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| alias =
| alias =
| birth_name = Farzana Salique
| birth_name = Farzana Salique
| birth_date
| birth_date =
| birth_place = Tajpur, [[Balaganj Upazila|Balaganj]], [[Sylhet District]], [[Sylhet Division]], [[Bangladesh]]
| birth_place = Tajpur, [[Balaganj Upazila|Balaganj]], [[Sylhet District]], [[Sylhet Division]], [[Bangladesh]]
| origin = [[London]], [[England]]
| origin = [[London]], [[England]]
| death_date =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_place =
| occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]], [[harmonium]] player
| occupation = {{flat list |
* [[Singing|Singer]]
| genre = [[Music of Bengal|Bengali]] [[Folk music|folk]], [[jazz]], [[Pop music|pop]], [[funk]], [[Soul music|soul]]
* [[songwriter]]
| instrument = [[Singing|Vocals]], [[Pump organ|harmonium]]
* [[Pump organ|harmonium]] player
}}
| genre = {{flat list |
* [[Jazz]]
* [[Pop music|pop]]
* [[funk]]
* [[Soul music|soul]]
}}
| instrument = {{flat list |
* [[Singing|Vocals]]
* [[Pump organ|harmonium]]
}}
| years_active = 1985–present
| years_active = 1985–present
| label = Journeys by DJ, MIY Publishing
| label = {{flat list |
* Journeys by DJ
* MIY Publishing
}}
| associated_acts = Dishari Shilpi Ghosthi
| associated_acts = Dishari Shilpi Gosthi
| website = {{URL|http://www.shaplasalique.com/}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.shaplasalique.com/}}
| notable_instruments =
| notable_instruments =
}}
}}


'''Farzana Salique''' ({{lang-bn|ফরজানা সালিক}}, better known as '''Shapla Salique''', ({{lang-bn|শাপলা সালিক}})) is a [[Bangladesh]]i-born [[Bengalis|Bengali]] [[United Kingdom|British]] [[singer-songwriter]] and [[harmonium]] player.
'''Farzana Salique''' ({{lang-bn|ফরজানা সালিক}}), better known as '''Shapla Salique''', ({{lang-bn|শাপলা সালিক}}) is a [[Bangladesh]]i-born [[United Kingdom|British]] [[singer-songwriter]] and [[Pump organ|harmonium]] player.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Salique was born in [[Bangladesh]] and grew up in Tajpur, [[Balaganj Upazila|Balaganj]], [[Sylhet District]], where she would often go to watch her father, uncle and grandparents perform in functions. They were renowned folk singers in the region of Sylhet.<ref name="oitijjo">{{cite web |url=http://www.oitijjo.org/shapla-salique/|title=Shapla Salique|publisher=Oitij-jo|date= |accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> Her grandfather, Azfar Ali, was immensely into music and passed his interest onto the family. Her brother Uchchall plays the [[tabla]].<ref name="banglamirror2">{{cite news |last=Galleli|first=Alexandrina|url=http://www.shaplasalique.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/02-Bangla-Mirror-Newspaper-2003.jpg|title=Singing Sensation|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Bangla Mirror]]''|date=17 October 2003|page=24|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>
Salique was born in [[Bangladesh]] and grew up in Tajpur, [[Balaganj Upazila|Balaganj]], [[Sylhet District]], where she would often go to watch her father, uncle and grandparents perform in functions. They were renowned folk singers in the region of Sylhet.<ref name="oitijjo">{{cite web |url=http://www.oitijjo.org/shapla-salique/|title=Shapla Salique|publisher=Oitij-jo|date= |accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> Her grandfather, Azfar Ali, was immensely into music and passed his interest onto the family. Her brother Uchchall plays the [[tabla]].<ref name="banglamirror3">{{cite news |last=Galleli|first=Alexandrina|url=http://www.shaplasalique.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/02-Bangla-Mirror-Newspaper-2003.jpg|title=Singing Sensation|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Bangla Mirror]]''|date=17 October 2003|page=24|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>


In February 1970, Salique's father, Abdus Salique (born 1952), came to the [[United Kingdom]].<ref name="eveningstandard">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.shaplasalique.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/10-The-Evening-Standard-June-1991.jpg|title=Meet Salique...|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[London Evening Standard|Evening Standard]]''|date=June 1991|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> At the age of five, Salique came to the United Kingdom to join her father. She came with her mother, Hasna Salique, and two brothers, Uchchall (born 1973) and Shochall (born 1978). They settled in [[London]]'s [[East End of London|East End]],<ref name="oitijjo"/> where Salique was bought up.<ref name="banglamirror2"/> Her father first worked as a waiter, then opened up a tailoring workshop before running a restaurant.<ref name="eveningstandard"/>
In February 1970, Salique's father, Abdus Salique (born 1952), came to the [[United Kingdom]].<ref name="eveningstandard">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.shaplasalique.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/10-The-Evening-Standard-June-1991.jpg|title=Meet Salique...|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[London Evening Standard|Evening Standard]]''|date=June 1991|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> In 1981, at the age of five, Salique came to the United Kingdom to join her father. She came with her mother, Hasna Salique, and two brothers, Uchchall (born 1973) and Shochall (born 1978). They settled in [[London]]'s [[East End of London|East End]],<ref name="oitijjo"/> where Salique was bought up.<ref name="banglamirror3"/> Her father first worked as a waiter, then opened up a tailoring workshop before running a restaurant.<ref name="eveningstandard"/>


