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Parthibo
Background information
Years active1998 (1998)–present[1]
Labels
Members
  • Ashfaqul Bari Rumon
  • Tanbeer Dawood Rony
  • Sudipta Bardhan Shubho
  • M G Kibria
Past members
  • John Sutton Munshi
  • Selim Haider

Parthibo is a Bangladeshi pop-rock group from Rajshahi, formed in 1995 under the name IGNEOUS. The original band members were Rumon (guitar and vocals), Shubho (drums), Tito (keyboards), and others. The band was a major hit in the city of Rajshahi, frequently performing live shows in and around the city.

History[edit]

Formation (1997-2000)[edit]

By the end of 1997, Shubho left the band & had to shift to Dhaka with family, leading to a period of stagnation for the band. In 1999, Benson & Hedges Star Search Contest was launched. After receiving the application form from Rumon's elder brother, Tito & Rumon started planning how to go about it. At the time, they were the only active members of IGNEOUS as all others had quit the band. Shubho was recontacted and Dr. Rubel was approached to become their bassist. The band was reformed and got into the Final Fifteen in B&H Star Search Contest both 1999 and 2000. However, the members got busy with studies and broke up again by the end of 2000.

Main career (2002-2009)[edit]

In 2002, Rumon, inspired by Tito, participated as a solo contestant in the B&H Star Search 2002. This time, Rumon won two awards (Best Solo Performer & Best Lyricist) for the first time in the history of the much evaluated musical talent hunt competition ever. With Shubho on drums and Raja on bass, Rumon and Tito completed the set of musicians on stage for that win.

Right after the awards, Rumon proposed to reform the band with a new name, Parthibo, rather than going solo. Sohel was added as an additional guitarist.

Time moved on and Parthibo steadily grew in shows in Dhaka, doing concerts almost everywhere with the bigger bands. They also participated in the biggest ever concert in the countries history- 'Ampfest' and also in prestigious events like 'Ampart', 'Close Up Juke Box', Fantasy Kingdom Live Concerts etc. The band's first single, "Olpo Ektu Akash", featured in the 2004 album Swapnochura. After their first full album, Baundule was released in 2005, the band was well-received by critics and several of their songs, including "Baundule", "Grohon", "Nijhum Raate", and "Olpo Ektu Akash" became quite popular. Parthibo won the award of Best Band Album for Baundule in Citycell-Channel I Music Awards 2005.

From 2006 and 2011, Parthibo was involved in Bangladesh's party scene. They were hitting the floors in embassies, clubs, and hotels frequently. Tito left the band in 2007 for personal reasons and Nabil took his place. Shehrina Kamal, a female artist, was added into the band in 2005 keeping in mind the requirement of the party sector. Kamal left the band in 2008 when she left Bangladesh, at which point Neda Shakiba joined. They also crossed the border and performed at 'Calcutta Rowing Club' in 2009.

Outgrowth (2011-present)[edit]

In 2011, the band released their second album Utshorgo Nijeke. After this, a major issue on the future direction as well as musical taste of the band led to Nabil and Shakiba's departures.

Rony joined in 2011 with a fresh air into the band and the band found 'just the person' they were looking for in him. With his well known musical capabilities, he has contributed a lot in a significant improvement in the band's overall sound.

Later, Raja left the band in 2013 and John Sutton Munshi came in his place as a guest bassist. The band ever since has been like a family and built up a greater respect within the music industry.

Parthibo's search for a permanent bassist ended when MG Kibria joined the band in the first quarter of 2016. His technical expertise has helped the band produce their own songs.

Rauma has usually been the female voice as a guest vocal when needed.

Parthibo launched their third album, Parthibo The Definitive Album, on 25 June 2014. The dual CD album contains 10 rearranged hits from their past albums and 10 brand new songs.[1]

In 2016, Parthibo released their fourth album Swagoto Bangladeshe, dedicated to Bangladesh, and touching upon its tourism, history, festivals, and sports.

Parthibo remains active.

Members[edit]

Current members

  • Ashfaqul Bari Rumon – vocals, guitar[2]
  • Tanbeer Dawood Rony – keyboards, vocals[2]
  • Sudipta Bardhan Shubho – drums, percussion[2]
  • M G Kibria - bass[2]

Guest musicians

  • John Sutton Munshi - bass[1][3]
  • Selim Haider - guitar[2]

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

  • Baundule (Arshee - 2005)[3]
  • Utshorgo Nijeke (G-Series - 2011)[3]
  • Parthibo The Definitive Album (2014)[2]
  • Swagoto Bangladesh (2016)[2]

Guest appearances[edit]

  • Shopnochura[3] (G-Series - 2005)
  • Onno Rokom[citation needed] (Impress - 2007)
  • Radio Mania 2[3] (Ektaar - 2008)
  • Rocoholic[3]

Awards[edit]

References[edit]

[5] [6]

  1. ^ a b c "Parthibo releases third album". Dhaka Tribune. 27 June 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Parthibo takes charge of their music videos". Dhaka Tribune. 17 April 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Parthibo's next album in March". The Daily Observer. 3 February 2014.
  4. ^ "Channel i Music Award held". The Daily Star. 1 October 2017.
  5. ^ ব্যান্ড দলের প্রথম দেশাত্মবোধক গানের অ্যালবাম. Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). 25 November 2016.
  6. ^ পার্থিবের ‘স্বাগত বাংলাদেশে’ - বাংলাদেশ প্রতিদিন. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). 6 December 2016.
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