Renaissance (Bangladeshi band)

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Renaissance
রেনেসাঁ
Origin Dhaka, Bangladesh
Genres Reggae
Jazz
Soft rock
Years active1985present
LabelsSoundtech
Members Naquib Khan
Reza Rahman
Pilu Khan
Kazi Hablu
Kaartik
Past membersFaisal Siddiqui Bagi
Ehsanul Islam Motto
Mamun
Imran Rahman

Renaissance is a Bangladeshi band which was formed in 1985 in Dhaka by Naquib Khan. [1] [2]

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History

Naquib Khan formed Renaissance in 1985. The band's first album was released in 1988. Naquib Khan and Pilu Khan sang a song titled 'Tomar Koshter Chikare Jonno Nilam Ami' in the film To Be Continued which is directed by Iftekhar Ahmed Fahmi. In 2009, Renaissance took part in a studio concert organised by ABC Radio's Eid Anondo.

Discography

Renaissance (1988)

No.SongSinger
1Bhalo Lage Jochonar Rate Naquib Khan
2Choto Bhelar Shathi Naquib Khan
3Temporary LoveFaisal Siddiqui Bogi
4O Nodire Naquib Khan
5Ghum Nei Naquib Khan
6ShubholongFaisal Siddiqui Bogi
7Rock N RenaissanceFaisal Siddiqui Bogi
8Ei Shob Bhalo Lage Naquib Khan
9Acha Keno Manush Gulo Pilu Khan
10No One But YouFaisal Siddiqui Bogi
11Brishtir Lekha Kobita Pilu Khan
12Happy FeelingFaisal Siddiqui Bogi
13Runwayr Mati ChuyeMamun

Tritio Bishsho (1993)

No.SongSinger
1Hridoy KadamatiFaisal Siddiqui Bogi
2Beche Thake Naquib Khan
3Tritio Bishsho Pilu Khan
4Aj Je Shishu Pilu Khan
5Amra Ja Kichu Naquib Khan
6Bachar Moto Bachte Naquib Khan
7Neel Choya Naquib Khan
8Chirodine Bhabte Pilu Khan
9Ei Dinto Robena Pilu Khan
10ChoukidarEhsanul Islam Motto
11Ar Deshot Jaio Naquib Khan
12Shukh Tumi Rongdhonu Naquib Khan

Ekattorer Renaissance (1998)

No.SongSinger
1Purbo DigonteRenaissance
2Joy BanglaRenaissance
3Karar Oi Louho KopatRenaissance
4Bhebonago Ma Pilu Khan
5Shono Ekti MujiborerEhsanul Islam Motto
6Bicharpoti Tomar BicharRenaissance
7Badh Bhenge DaoRenaissance
8Hajar Bochor Pore Naquib Khan
9Amra Shobai BangaliRenaissance
10Nongor Tolo ToloRenaissance
11Bangladesh Pilu Khan
12BangladeshFaisal Siddiqui Bogi

Ekush Shotoker Renaissance (2004)

No.SongSinger
1Tumi Ki Am Bondhu Naquib Khan
2Hey Bangladesh Pilu Khan
3Alal DulalFaisal Siddiqui Bogi
4Shopno Bhora Shur Pilu Khan
5Koto Je Poth Ghure Ghure Imran Rahman
6Ekush Shotoke Gram Bangla Naquib Khan
7Jani Bolte Paro Pilu Khan
8Janinato Buke Amar Pilu Khan
9Ekush Shotoker Bangladesher Gonotontro Naquib Khan
10Nonaiya Nonaiya Kotha KoiFaisal Siddiqui Bogi
11Rajnitir Fusion Naquib Khan
12East of the AtollFaisal Siddiqui Bogi
13Audhan Me Ei JowanRenaissance
14Anjom PeyRenaissance

Members

Current members

Past members

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References

  1. "Renaissance back after 14 years". 9 July 2018.
  2. "Renaissance ends 17 years hiatus with new single". 20 March 2021.