Chirkutt ( চিরকুট ) - Official Biography

Chirkutt ( চিরকুট ) - Official Bio

Herewith the official press release bio of the Bangla Folk/Rock band CHIRKUTT. 

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Biography

Formed in 2002 during Sumi’s university years, Chirkutt carved out a solid reputation in the music scene of Bangladesh with their energetic live performances and powerful lyrics penned by Sumi herself. Despite their exotic sound, they are immensely popular among mainstream audiences. Chirkutt is one of the only female-fronted fusion-driven rock bands of Bangladesh, and the band enjoys an active international presence as well. Chirkutt has released three studio albums to date, and toured over a dozen countries.

Chirkutt’s international journey began when they were invited to attend the prestigious India Music Week festival in 2012, followed by the Jaffna Music Festival in Sri Lanka. Chirkutt toured with Norwegian rockers Casa Murilo in 2013. They were the first Bangladeshi band to perform at the President House Concert in India by invitation, and also the first Bangladeshi band to be invited to perform at SXSW Austin, USA in 2016.

Furthermore, Chirkutt has collaborated with several international artists in various productions, such as Norway’s Casa Murilo and the New York-based Latin band 24 Horas, the music video for the latter of which earned them an award in 2016.

Instrumentation

Pavel Areen – Drums and Percussion, Dugdugi, Baya (kettledrum), Cajon

Emon Chowdhury – Dotara, Ektara, Sitar, Mandoline, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Spanish Guitar, Banjo

Jahid Nirob – Keyboard, Harmonium

Didar Hasan - Bass

Sharmin Sultana – Lyrics, Tune, Vocal

Web Links

Link 1 - https://www.com/watch?v=oyFFq0yMZJU&ab_channel=ChirkuttOfficial

Link 2 -  https://youtu.be/FeV6c6s7wwQ

Link 3 - https://youtu.be/i3uCZadqOBU

Link 4 –  https://youtu.be/-pjftrC0Jg8

Link 5 - https://youtu.be/svJ_Hnm0vZo

Link 6 - https://youtu.be/3nlwjyfDe40

Discography

Albums

চিরকুটনামা (Chronograph) (2010)

Songs

2. Khajna

3. Katakuti

4. Chotto Nodi

5. Bondhu

6. Baul Subhaner Gaan

7. Chop Chop

8. Ful Fota Gaan

9. Doyal

10. Ghore Fera  

যাদুর শহর (City of Magic) (2013)

Songs

1. Ekta Che’ra Din

2. Bondhu Go

3. Jadur Shohor

4. Brishtir Gaan

5. Prothom Preme Morey Jawar Gaan

6. Niranondo

7. Nei Nei

8. Aay kheye ne

9. Taar Chera

10. Ontoraley

11. Jachnaar Gaan

12. Dhonodhanna Pushpo Bhora

উধাও (Disappear) (2017)

Songs

1. TV

2. Kew Jonak Jalo

3. Niyom Bujhi Na

4. Kata-taar

5. Tarunno

6. Udhao

মাটি গীতি (Maati Geeti) (2022)

Songs

1. Buka Buka

2. Dekha hok Dekha hobe

3. Manus

4. Manusher bagan Manush Mohan

5. Pakhi Uriya

Singles

1. Prem o Parthona

2. The Switzerland song – Jajabor

3. Lisbon to Dhaka

4. Cholte hobe jibon

5. Beche Achi ei beshi

6. Bhoot Shamlao

7. Aalor Gaan

8. More Jabo

9. Kanamachi

10. Ahare Jibon

11. Dui Diner Lagiya Manush

12. Banglar Kotha

13. Golaper kata

14. Lamp Post

15. Pakhi ta bondi ache. Deher khachay

16. Ft. Casa Murilo – Take No More

17. Ft. Casa Murilo – Trams & Empty Streets

18. Bhalobashle kyano khide pai nah

19. Tomay Bhalobeshe

Upcoming tours/gigs in Europe: N/A 

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