Long Take: Life as an Artist

In this episode of Long Take: Life as an Artist, we meet Anusheh Anadil — musician, artist, cultural activist, and social entrepreneur from Bangladesh. She was the lead singer of the band Bangla, which rose to immense popularity in both Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. The group revolutionized popular culture by bringing traditional spiritual folk songs - especially those inspired by the philosophy of Fakir Lalon Shai - to urban youth. Tune in now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform!

Anusheh’s music blends folk traditions with themes of feminism, freedom, spirituality, and social revolution. As a cultural...

In this episode of Long Take: Life as an Artist, we meet Khayam Sanu Sandhi, a singer, songwriter, and producer from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Inspired by poets Kazi Nazrul Islam and Rabindranath Tagore—two towering figures in Bangladeshi culture—Sandhi aims to create new music that resonates deeply. “They created thousands of songs—I’ve made hundreds so far, but I aspire to compose thousands,” he shares. Tune in now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other platforms! Tune in now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other platforms!

Sandhi’s musical repertoire spans pure Indian folk and classical music, rock, punk, romantic love ballads, children’s...

In this episode of Long Take: Life as an Artist, we sit down with Sharmin Sultana Sumi, a Bangladeshi lyricist, composer, vocalist, and entrepreneur, best known for her work with the internationally acclaimed folk-rock band Chirkutt. Sumi shares her philosophy of music and life, rooted in resilience and fueled by personal hardships.

Sumi opens up about her career path—from overcoming initial struggles as a female lead singer to performing on international stages alongside legendary bands like Scorpions, collaborating with the Norwegian band Casa Murilo, and performing at MTV India, South By Southwest, Jaffa Music Festival, Womex, and more. She introduces...

Bangladeshi rapper Gold Cube sent us his 'Dec 18, 2024, Quota Reform Movement Monologue'—a spontaneous recording. We decided to publish it as an add-on to Episode Six.

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