Faruk Mahfuj Anam (Bengali: ফারুক মাহফুজ আনাম; known as James) is a Bangladeshi singer, guitarist and composer. He is the lead guitarist and vocal of the band Nagar Baul, formerly known as Feelings. James was born in Naogaon, raised in Chittagong and later moved to Dhaka for his musical career.
Career
James the pioneer of psychedelic rock in Bangladeshi music. But his musical diversity includes various genres of rock music and blues music. Originally a lead singer and guitarist, he has always been known for his solo projects. His presence in rock music has been prolonged; his influence on those of successive generations has been profound. He became affectionately called Guru by his innumerable fans[according to whom?].
James performed Bheegi Bheegi for the Indian movie, Gangster, inspired by Prithibi by Moheener Ghoraguli.
James is now busy with his bands making world tour in North America and Europe. He is also attending in Bollywood again with another song for another movie. His recent album is Tufan and Kaal Jomuna. James also co-owns a production house, along with Gazi Ahmed Shuvro called "Red Dot" which is responsible for producing tv advertisements such as "D Rockstar 2". Recently James performed as a model after a long time in a soft drink advertisement.
He rose to fame internationally with his Hindi song 'Bheegi Bheegi', written for the 2006 Bollywood hit film Gangster, which topped b4u Hindi song top chart constantly for four weeks. and has toured internationally with his band Nagar Baul. He is described as having pioneered psychedelic rock in Bangladesh.
James performed Bheegi Bheegi for the Indian movie, Gangster, inspired by Prithibi by Moheener Ghoraguli.
James is now busy with his bands making world tour in North America and Europe. He is also attending in Bollywood again with another song for another movie. His recent album is Tufan and Kaal Jomuna. James also co-owns a production house, along with Gazi Ahmed Shuvro called "Red Dot" which is responsible for producing tv advertisements such as "D Rockstar 2". Recently James performed as a model after a long time in a soft drink advertisement.
He rose to fame internationally with his Hindi song 'Bheegi Bheegi', written for the 2006 Bollywood hit film Gangster, which topped b4u Hindi song top chart constantly for four weeks. and has toured internationally with his band Nagar Baul. He is described as having pioneered psychedelic rock in Bangladesh.
Discography
With Nogor Baul- Studio albums
Station Road (1987, under the name 'Feelings')
Jail Theke Bolchhi (1990, 'Feelings')
Nogor Baul (1996, 'Feelings')
Lais Fita Lais (1998, 'Feelings')
Dushtu Chheler Dol (2001)
Compilation
Collection of Feelings (1999)
As solo artist-
Anonna (1988)
Palabe Kothai (1995)
Dukkhini Dukkho Korona (1997)
Thik Achhe Bondhu (1999)
Ami Tomader E Lok (2003)
Jonota Express (2005)
Toofan (2006)
Kal Jomuna (2008)
Performed at India
Bheegi Bheegi (2006, ' Gangster')
Chal Chalein (2006, 'Woh Lamhe')
Rishtey, Alvida (Reprise) (2007, 'Life in a... Metro')
'Warning'
Along with these, many Duet and Mixed albums has been released.
Source : wikipedia.org
Station Road (1987, under the name 'Feelings')
Jail Theke Bolchhi (1990, 'Feelings')
Nogor Baul (1996, 'Feelings')
Lais Fita Lais (1998, 'Feelings')
Dushtu Chheler Dol (2001)
Compilation
Collection of Feelings (1999)
As solo artist-
Anonna (1988)
Palabe Kothai (1995)
Dukkhini Dukkho Korona (1997)
Thik Achhe Bondhu (1999)
Ami Tomader E Lok (2003)
Jonota Express (2005)
Toofan (2006)
Kal Jomuna (2008)
Performed at India
Bheegi Bheegi (2006, ' Gangster')
Chal Chalein (2006, 'Woh Lamhe')
Rishtey, Alvida (Reprise) (2007, 'Life in a... Metro')
'Warning'
Along with these, many Duet and Mixed albums has been released.
Source : wikipedia.org
