Lalon Fakir
Bangladesh\'s most revered baul mystic-poet.
Warfaze
Bangladesh\'s pioneering heavy rock band.
Artcell
Bengali progressive metal pioneers.
Habib Wahid
Modern Bangladeshi pop and fusion producer.
James
Bangladesh's most iconic modern rock vocalist.
Miles
Long-running Bangladeshi rock band.
The Dhaka music scene
Dhaka (Bangladesh) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 4 genres. Bengali folk baul tradition meets a fierce, underrated rock underground.
The most represented genres are rock (3), classical (1) and metal (1). The scene also includes pop.
The earliest year on record is Lalon Fakir (1774) and the latest is Artcell (2000); the busiest decade on the map is the 1970s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Lalon Fakir, Warfaze, Artcell and Habib Wahid. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Dhaka music
What music is Dhaka known for?
Dhaka is known for classical, rock music. Notable acts include Lalon Fakir, Warfaze, Artcell.
How many bands are from Dhaka?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Dhaka, spanning classical, rock, metal, pop.