2011 World Music Fest Dhaka_ 2

2011 World Music Fest Dhaka_ 2

DHAKA WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2011 – A Musical Homage to Mother Language

The first-ever Dhaka World Music Fest’ – February 4 – 5, 2011, brings the eclectic grooves and hypnotic rhythms of Cuban-funk, Afro-beat, Baul, Reggae, Pala and Bangla-Latin fusion to your ears like never before.

Grameenphone proudly aligns itself with one of its kind 2-day musical extravaganza that features a plethora of world-class musicians from home and abroad. The month of February is eternal in the heart of each and every Bengali people and celebrating this gifted month through the Universal language of music goes far beyond our geographic periphery since 21st February is celebrated as ‘International Mother Language Day’ across the world. Grameenphone has always been a true patron of indigenous music, cultural events and fests that reinforces our bond with the people of Bangladesh & its rich culture & believes this to be an excellent platform to present our culture on a global stage.


The Dhaka World Music Fest promises to be Dhaka’s official yearly international music hotspot, ushering in its new era as World Music hub. This will be the ultimate international musicfest experience to captivate all music-lovers.

The Bands


Motimba – fiery Cuban funk

Lalon band – Bangla folk rock fusion at its best

Rob Fakir – hypnotic contemporary Baul from one of the genre’s most celebrated artists

Lokkhi Terra – soulful Bengali folk mixed with Afro Latin jazz

Soothsayers – groovy dub/reggae meets afro beat.

Baby Akhtar O tar Dol – classic Bangla groove mixed with spiritual vocals

Porobashi – Pala gaan and folk revisited through the expressive voice of songwriter Shumel Chowdhury