Bangladesh only a decade after its 1971 independence war with Pakistan created a number of bands who combined the traditional songwriting techniques with influences from western acts. There is an obvious influence of Reggae, New-Wave, Funk and Psychedelic Rock throughout most of these recordings. Most of these bands released directly to cassette since there wasn’t much of a budget to produce vinyl LP’s. However this low barrier of entry resulted in many bands picking up their instruments to have a go at stardom. This mix here is a selection of the vast variety of 80s and 90s Bangladeshi bands who created a unique sound of melancholy yet infectiously funky tunes. These recordings reflect the heart and minds of the Bangladeshi people still torn by war but also holding on to the hope of a brighter future.

Tracklist:
1. Winds - Sedino Chilo Koto Tara
2. Burning Heart - Nirob Raate
3. Beau Monde - Hridoyer Govire
4. Shadows - Aajo Ami Sei Pothe
5. Rocks Bay - Tumi Aar Ami
6. Lesson #1 - Jabar Somoy
7. Stainth - Mone Ki Pore Na
8. Steps - Lolona
9. Insight - Firiye Dao Sei Din Gulo
10. Response - Tomar Du Chokhe
11. Feedback - Din Zay Din
12. Chime - Tender For Living
13. Souls - Vision

Compiled by Raf Reza

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Bandulu - Day Four (Infonet, 1993)
The Inquisition - F2C0M15 (Radioactive Lamb, 1995)
Max 404 - Quiddity (Eevo Lute Muzique, 1992)
Ensonic - N-Sonic (Chrysalis, 1991)
Bianca - My Emotions (Emotional Trip Mix) (Warner Bros, 1989)
Tone Theory - Limbo in Slo-Mo (Classic, 1995)
Planet Gong - Humid Empire (Djax-Up-Beats, 1994)
2000 and One - Sunk Ice (100% Pure, 1995)
Vester Koza - Mosquito (Maslo, 2012)
Jamaica  Mean Time - I'm Not Doing It Again (Bombay Mix) (Tam Tam Records, 1989)
Shackleton - Death is Not Final (Skull Disco, 2008)
Black Ice Productions - A Different Space (Velvet City Records, 1992)
Hypernature - It Was Great (Ohm, 1991)
The Druids - Thoughts (Moist Recording, 1996)
Spencer Tune - Nightmare (Maggots over Antwerp) (Debut Edge Records, 1988)
Lovechild - Sweet Ambience (Deep Dub) (Strictly Rhythm, 1990)
Blue Jean - Untrue Affection (Dark Club Mix) (Braniak Records, 1990)
Rydims - Rydims 2 (Version) (Nu Groove Records, 1990)
Z-Formation - Soundwaves (Hi-Bias, 1991)
AKA - All I Ever Told You Were Lies (Instru-dub) (Wide Angle, 1989)
Karen Finley - Belgian Waffles (Instrumental) (Pow Wow Art International, 1986)
Der Zyklus - Formenverwandler (International Deejay Gigolo Records, 2001)
Miles Fontaine - Work That Body (Street Dubz, 1997)
Hexagone - Float Baby (Djax-Up-Beats, 1994)
Persian - Omid a Man (White Label, 1999)
Crustation - Flame (Mood II Swing Borderline Insanity Dub) (Jive, 1997)
Third Head - Turn That Shit Up (Deep and Hard Mix) (HardTrax, 1994)
Bleep - Mr Barth In The Sahara (Transmutation Mix) (SSR, 1990)
Marcus Mixx - Psychousic (Let's Get Puppies, 2007)
Banduli - Spit (White Label, 2003)
Teebone - Overload (White Label, 2002)
The 7th Plain - The Great Escape (GPR, 1993)
Maurizio - M4.5 (Maurizio, 1995)
Bedouin Ascent - Ruthless Compassion (Rising High Records, 1992)
Chestnut - Mixed Moods (Music Man Records, 1992)
Jay Bee - Classic (Pulse Recordings, 1999)
Funtopia - Do You Wanna Know? (feat. Jimi Polo) (Two Tribe Music, 1992)
DJ D - Systems Activated (After Hours Edit) (Other, 1996)
Agent X - Driftin (Planet E, 2000)
Nev - Hybrid Elan (GPR, 1994)
Man Machine feat Forgemasters- Man Machine (Elektro-Genetik) (Outer Rhythm, 1989)
Chris Gray - Fantasy (Subwoofer, 1996)
Floorbangers - Unknown Artist - B1 (Floorbangers, 1996)
William Rosario - d.e.c.i.b.e.l.s (Transparent Records, 1992)
Underground Solution - You're No Good ( Dub Mix ) (SOUL, 1998)
To Be Released 1997 - DJ Promo - Track Three (White Label, 1997)
Low Res - Amuk (Juan Atkins Remix) (Metroplex, 1996)¡
Open House - Seven Day Weekend (Motor City Mix) (Nu Groove Records, 1990)
Mark Gage - Rex Me Fecu (Trance Atlantic, 1995)
KCC + TY Holden - International Race (Deep Trouble, 1997)
Unknown Artist  -Floorbangers 3 (Floorbangers, 1996)
DJ Infinity - U Take Me There (Corporation Mix) (AIM Records, 1999)
Michael King - K-Fusion (Dirty Dubz, 1998)
Mr Challis - 15 Minute Riddim (White Label, 2002)
116 - Bloodtype (Instrumental) (DDJs Productions, 2004)
Stutta & Jammer - Konk (Instrumental) (White Label, 2006)
Macabre Unit - Dem Na Ready (Zodiac, 2003)
Hindzy D - Submarine (Sting Recordings, Lix Corruptions, 2003)
Mark One - Devil Boy (Planet Mu, 2005)
Kromestar - Shokwave (Southside Dubstars, 2006)
Youngstar - Dimension X (White Label, 2003)
Kenny Larkin - Chasers (Distance, 1996)
Shake - It Erased Me (Morphine Records, 2009)
Roger Johnson - One on One (Basement Records, 1994)
Project A-KO - Passion and Fire (Reinforced Records, 1994)

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