Shunno

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Shunno
শূন্য
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Original members of Shunno: (L to R) Michael, Labib, Shaker and Emil
Background information
Origin Dhaka, Bangladesh
Genres
Years active2007–present
Members
  • Imrul Karim Emil
  • Shaker Raza
  • Andrew Michael Gomes
  • Rafatul Bari Labib
  • Ishmamul Farhad

Shunno is a Bangladeshi Alternative rock band formed in 2007 in Dhaka by Imrul Karim Emil and Shaker Raza. [1] [2] They are considered one of the most popular bands in Bangladesh, known for their blend of alternative rock, pop rock, pop, and soft rock. [3] [4] Shunno has received several awards, including the Meril-Prothom Alo Award for Best Band of the Year in 2008 and Citycell-Channel i Music Awards in 2009 and 2011. They have also been frequent performers at the popular Joy Bangla Concert. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

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History

In 2007, vocalist Imrul Karim Emil and lead guitarist Shaker Raza formed Shunno. A few days later, bassist Andrew Michael Gomez and drummer Rafatul Bari Labib joined them.

In 2008, Shunno released their debut album Notun Srot.

In 2009, Shunno's second album Shoto Asha was released. [3]

In 2011, Gorbo Bangladesh, their third album was released by Shunno.

In 2014, their fourth album Bhaago was released. [12] [13] [14]

In 2016, Ishmamul Farhad joined the band as lead guitarist.

In 2017, Their fifth album Lottery was released. [15] [16]

In 2021, Shunno released a song called Bibiya on 1 January and is a story of the south and is a lullaby of a fisherman who is putting off his daughter to sleep before he heads off for his work to the ever so unpredictable sea. [17] Shunno's song Behula was released on 20 March and is a story of the north and the song is based on Shiva Purana and the Manasamangal genre of Bengali medieval epics. [18]

Discography

Awards

Members

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The contemporary rock bands in Dhaka". New Age . 7 October 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  2. ↑ "On Bangladeshi rock bands". New Age . 7 October 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  3. 1 2 "Shunno's Dreams". Prothom Alo . Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  4. ↑ "Shunno's 4th album Bhaago hits the market". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  5. ↑ "Shunno comes full-circle after 15 years". 24 January 2023.
  6. ↑ "Joy Bangla 7th March Concert". CRi. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
  7. ↑ "Joy Bangla Concert 2018 to feature a dynamic lineup". Dhaka Tribune . 25 February 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  8. ↑ "Joy Bangla Concert Rocking Youth with Music on Historic March 7". UNB . 8 March 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  9. ↑ "Joy Bangla Concert: A unique initiative to showcase country's history through music". Dhaka Tribune . 7 March 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  10. ↑ "Joy Bangla Concert to be Back in 2022". UNB . 5 March 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  11. ↑ "Bands Pay Tribute to Joy Bangla Concert". UNB . 6 March 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  12. ↑ Afrose Jahan Chaity (16 April 2014). "Shunno's 4th album Bhaago hits the market". Dhaka Tribune . Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  13. ↑ শোনো মহাজন আমরা অনেকজন. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 15 August 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  14. ↑ "'Shono Mohajon': The unlikely anthem that became the voice of a generation". The Daily Star . 10 September 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  15. ↑ "Shunno hits the "Lottery"". The Daily Star . Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  16. ↑ "Shunno's 'Lottery' today". Prothom Alo . Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  17. ↑ "Shunno's Bibiya released". Daily Star. 1 January 2021.
  18. ↑ "The mercurial success of Shunno's Behula". Daily Star. 20 March 2021.
  19. 1 2 3 "Shunno to perform today at IGCC". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
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