| Souls | |
| Native Name: | সোল্স |
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Alias: | Shurela (1972–1973) |
| Origin: | Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| Years Active: | 1972–present |
Souls is a Bangladeshi rock band formed in Chittagong in 1972.
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.
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. 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 2011, Souls released their twelfth album Jam.[1]
In 2023/2024, 50 Years of Souls was celebrated by releasing 20 new songs and 30 old songs. They also toured and performed in UK's London, Birmingham and Australia's Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and also USA's Miami, Alexandria, West Lafayette, Houston, Los Angeles, Denver, Seattle, Boston, Ocala, Sacramento, San Jose, Oklahoma, Dallas, New York, Atlanta along with India's Kolkata as well as Bangladesh's Chittagong, Noakhali, Habiganj, Narayanganj, Jessore, Cox's Bazar and a grand concert in Dhaka. The members during the celebration were 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.[2] [3] [4]