–1980)
  • Saidul Hasan Swapan – bass guitar (1987–1990)
  • Saidus Salehin Khaled Sumon – vocals, bass guitar (1990)
  • Pantha Kanai – drums (1999–2000)
  • Khayem Ahmed – keyboards
  • Kumar Bishwajit – lead vocals (1977–1980)
  • Shimul Azhar – bass guitar (2021-2023)
  • Azizur Rahman Tinku
  • Md Imtiaz Ali Zimi
  • Khokhon Chakrabarty – keyboard

Discography

  • "স্টেশন রোড (Station Road) (1987) (Originally known as Feelings)
  • "জেল থেকে বলছি (Speaking from Jail)" (1993)
  • "নগর বাউল (Urban Baul)" (1996)
  • "লেইস ফিতা লেইস (Lace Ribbon Lace)" (1998)
  • "দুষ্ট ছেলের দল (Mischievous Boys' Party)" (2001)

References

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  3. "James to release new song after a decade". The Business Standard. 31 December 2022. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  4. "Ayub Bachchu remembered". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  5. "'Nagar Baul' James showered with love and blessings on 56th birthday". UNB. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  6. "Banglalink Desh Music Fest 2007". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  7. "Nagar baul, Aurthohin, and Artcell to perform together". The Daily Star. 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  8. "An Ode to the Guru of Rock". The Daily Star. 2017-12-23. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  9. ^ "Ayub Bachchu's 60th birth anniversary today". UNB. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  10. "James Music is his passion". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  11. Kamol, Ershad (2007-09-21). ""I'll be more regular in releasing albums in Bangladesh" ...James". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  12. Akbar, Zahid (2021-10-02). "There is only one James, today is his birthday". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  13. "90'z Rocking the decade". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  14. Raisa, Antara (2022-12-03). "BAMBA-Channel i Band Music Fest 2022 rocks Army Stadium". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  15. "Tributes to James: A defining character in music arena of Bangladesh". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  16. "Winter concerts return, so does James". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  17. ^ "James performs in Gazipur concert today". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  18. "Tipu: A rock titan still going strong". Dhaka Tribune. 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  19. "We all miss and love you very much: Ayub Bachchu's son on his 4th death anniversary". The Daily Star. UNB. 2022-10-18. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  20. "Swapan the only remaining LRB original member". bangladeshpost.net. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  21. "Pantha Kanai in playback". Dhaka Tribune. 2014-10-19. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  22. "James to rock fans in Australia". Dhaka Tribune. 2017-10-09. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
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