Samina Chowdhury marks 50 years in music with academy launch

Singer Samina Chowdhury, who marked 50 years in music this year, is preparing to launch Samina’s Academy of Music (SAM) in Bangladesh and the US to provide guidance to aspiring musicians.

Samina plans to take on a new role as a music mentor through the academy, with classes to be offered both online and in person.

The singer began her musical journey in 1976 after winning first place in the patriotic song category of Bangladesh Television’s children’s talent competition Notun Kuri. She made her film-song debut in 1981 with the title track of Jonmo Theke Jolchi and has continued to perform and release music over the years.

As Samina spends part of the year in the United States, she plans to operate the academy in both countries.

“The activities of Samina’s Academy of Music will mainly be conducted online. However, there will also be arrangements for those who want to learn in person. That will be available in both Bangladesh and the United States,” Samina told Ajker Patrika.

Samina is currently in Bangladesh and is scheduled to travel to the US on September 22. She plans to return after two months, after which she will complete the remaining preparations and officially announce the academy.

“Many people have been telling me for a long time to teach music. Swapon (Samina Chowdhury’s husband) also repeatedly suggested that I establish an academy. So, I decided to start teaching music,” she said.

The logo for SAM has already been designed and Samina hopes to begin its activities later this year.

Meanwhile, she continues to work on her own music. She recently recorded a new song written by Faruk Anwar and composed by Samrat Ahmed. The song will be released on the FA Music YouTube channel.