Shunno (English: Zero) is a Bangladeshi pop rock band formed in 2007 in Dhaka by Imrul Karim Emil & Shaker Raza.[1][2] They are one of the most popular bands of Bangladesh.[3]
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| Origin | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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History
editIn 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.[4] They began their journey with the song called Prottasha of Fuad al Muqtadir's Bonno album.
In 2008, a song titled Shopnoghuri was released on the mixed album Rang. They also released their debut album Notun Srot.
In 2009, Shunno's second album Shoto Asha was released. The song Shoto Asha from this album became very popular and Grameenphone used the song as the theme song for the 2011 Cricket World Cup.[3][4]
In 2011, Gorbo Bangladesh, their third album was released by Shunno.
In 2014, their fourth album Bhaago was released. The album contains the song Shono Mohajon,[5] a song about the experience of oppression under dictatorship, which eventually became famous as the "unofficial anthem of Bangladesh" during the Student–People's uprising in 2024.[6][7]
In 2016, Ishmamul Farhad joined the band as lead guitarist, replacing Shaker Raza.
In 2017, Their fifth album Lottery was released.[8][9]
In 2021, Shunno released a song called Bibiya on 1 January with Brishty Dessa writing its lyrics. Bibiya 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.[10] Shunno's song Behula was released on 20 March with Tanvir Chowdhury writing its lyrics and was a big hit. Behula is a story of the north and the song represents the mythical story of Behula and is based on Shiva Purana and the Manasamangal genre of Bengali medieval epics. The song had the first animated music video which portrayed instincts of a legendary myth and a video game.[11]
Concerts
editThey performed maximum shows at Joy Bangla Concert which is the most popular concert in the country from 2015 till now.[12][13][14][15][16][17]
Discography
edit- নতুন স্রোত (The New Wave) (2008)
- শত আশা (Hundreds of Hopes) (2009)
- গড়বো বাংলাদেশ (Building Bangladesh) (2011)
- ভাগো (Run) (2014)
- লটারী (Lottery) (2017)
Awards
edit- Meril Prothom Alo Awards - Best Band of the Year (2008)[4]
- Citycell-Channel I Music Awards (2009)[4]
- Citycell-Channel I Music Awards (2011)[4]
Members
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Present members
- Imrul Karim Emil — vocals, guitars (2007–present)
- Andrew Michael Gomes — bass guitars (2007–present)
- Rafatul Bari Labib — drums (2007–present)
- Ishmamul Farhad — lead guitars (2016–present)
Past members
- Shaker Raza — lead guitars (2007–2016)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "The contemporary rock bands in Dhaka". New Age. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ^ "On Bangladeshi rock bands". New Age. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Shunno's Dreams". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Shunno to perform today at IGCC". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- ^ Afrose Jahan Chaity (16 April 2014). "Shunno's 4th album Bhaago hits the market". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ শোনো মহাজন আমরা অনেকজন. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 15 August 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "'Shono Mohajon': The unlikely anthem that became the voice of a generation". The Daily Star. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "Shunno hits the "Lottery"". The Daily Star. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ "Shunno's 'Lottery' today". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ "Shunno's Bibiya released". Daily Star. 1 January 2021.
- ^ "The mercurial success of Shunno's Behula". Daily Star. 20 March 2021.
- ^ "Joy Bangla 7th March Concert". CRi. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ "Joy Bangla Concert 2018 to feature a dynamic lineup". Dhaka Tribune. 25 February 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
- ^ "Joy Bangla Concert Rocking Youth with Music on Historic March 7". UNB. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ "Joy Bangla Concert: A unique initiative to showcase country's history through music". Dhaka Tribune. 7 March 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ "Joy Bangla Concert to be Back in 2022". UNB. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ "Bands Pay Tribute to Joy Bangla Concert". UNB. 6 March 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2021.