Dhaka to Dakar: the Music of Discontent

(episode 1) Resistance Music in Bangladesh - Part I

This episode talks about Bangladeshi resistance music from the 1970s to the early 2000s. We talk about different rock metal and folk fusion genres in Bangladesh. We also discuss the cultural significance of these music genres in Bangladesh.   Intro music: Overland, in the ⁠Old Capital ⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/album/7zuK2kleb9UroddsoUTb2v]album, by ⁠Claire Deak ⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0xUjHFxfaM4g7IPwqNEEAl]& ⁠Tony Dupe´ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/11v9Gs74xVa4JUkvFgNNex] List of songs you hear in this episode * Azam Khan - Ami Jare Chaire [https://youtu.be/cBssrYQ2398?si=uCWoQcBDlFlBrBbW] * Azam Khan - Bangladesh [https://youtu.be/1g8Q8TBtXCg?si=9sAB3MWYk8uF1p_F] * Spondan Band - School Khuilache re maula [https://youtu.be/NCthPI6W8mc?si=ag3fPxFt0bOmUthm] * Warfaze-Dhushor Manchitro [https://youtu.be/bE3Js8Bh7bQ?si=Lbjp_C8mnfE2pFNp] * Orator - Gnosis Stained Khadga [https://youtu.be/xC0LfOOtaec?si=zWuOc_MMWR1_OAL7] * Anusheh Anadil - Namaj Amar [https://youtu.be/L0-C6WMKKRY?si=YAVM8zqHM7zEpNJX] Links: * Soundcloud [https://on.soundcloud.com/3gtMz] * Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/collection/376288?view=expanded] * Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d068ac4c-b245-4ec5-936e-ee5627a6700a/dhaka-to-dakar-the-music-of-discontent] Images Sources: * Top Left - Georgina Huq⁠ [https://www.musophia.com/george-huqs-quarantine-playlist-and-memories/] * ⁠Bottom Left - Azam Khan⁠ [https://www.dainikocean.com/en/2019/02/28/today-guru-azam-khans-birthday] * ⁠Top Centre - Anusheh Anadil⁠ [https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5fg2m7] * ⁠Centre - Fakir Alamgir ⁠ [https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/condolences-pour-in-for-noted-folk-singer-fakir-alamgir] * ⁠Bottom Centre - Stoic Bliss band⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/stoicblissproductions/] * ⁠Top Right - Orator band⁠ [https://metalassaultrecords.com/] * ⁠Bottom Right - Georgina Huq⁠ [https://www.musophia.com/george-huqs-quarantine-playlist-and-memories/]

(episode 2) Resistance Music in Bangladesh - Part II

In this episode, we continue talking about music and politics in Bangladesh. We talk about women in underground music cultures. We also talk about underground metal and hip-hop music in Bangladesh. We talk about how discourses around gender, class, and ethnicity, impact the works of women in popular music in general and in Bangladesh in particular.  Intro music: Overland, in the Old Capital [https://open.spotify.com/album/7zuK2kleb9UroddsoUTb2v]album, by Claire Deak [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0xUjHFxfaM4g7IPwqNEEAl]& Tony Dupe´ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/11v9Gs74xVa4JUkvFgNNex] List of songs you hear in this episode * ⁠ [https://youtu.be/cBssrYQ2398?si=uCWoQcBDlFlBrBbW]Nishat Anjum- Rise [https://youtu.be/Lo_OodAUKnA?si=JsECtpfc4_OH0EbQ] * Deshi MC's - Party Time [https://youtu.be/u2bPepYQE1s?si=-Fh96lssL4PWxBY0] * Towfique ft. Faisal Roddy - Bidrohi [https://youtu.be/t_F9zNgMUiQ?si=s1iHT2MAJUBXiAJW] * Nizam Rabby ft. Azaad Forward Bloc - Brasht [https://youtu.be/Iou_JuC1FOU?si=U6o-BZitFFAL8lQc] * Animes ft. Daughter of Coastal (D.O.C) - Nahubo [https://youtu.be/_UZ5ef4yhlA?si=F8z5HjiWPtxxC5YZ] * Nawshin - Bakruddho [https://youtu.be/YURjdBOuOzY?si=lUPBqEuXqD-S_1Ti] Links: * ⁠Soundcloud ⁠ [https://on.soundcloud.com/3gtMz] * ⁠Patreon⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/collection/376288?view=expanded] * ⁠Amazon Music⁠ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d068ac4c-b245-4ec5-936e-ee5627a6700a/dhaka-to-dakar-the-music-of-discontent] Images sources: * Top Left - Georgina Huq [https://www.musophia.com/george-huqs-quarantine-playlist-and-memories/] * Bottom Left - Azam Khan [https://www.dainikocean.com/en/2019/02/28/today-guru-azam-khans-birthday] * Top Centre - Anusheh Anadil [https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5fg2m7] * Centre - Fakir Alamgir [https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/condolences-pour-in-for-noted-folk-singer-fakir-alamgir] * Bottom Centre - Stoic Bliss band [https://www.instagram.com/stoicblissproductions/] * Top Right - Orator band [https://metalassaultrecords.com/] * Bottom Right - Georgina Huq [https://www.musophia.com/george-huqs-quarantine-playlist-and-memories/]

(episode 0) Dhaka to Dakar: an Introduction

Today in this introductory recording, we talk about the story behind "Dhaka to Dakar"! Intro music: Overland, in the⁠ ⁠Old Capital ⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/album/7zuK2kleb9UroddsoUTb2v]album, by⁠ ⁠Claire Deak ⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0xUjHFxfaM4g7IPwqNEEAl]&⁠ ⁠Tony Dupe´ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/11v9Gs74xVa4JUkvFgNNex]