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Monday, September 19, 2011

James (Nagar Baul) GURU


James (Nagar Baul)   GURU

James

James
Background information
Birth name
Mahfuz Anam
Also known as
Guru; James
Origin
Years active
1987 - present
Associated acts
Feelings; Nagar Baul


Faruk Mahfuj Anam (Bangla: ফারুক মাহফুজ আনাম), known simply as James guru 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 long-haired 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.



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 owns a famous production house called "Red Dot" which is already well known after doing amazing job for "D Rockstar 2" and made some popular adds for some cell-phone companies. 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.
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Discography
  • Station Road / Feelings (Under band Feelings)
  • Anonna (Solo)
  • Jel Theke Bolchhi (Under band Feelings)
  • Palabe Kothay (Solo)
  • Nagar Baul (Under band Feelings)
  • Dukhini Dukkho Koro Na (Solo)
  • Lais Fita Lais (Under band Feelings; Last Album)
  • Thik Achey Bondhu (Solo)
  • Dustu Cheler Dol (Under band Nagar Baul)
  • Jonota Express
  • Ami Tomaderi Lok
  • Tufan
  • Kal jamuna (Solo)
  • Jatra(hoi hoi kando ,roi roi bepaar)
Without those, so many Duet and Mixed album has released.
Special discography.





Filmography










  • Matir Thikana (2011) - In a special appearance.
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