Wind of Change (Bangladeshi TV program)

Wind of Change is a Bangladeshi music television series. It showcases a mix of local and international musicians performing together. It premiered on Gaan Bangla during Eid al-Fitr in 2016.[1] The series was created by Kaushik Hossain Taposh, who produces it with Farzana Munny.[2]

Wind of Change
Starring(List)
ComposerKaushik Hossain Taposh
Country of originBangladesh
No. of seasons5
Production
Producers
Production locationsDhaka, Bangladesh
Running time90 minutes
Production companyTM Production
DistributorOne More Zero Group
Release
Original networkGaan Bangla
Original release7 July 2016 (2016-07-07) –
present
External links
[gaanbangla.tv Website]

Pre-Season 1

Pre-Season One of Wind of Change aired on the 7th of July in 2016. The event was the first of its kind with an extravagant music arrangement conducted by Music Director Kaushik Hossain Taposh and featured various known international and local Bangladeshi artists. The platform changed the way live music programs are defined in Bangladesh and around the world through dynamic music arrangements by Taposh and mesmerizing, unique visuals directed by Farzana Munny. Pre-Season 1 featured 'Wind of Change Renditions' of legendary songs by artists/bands including Ayub Bachchu, Miles, Habib, Chirkutt and more.

Pre Season 2

Pre-Season 2 of Wind of Change aired on the 10th of September in 2016. This instalment featured an even broader range of instruments and artists from around the world with performances from renown artists such as Syed Abdul Hadi, Andrew Kishore, James and more.

Season 1

After two Pre-Seasons, 'Wind of Change' released Season 1 on June 25th, 2017. The platform continued to grow in order to keep establishing itself as an international manifesto of cultural exchange and world-renowned musicians joined the revolution as seen in this season. Supported by One More Zero Group and heralded by TM Productions, the expansion aimed to keep enhancing the 'Wind of Change' experience as it sets its sights to be the new benchmark for musical fusion globally.

Season 2

The second season of 'Wind of Change' aired on the 31st of August in 2017. It continued to make a positive impact on the world by making music for goodwill and unity. This was carried out by inviting world renowned musicians to come together not just for music itself but the people and, by extension, the various cultures it affects.

Season 3

The third season of 'Wind of Change' aired on the 15th of June in 2018. Expanding on its goal of preserving songs that are culturally monumental, the platform also rejuvenated various unsung heroes of the Bangladeshi music industry from the past. Continuing the journey of success, season three featured artists like Andrew Kishore, Kiran Chandra Roy Agoon, Mizan, and Sumon.

Season 5 (2019)

The fifth season was aired on 6 June 2019. Renowned Bollywood singers like Aditi Singh Sharma, Kailash Kher, and Papon performed in this season. World-famous drummer Marco Minnemann and ex-Guns N' Roses guitarist Bumblefoot also performed here. All of the songs were re-composed by Kaushik Hossain Taposh.[3]

Cast

References
  1. Haque, Minam (2 July 2016). "Wind of Change". The Daily Star.
  2. "'Wind Of Change' - The Phenomenon Returns!". The Daily Star. 6 May 2017.
  3. Haq, Minam (15 May 2019). "What's happening on 'Wind of Change' season 5?". The Daily Star. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  4. "35 instrumentalists from 22 countries participate in Wind of Change". New Age. 18 June 2018.
  5. "Wind of Change returns for Eid-ul-Azha". The Daily Star. 31 August 2017.
  6. "Wind of Change to feature James". Dhaka Tribune. 22 August 2016.
  7. ""Wind of Change" Returns". The Daily Star. 24 September 2016.
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