Shunno

Shunno, is a Bangladeshi alternative rock band formed in 2007 in Dhaka.[1][2] They are one of the popular bands of Bangladesh. Since the formation, they have released five studio and five mixed albums. Their first album Notun Srot was released in 2008[3] and their latest album Lottery was released in 2017.[4][5]Their latest song Behula went No. 1 trending in YouTube Bangladesh.[6]

Shunno
Background information
OriginDhaka, Bangladesh
Genres
Years active2007–present
Associated acts
Members
  • Imrul Karim Emil
  • Andrew Michael Gomez
  • Ishmamul Farhad
  • Rafatul Bari Labib
Past members
  • Shaker Raza

History

Formation and establishment

Vocalist Imrul Karim Emil and lead guitarist Shaker Raza made Shunno in 2007. A few days later, bass guitarist Andrew Michael Gomez and drummer Rafatul Bari Labib joined them.[7] In 2016, Ishmamul Farhad joined the band as lead guitarist, replacing Shaker Raza.

In 2007, the band Shunno 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. That same year, they released a solo album called Notun Srot. Shunno's second album Shoto Asha was released the following year. 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][7] Gorbo Bangladesh, their third album was released by Shunno in 2011. In 2012, Dhaka Gladiators team theme song also sung by Shunno. Their fourth album Bhaago was released in 2014. In the 2015 Cricket World Cup, they also sang the song Cholo Bangladesh.[8] They also sang a song titled Deshpremiker Gaan produced by Robi. The last time their fifth album Lottery was released was in 2017. To encourage the Bangladesh national cricket team for their upcoming 2019 Cricket World Cup, they also sang the song Cholbe Lorai.[9]

After a gap of almost three years, Shunno released a single called Bibiya lyrics written by Brishty Dessa in January 2021. Shunno's latest single Behula was big hit and one of the most popular song around bangla spiking from Bangladesh and India also which was released in March 2021.[10] The song was a mythical story of Behula, and the lyric was penned by Tanvir Chowdhury.

Concerts

Joy Bangla Concert

Shunno performed many concerts and shows in Bangladesh and abroad. But, they performed all the Joy Bangla Concert, which is the most popular concert in the country from it's start backin 2015 to till now.[11][12][13][14][15][16]


Discography

Studio albums

  • Notun Srot (2008)
  • Shoto Asha (2009)
  • Gorbo Bangladesh (2011)
  • Bhaago (2014)
  • Lottery (2017)

Singles

  • Bibiya (2021)
  • Behula (2021)

Awards

Members

Present

  • Imrul Karim Emil — vocals, guitars (2007–present)
  • Andrew Michael Gomez – bass guitars (2007–present)
  • Ishmamul Farhad - lead guitars (2016-present)
  • Rafatul Bari Labib - drums (2007-present)

Past members

  • Shaker Raza — lead guitars (2007–2016)

See also

References
  1. "The contemporary rock bands in Dhaka". New Age. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  2. "On Bangladeshi rock bands". New Age. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  3. "Shunno's Dreams". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  4. "Shunno hits the "Lottery"". The Daily Star. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  5. "Shunno's 'Lottery' today". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  6. Shahnewaz, Sadi Mohammad (3 April 2021). "The mercurial success of Shunno's "Behula"". The Daily Star. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  7. "Shunno to perform today at IGCC". dhakatribune. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
  8. "'Cholo Bangladesh' same voice across the country". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
  9. "Shunno's 'Cholbe Lorai' for Tigers". Dhaka Tribune. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  10. "The mercurial success of Shunno's "Behula"". The Daily Star. 3 April 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  11. "Joy Bangla 7th March Concert". CRi. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
  12. "Joy Bangla Concert 2018 to feature a dynamic lineup". Dhaka Tribune. 25 February 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  13. "Joy Bangla Concert Rocking Youth with Music on Historic March 7". UNB. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  14. "Joy Bangla Concert: A unique initiative to showcase country's history through music". Dhaka Tribune. 7 March 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  15. "Joy Bangla Concert to be Back in 2022". UNB. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  16. "Bands Pay Tribute to Joy Bangla Concert". UNB. 6 March 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
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