"SOULS" is one of the most popular and oldest bands in Bangladesh. The contribution of this band in the field of band music in our country is noteworthy. "SOULS" came into being in 1972 and celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 1997. (It completed its 25 years in 1997) "SOULS" is the only band which is surviving for such a long time. The self composed songs and music of "SOULS" attracted a large number of audiences and fans from the 80s which has continued well into the 90s.
"SOULS" had to face a lot of problems in its long venture in the last 25 years. In spite of so many obstacles, the activities of "SOULS" are remarkable. Many of the members of "SOULS" are now well established in their respective fields both at home and abroad.
"SOULS" has so far performed about four thousand shows, some in the remotest areas of Bangladesh. More than one hundred songs have been recorded by BTV. Its first program was telecast in 1975 in BTV. Seven volumes of cassettes of "SOULS" are now available in the market. The first cassette was released in 1982. Last Album was released in 2001.
On an invitation by Bangladesh Shipping Corporation "SOULS" made its first foreign tour to Singapore and Malaysia in 1979. It performed in the UAE in 1988. In 1997 and 1999 it took part in an open air concert at the University of Jadavpur, Calcutta. And in December 1997 "SOULS" performed two open air concerts in KL Malaysia.
Starting from Sajid, who with some of his friends got together and formed a fledgling musical group calling themselves Surela. In time this band changed its name to SOULS as they had decided to make music which reached the hearts and souls of all.
Sajid, Ronny, Lulu, Tajul, Nawaz, and later Rudy, Lorenzo, Tapan, Naqib, Shahed,Rouf from its inception. Then Pilu, Bacchu, Gerard, Raleigh, Ali, Khokon, Jewel all contirbuted in one way or another to the Band through the years making it what it stands for now.
A few of the former members are now in various places such as: Sajid is now in Sweden, Tajul in the States, Ronny still contributing as the current Manager, Lulu and Nawaz in business, Rudy, Gerard in Canada, Lorenzo in Australia, Raleigh in service in Bangladesh, Nakib and Pilu have formed their own Band, Bachhu in the music business (he has a Band of his own), Ali is in Government service, Khokon is in Private service and lastly Jewel has recently left the band and has joined another. And Fanty has joined Souls as drummer in Nov 99. He left the Band after a few Months. Now Ashik is playing Drums with SOULS.
Present Lineup:
Naseem Ali Khan (Lead Vocals), Partha Barua (Lead Guitar and Lead Vocals), Naimul Hasan Tanim (Bass), Iftekhar Uddin Sohel (Lead Guitar), Ashik (Drums), Masum(Keyboard).
Album
1st vol : Super Souls
2nd vol: College er Corridore
3rd vol : Manush O Matir kacha kachi
4th vol : East and West
5th vol : A Amon Porichay
6th vol : Aj Din Katuk Gaane
7th vol : Aushomoyer Gaan
8th vol : Mukhorito Jibon
9th vol : Tolet
10th vol : Jhutjhamela
