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 first 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
Release
Original networkGaan Bangla
Original release7 July 2016 (2016-07-07) –
present

Pre-Season 1

Pre-Season One of Wind of Change aired on 7 July 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 Subir Nandi Ayub Bachchu, Miles, Habib Wahid, Chirkutt and more.

Pre Season 2

Pre-Season 2 of Wind of Change aired on 10 September 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 25 June 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 31 August 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 15 June 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

List of episodes
# Release Date [N 1] Song(s) Artist(s) Lyricist Language(s) Ref.
Title In Bangla
Pre-Season 1
1 8 July 2016 Bhalobashbo ভালবাসবো Habib Wahid Bangla
2 Gotokaal Raatey গতকাল রাতে Ayub Bachchu Bangla
3 The Musical Priest Anton Davidyants, Anna Rakita English
4 Behaya Mon বেহায়া মন Taposh ft. Chisty Baul & Reshmi Bangla
5 Morey Jaabo মরে যাবো Chirkutt Bangla
6 Tip Tip Brishty টিপটিপ বৃষ্টি Taposh ft. Tonmoy Tansen Bangla
7 Shobuz Jokhon সবুজ যখন Bappa Mazumder Bangla
8 9 July 2016 Lukochuri লুকোচুরি Balam Bangla
9 Shopnobhongo স্বপ্নভঙ্গ Miles Bangla
10 Ami Aakash Hobo আমি আকাশ হবো Fahmida Nabi Sayed Hasan Tipu Bangla
11 Nouka নৌকা Pantha Kanai, Tashfee ft. Taposh Bangla
12 10 July 2016 Luminous Sorrow Anton Davidyants, Anna Rakita English
13 Dhiki Dhiki ধিকি ধিকি Miles Bangla
14 Khepa Gaan ক্ষ্যাপা গান Aditarians ft. Balam Bangla
15 Shei Tumi সেই তুমি Ayub Bachchu LRB Bangla
16 12 July 2016 Kobita কবিতা Samina Chowdhury Abu Hena Mostafa Kamal Bangla
17 Chaina Meye চাইনা মেয়ে Hridoy Khan Ahmed Risvy Bangla
18 Dil Ki Doya Hoy Na দিল কি দয়া হয় না Taposh ft. Oyshee Traditional Bangla
19 Nacho নাচো Mila, Towfique Bangla
20 Pagla Ghora পাগলা ঘোড়া Taposh ft. Quddus Boyati, Tashfee & ABD Traditional Bangla
Pre-Season 2
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6

Notes
  1. This column only contains digitally broadcast dates of song/episode.

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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