Souls (band)
Souls is a Bangladeshi rock band formed in Chittagong in 1972.
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| Also known as | Shurela (1972–1973) |
| Origin | Chittagong, Bangladesh |
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| Years active | 1972–present |
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| Website | soulsbd |
History
In 1972, the band was formed under the name Shurela by bass guitarist Sajedul Alam, lead guitarist Momtazul Haque Lulu, drummer Subrata Barua Ronny, keyboardist Ahmed Newaz and singer Tajul Imam.
In 1973, the band changed the name to Souls.
In 1980, Souls released their first album Super Souls. It is the first album released by a music group in Bangladesh.
In 1982, Souls released their second album Colleger Corridore.
In 1986, Souls released their third album Manush Matir Kacha Kachi.
In 1988, Souls released their fourth album East and West. It had six Bangla songs by Tapan Chowdhury and six English songs by Naseem Ali Khan.
In 1993, Souls released their fifth album E Emon Porichoy.
In 1995, Souls released their sixth album Aj Din Katuk Gaane.
In 1997, Souls released their seventh album Oshomoyer Gaan.
In 2000, Souls released their eighth album Mukhorito Jibon. It compiled 2 previously released songs, 4 newly released songs and 6 remakes of old Indian Bengali songs. This was their first acoustic and unplugged album.
In 2003, Souls released their ninth album Tarar Uthone.
In 2004, Souls released their tenth album To-Let.
In 2006, Souls released their eleventh album Jhut Jhamela.
In 2008, Souls released their twelfth album Kingbodonti with Dalchhut and is a tribute to Sanjeeb Choudhury. It features three songs by Souls (Partha Barua), three songs by Dalchhut (Bappa Mazumder) and one song by Sanjeeb Choudhury.[1]
In 2011, Souls released their thirteenth album Jam.[2]
In 2023 & 2024, Souls celebrated their 50 years by releasing 50 songs (25 songs by Partha Barua & 25 songs by Naseem Ali Khan) and by touring and performing in England (London & Birmingham), Australia (Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth) and their home country Bangladesh (Noakhali, Chittagong). They ended their Golden Jubilee by performing a grand concert in Dhaka. Souls' lineup during the celebration was Naseem Ali Khan on vocals, Partha Barua on vocals & lead guitar, Ahasanur Rahman Ashiq on drums, Meer Shahriar Hossain Masum on keyboard and Maruf Hasan Talukder Real on bass guitar.[3][4]
Discography
- Super Souls (1980)
- Colleger Corridore (1982)
- Manush Matir Kachakachi (1987)
- East & West (1988)
- E Emon Porichoy (1993)
- Aj Din Katuk Gane (1995)
- Oshomoyer Gaan (1997)
- Mukhorito Jibon (2000)
- Tarar Uthone (2003)
- To – Let (2004)
- Jhut Jhamela (2006)
- Kingbodonti (2008)
- Jam (2011)
Members
Present members
- Naseem Ali Khan – lead vocals (1980–present)
- Partha Barua – lead guitar, vocals (1989–present)
- Ahasanur Rahman Ashiq – drums, percussion (2000–present)
- Meer Shahriar Hossain Masum – keyboards (2003–present)
- Maruf Hasan Talukder Real – bass guitar (2012–present)
Past members
- Tapan Chowdhury – lead vocals (1973–1993)
- Naquib Khan – keyboards, vocals (1973–1982)
- Pilu Khan – bass (1973–1980)
- Ayub Bachchu – guitars, vocals (1980–1990)
- Tajul Imam – lead vocals (1973–1975)
- Sazedul Alam – bass guitar (1972–1980)
- Momtazul Haque Lulu – lead guitar (1972–1974)
- Ahmed Newaz – keyboards (1972–1995)
- Subrata Barua Ronny – drums (1972–1995)
- Gerald Gonsalves – keyboards (1982–1985)
- Mohammad Ali – bass (1985–1993)
- Suhas Hasnain – keyboards (1984–1989)
- Shahedul Alam – bass (1975–1984)
- Lutfur Kabir Azad – keyboards (1991–2004)
- Pantha Kanai – drums (1995–2000)
- Iftikher Uddin Sohel – lead guitar (1995–2006)
- Naimul Hasan Tanim – bass guitar (1993–2006)
- Zakir Hasan Rana – bass guitar (2006–2012)
References
- "Kingbodonti A musical tribute to Sanjeeb Chowdhury". The Daily Star. 27 December 2008.
- "New album of Souls Jam launched". Grameenphone. 18 August 2011.
- "50 Years of Souls". The Daily Star. 20 July 2023.
- "50 Years of Souls". The Daily Star. 20 July 2023.