Souls (band)

Bangladeshi rock band

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Souls

সোল্‌স

Also known as| Shurela (1972–1973)
Origin| Chittagong, Bangladesh
Genres|

* Pop rock
* blues rock

Years active| 1972–present
Labels|

* Sargam
* Soundtek
* Baishak
* G-Series

Members|

* Partha Barua
* Meer Shahriar Hossain Masum
* Maruf Hasan Talukder Real
* Ovijit Ovi

Past members|

* Ahasanur Rahman Ashiq
* Naseem Ali Khan
* Naquib Khan
* Pilu Khan
* Ayub Bachchu
* Tapan Chowdhury
* Tajul Imam
* Sazedul Alam
* Mamtazul Hoque Lulu
* Ahmed Nawaz
* Subrata Barua Ronny
* Gerald Gonsalves
* Mohammad Ali
* Suhas Hasnain
* Shahedul Alam
* Lutfur Kabir Azad
* Pantha Kanai
* Iftikher Uddin Sohel
* Naimul Hasan Tanim
* Zakir Hasan Rana
* Tushar Ranjan Dutta

Website| soulsbd.com

Souls is a Bangladeshi rock band formed in Chittagong by Sazedul Alam in 1972.

## History

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In 1972, the band was formed under the name Shurela.

In 1973, the band changed the name to Souls.

In 1980, Souls released their first album Super Souls.

In 1982, Souls released their second album Colleger Corridore.

In 1986, Souls released their third album Manush Matir Kacha Kachi.

In 1988, Souls released their fourth album East and West.

In 1993, Souls released their fifth album E Emon Porichoy.

In 1995, Souls released their sixth album Aj Din Katuk Gane.

In 1997, Souls released their seventh album Oshomoyer Gaan.

In 2000, Souls released their eighth album Mukhorito Jibon.

In 2003, Souls released their ninth album Tarar Uthone.

In 2004, Souls released their tenth album To-Let.

In 2006, Souls released their eleventh album Jhut Jhamela.

In 2011, Souls released their twelfth album Jam.[1]

In 2023/2024, 50 Years of Souls was celebrated by releasing 20 new songs and 30 old songs. They also toured and performed in UK's London, Birmingham, Glasgow and Australia's Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and also USA's Miami, Alexandria, West Lafayette, Houston, Los Angeles, Denver, Seattle, Boston, Ocala, Sacramento, San Jose, Oklahoma, Dallas, New York, Atlanta along with India's Kolkata as well as Bangladesh's Dhaka, Noakhali, Habiganj, Narayanganj, Jessore, Cox's Bazar, Sylhet and a grand concert in Chittagong.[2][3][4]

## Discography

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* Super Souls (1980)
* Colleger Corridore (1982)
* Manush Matir Kachakachi (1987)
* East & West (1988)
* E Emon Porichoy (1993)
* Aj Din Katuk Gane (1995)
* Oshomoyer Gaan (1997)
* Mukhorito Jibon (2000)
* Tarar Uthone (2003)
* To – Let  (2004)
* Jhut Jhamela (2006)
* Jam (2011)

## Members

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### Present members

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* Partha Barua – vocals, lead guitar (1989–present)
* Meer Shahriar Hossain Masum – keyboards (2003–present)
* Maruf Hasan Talukder Real – bass guitar (2012–present)
* Ovijit Ovi – drums (2025–present)

### Past members

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* Ahasanur Rahman Ashiq – drums (2000–2025)
* Naseem Ali Khan – vocals (1980–2024)
* Naquib Khan – vocals, keyboards (1973–1982)
* Pilu Khan – drums (1980-1985)
* Ayub Bachchu – vocals, guitars (1980–1990)
* Tapan Chowdhury – lead vocals (1973–1993)
* Tajul Imam – lead vocals (1973–1975)
* Sazedul Alam – bass guitar (1972–1980)
* Mamtazul Hoque Lulu – lead guitar (1972–1974)
* Ahmed Nawaz – keyboards (1972–1995)
* Subrata Barua Ronny – drums (1972–1995)
* Gerald Gonsalves – keyboards (1982–1985)
* Mohammad Ali – bass (1985–1993)
* Suhas Hasnain – keyboards (1984–1989)
* Shahedul Alam – bass (1975–1984)
* Lutfur Kabir Azad – keyboards (1991–2004)
* Pantha Kanai – drums (1995–2000)
* Iftikher Uddin Sohel – lead guitar (1995–2004)
* Naimul Hasan Tanim – bass guitar (1993–2006)
* Zakir Hasan Rana – bass guitar (2006–2012)
* Tushar Ranjan Dutta – percussions (2009–2016)

## References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Souls (band).

1. ^ "New album of Souls Jam launched". Grameenphone. 18 August 2011.
2. ^ "Souls to celebrate 50th anniversary with 50 songs". The Daily Star. 4 June 2023.
3. ^ "Souls disclose 50th anniversary plans at press conference". The Daily Star. 7 June 2023.
4. ^ "50 Years of Souls to celebrate with 50 songs". 4 June 2023.

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