Bappa Mazumder, one of the most popular and respected superstars in the country’s music industry for his melodious numbers, once again enamoured fans at just the second solo concert of his iconic career.

The concert, titled “Bappa Mazumder’s Odyssey,” was held at the KIB auditorium in the capital on Friday night, where the National Award-Winning singer, music composer and the frontman of Dalchhut showcased a majestic three-hour-long performance delivering 27 songs.

Opened by Masha Islam, one of the most promising and popular singers in recent times, the concert was joyfully joined by a thousand listeners who accompanied Bappa Mazumder on his magical voyage of melodious Bangla songs in the glorious month of February.

The concept inspiration of the musical event was taken from the style of classical Greek art, based on the literary theme of a hero's journey. The name ‘Odyssey’ was taken from Homer's epic Odyssey, where Odysseus goes on his hero's journey.

The event began with Masha Islam performing a selection of contemporary Bangla hits, including "Harano Diner Moto," "Tomake Chhuye Dilam," and "Jao Pakhi Bolo," before Bappa's melodic journey on this historic night of his legendary career. She also performed a lovely duet rendition of Bappa's "Chokheri Jole Vashabo Bole" later on the night, with the night's star.

Taking over the stage with his gentlemen’s attire, his classy gestures, and a band of brothers, Bappa Mazumdar started his history-making ‘Odyssey’ with the song “Shopnopure” and continued performing 13 of his superhit tracks including ”Din Bari Jay,” “Mon Chhuyechho,” “Brishti Pore,” Surjo Snane Chol” and more. 

During this set of performances, he remembered his long-lost musical companion, the late Bangladeshi singer-songwriter and writer Sanjeeb Chowdhury while performing Dalchhut’s popular track “Ami Firey Pete Chai” - and also introduced the lyricist of his popular track “Kokhono Ichchhe Hoy” to the crowd, Mass Masum from the audience while performing the track.

The singer concluded the first set of performances after 13 tracks with “Chaichho Jokhon,” and the concertgoers roamed around outside the auditorium during the break as the premise was decorated with stalls of the sponsors of the event with their refreshment offerings and merchandise. There was an installation at the venue featuring one line from all the songs Bappa performed at the concert.

After the short break, Bappa returned and resumed the voyage to perform the rest of the tracks, starting with “Dhulo Pora Chithi.” He then goes on performing his superhits one after another, including “Raater Train,” a beautiful rendition of the legendary Lucky Akhand’s iconic track “Agey Jodi Janitam,” “Jochhonabihar,” “Kipte Bariwala,” Sanjeeb Chowdhury’s another blissfully majestic track “Ami Tomakei Bole Debo,” Bappa’s own smashing hit song “Pori,” and more.

During the performances, Bappa often greeted the live crowd by asking them whether they were enjoying the concert or not. He introduced the ensemble set of performers who were flamboyantly accompanying the melody king, starting with Masum W Rahman (Electric Guitar), Tomal (Acoustic Guitar), Sohel Aziz and Shohag (Keyboards), John S Munshi (Bass), Dano Sheikh (Drums), Mithun (Percussion), Anondo (Saaj/Mandolin), Shawon Gaanwala and Antora Rahman (Backing Vocals). 

He also thanked singer-musician Khayam Sanu Sandhi alongside conveying gratitude to the crew behind the amazing sound and lightings, and lyricist Shahan Kabondho for managing all communication and coordination for the show.

Sharing a funny story with the crowd before performing his popular, humorous song “Kipte Bariwala,” Bappa said that after the release of the song, his then-landlord of the tenanted house where he used to live along with his mother, eminent Bangladeshi classical vocalist Ila Mazumder, raised an uncomfortable question. 

“The landlord was very close and friendly to us but after hearing the track, he asked my mother why I made that song after him,” Bappa shared, creating a moment of laughter with the audience.

An acclaimed music producer who won the National Award for contributing his musical talent to the country’s film industry, Bappa also performed two of his popular tracks from the movie ‘Satta’ at the concert. He sang “Tor Premete Ondho,” originally sung by rock icon James under his composition, and ”Na Jani Kon Oporadhe,” sung by folk icon Momotaz in the film.

Expressing their utmost pleasure to UNB over the arrangement and overall sound management of the concert, several of the concertgoers expressed that this has been one of the most tremendously organised and well-curated concerts in recent times. Karkhana Studios was behind the organization, execution, and concept planning of the event, while Studio Shwo was the design partner, and Blues Communication provided the sound equipment.

Concluding the successful concert with Dalchhut’s iconic track “Baazi,” Bappa bid adieu to the crowd, thanking them for their support and love.

“Organizing the ticket-based concerts nowadays is a great challenge, but it’s your love and support that keeps us going. Thank you so much for making this concert a memorable experience for me,” Bappa Mazumder said.