James (Faruk Mahfuz Anam)

James (Faruk Mahfuj Anam) generally known simply as James is a Bangladeshi singer,Guitarist and composer. He was a member of the band Feelings and later formed the band Nagar Baul. James was raised in Chittagong and later moved to Dhaka for his singing career. Stylishly longhaired James--overwhelmingly known as the Nagar Baul (the Urban Bard), was the pioneer of psychedelic rock in Bangladesh.But his musical diversity includes various genres of Rock music and Blues Music. Originally a lead singer and guitarist, he has always been respected for his solo projects. His presence in rock music has been prolonged; his influence on those of successive generations has been profound. Something fresh was there--the audience could feel it. He became affectionately called Guru by his innumerable fans. His tunes were bright and his singing a divergence from the archetypal tunes preferred by the commercial-type directors. His songs expressed social aspects nature,love,rage, discontent, frustration and happiness.

James entered the Bollywood with bheegi bheegi inspired from "Prithibi" by Moheener Ghoraguli in the movie Gangster.

Discography

*Tufan
*Ami tomaderi lok
*Dukhini Dukkho karona
*Janata Express
*Station Road
*Nagar Baul
*Best of James
*Lais Fita
*Anonna
*Dusto chelar dol
*Thick acha bondhu

References

[http://www.banglamusic.com/articles/the_turbulent_evolution_of_bangla_rock_06062005_1.html Bangla music]

[http://www.nagarbaul.com The official website of James]