Shafin Ahmed
Shafin Ahmed | |
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Ahmed performing in Seattle (Oct 2012) | |
Background information | |
Native name | শাফিন আহমেদ |
Born | February 14 |
Genres | Pop Rock, |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instruments | Vocals, bass |
Years active | 1984–present |
Associated acts | Miles[1] |
Shafin Ahmed (born February 14) is a Bangladeshi singer and composer. He is a member of the musical group Miles. He is also a well known singer in West Bengal, India.[2]
Career
Ahmed began his musical career at a young age, when he grew up in a musical family. His father, Kamal Das Gupta, was a noted music director, while his mother, Feroza Begum, was a Nazrul Sangeet singer. Ahmed took lessons about Nazrul Sangeet in his childhood. He was exposed to western musical influences since he studied in England, along with his elder brother, Hamin Ahmed. They then founded Band Miles which went on to become a leading musical group in Bangladesh. He produced several songs including Chand Tara Shurjo, Firiye Dao, Jala Jala, Prothom Premer Moto and Fera Alena. His first song, It's Magic (Ki Jadu) was written during his school years.
Rhythm of Life
On 12 January 2010, Ahmed left Miles citing personal differences with the band.[3] He formed a new band group – Rhythm of Life.[4][5] The others members who joined were – Wasiun (Guitar), Shahin (Guitar), Sumon (Keyboard), Shams (Bass Guitar), Ujjal (Percussion), and Rumi (Drums). But Ahmed disbanded the new group and returned to Miles at the end of the year.
References
- ↑ "Band Profile:Miles". Retrieved 2012-11-19.
- ↑ Banerjee, Subhajit (2 October 2004). "Connecting with cross-border beats". The Telegraph (Kolkata). Calcutta, India. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
- ↑ "Shafin leaving Miles". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
- ↑ "Shafin formed Rhythm of Life". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 2012-10-30.
- ↑ "Life after Miles". The Daily Star. 2010-04-01. Retrieved 2018-10-05.