Ektaar Music
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| Ektaar Music একতার মিউজিক | |
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| Founded | 2002[1][2] |
| Founder | Feisal Siddiqi Bogey[2] |
| Genre | Various |
| Country of origin | Bangladesh |
| Location | Dhaka |
| Official website | ektaarmusic |
Ektaar Music (Bengali: একতার মিউজিক; a reference to the Ektara instrument) is a Bangladeshi record label based in Dhaka. It was founded by Feisal Siddiqi Bogey, Sheikh Monirul Alam Tipu, and others in 2002.[2][3] Ektaar was also known for its opposition to piracy. It was one of the largest record labels in Bangladesh, specializing in folk revival.[1] Feisal Siddiqi Bogey is the CEO of the label.[4]
History[edit]
Ektaar was founded in 2002 as a goal to revive and popularize Bengali folk music in Bangladesh. It started off with selling CDs of albums by artists such as the band Bangla and singer Pothik Nobi, which were successful. Its success grew over time, and became one of the most prominent Bangladeshi music labels. Its songs also became popular among the Bangladeshi diaspora. Ektaar has also become a pioneer of giving royalty to Bangladeshi artists, and helped with the rise of musicians in the country. The label later announced its decision to fight piracy by signing an agreement with a popular music portal, amadergaan.com, which would have the exclusive rights to distribute songs produced under the Ektaar label via the internet. Sound Machine Ltd also signed an agreement with the label, with all the three companies having an aim to protect copyright and distribute Bangladeshi music throughout the world.[1][2]
Notable artists[edit]
- Habib Wahid
- Milon Mahmud[5]
- Moon[6]
- Hyder Husyn[7]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Tanim, Faizul Khan (7 October 2005). "Ektaar Music: A Bangla Folk Revivalist Label". Star Weekend. The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 17 June 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ a b c d Ahmed, Hana Shams (16 February 2007). "Breaking the Musical Status Quo". Star Weekend. The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ লয় রেকর্ডসের উদ্বোধনীতে যমুনা ফিউচার পার্কে কনসার্ট. Jugantor (in Bengali). 11 December 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ Karim, Elita (11 May 2007). "Cheating the Musicians". The Daily Star. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ "Music that is entertaining and thought provoking". The Daily Star. 5 November 2007. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ "Paper Tales". The Daily Star. 22 December 2006. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ Waheed, Karim (29 September 2006). "Hyder Husyn and his candid, razor sharp words". The Daily Star. Retrieved 22 June 2023.