Ektaar Music Explained
Ektaar Music
একতার মিউজিক |
| Founded: | [1] [2] |
| Founder: | Feisal Siddiqi Bogey
Sheikh Monirul Alam Tipu |
| Genre: | Various |
| Country: | Bangladesh |
| Location: | Dhaka |
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
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
See also
Notes and References
- News: Tanim . Faizul Khan . 7 October 2005 . Ektaar Music: A Bangla Folk Revivalist Label . Star Weekend . The Daily Star . 17 June 2015 . 17 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150617143028/http://archive.thedailystar.net/magazine/2005/10/01/music.htm . dead .
- News: Ahmed . Hana Shams . 16 February 2007 . Breaking the Musical Status Quo . Star Weekend . The Daily Star . 17 June 2015 . 1 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150101214132/http://archive.thedailystar.net/magazine/2007/02/03/cover.htm . dead .
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- News: Karim. Elita. Cheating the Musicians. 11 May 2007. 15 October 2022. The Daily Star.
- News: Music that is entertaining and thought provoking. 5 November 2007. 22 June 2023. The Daily Star.
- News: Paper Tales. 22 December 2006. 22 June 2023. The Daily Star.
- News: Waheed. Karim. Hyder Husyn and his candid, razor sharp words. 29 September 2006. 22 June 2023. The Daily Star.