Salique attended [[Raine's Foundation School]] and has three [[GCE Advanced Level (United Kingdom)|A-levels]] in Music, English and Arts. She enrolled at the [[University of Leeds]] to pursue a degree in music, and concentrated on her singing career.<ref name="surma">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.shaplasalique.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/02-Bangla-Mirror-Newspaper-2003.jpg|title=Sapla's success story|work= |location= |publisher=''Surma''|date= |accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>
Salique attended [[Raine's Foundation School]] and has three [[GCE Advanced Level (United Kingdom)|A-levels]] in Music, English and Arts. She enrolled at the [[University of Leeds]] to pursue a degree in music and concentrated on her singing career.<ref name="surma">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.shaplasalique.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/02-Bangla-Mirror-Newspaper-2003.jpg|title=Sapla's success story|work= |location= |publisher=''Surma''|date= |accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==

===Early career===
===Early career===
Since the age of three, Salique has been singing and performing.<ref name="banglamirror2"/> In 1985, she became the lead singer of the first UK Bangladeshi musical group Dishari Shilpi Ghosthi,<ref name="tedxhousesofparliament">{{cite web |url=http://www.tedxhousesofparliament.com/2013/speakers/shapla-salique|title=Shapla Salique|publisher=TEDxHousesOfParliament|date=27 June 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> a group originally founded by her Salique's father in 1979 and was based in [[Shadwell]], London.<ref name="eastlondonadvertiser1">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.shaplasalique.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/03-Eastern-Eye-ELA-Newspaper-Nov-1985.jpg|title=Royal Performers|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[Docklands and East London Advertiser|East London Advertiser]]''|date=8 December 1985|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref><ref name="eastlondonadvertiser2">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.shaplasalique.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/04-Shapla-meets-Princess-Anne.jpg|title=Group face chop|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[Docklands and East London Advertiser|East London Advertiser]]''|date=6 December 1985|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>
Since the age of three, Salique has been singing and performing.<ref name="banglamirror3"/> In 1985, she became the lead singer of the first British Bangladeshi musical group Dishari Shilpi Gosthi,<ref name="tedxhousesofparliament">{{cite web |url=http://www.tedxhousesofparliament.com/2013/speakers/shapla-salique|title=Shapla Salique|publisher=TEDxHousesOfParliament|date=27 June 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> a group originally founded by her Salique's father in 1979 and was based in [[Shadwell]], London.<ref name="eastlondonadvertiser1">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.shaplasalique.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/03-Eastern-Eye-ELA-Newspaper-Nov-1985.jpg|title=Royal Performers|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[Docklands and East London Advertiser|East London Advertiser]]''|date=8 December 1985|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref><ref name="eastlondonadvertiser2">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.shaplasalique.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/04-Shapla-meets-Princess-Anne.jpg|title=Group face chop|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[Docklands and East London Advertiser|East London Advertiser]]''|date=6 December 1985|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>


The group specialised in Sylheti folk songs and the work of [[Kazi Nazrul Islam]]. Salique fronted Dishari on numerous albums and television appearances, as well as performances in the UK and abroad, including performing in front of royalty at the [[Royal Albert Hall]], in aid of [[Save the Children]].<ref name="oitijjo"/>
The group specialised in Sylheti folk songs and the work of [[Kazi Nazrul Islam]]. Salique fronted Dishari on numerous albums and television appearances, as well as performances in the UK and abroad<ref name="oitijjo"/> throughout the 1980s and 1990s,<ref name="bbwhoswho">{{cite book |last1=Karim|first1=Mohammed Abdul|last2=Karim|first2=Shahadoth|title=British Bangladeshi Who's Who|url=http://www.bbwhoswho.co.uk/images/Publication.pdf|date=November 2015|publisher=British Bangla Media Group|page=31|isbn= |accessdate=1 December 2015}}</ref> including performing in front of royalty at the [[Royal Albert Hall]] in aid of [[Save the Children]].<ref name="oitijjo"/>


In 1996, Salique's first mainstream Bengali song "Ziola" was released in the UK with the music label Journeys by DJ. "Ziola" was remixed by [[Judge Jules]] for his album ''Dance Wars''.<ref name="banglamirror1">{{cite news |last=Ahmed|first=Ajanta|url=http://www.shaplasalique.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/09-The-Asian-Post-April-1996.jpg|title="Dance Wars"?|work= |location= |publisher=''The Asian Post''|date=16 April 1996|page=5|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> It was followed by two solo albums; ''Siyono na Siyona'' in 1997, a traditional folk oriented Bengali album, and in 2002, the Hindi pop album ''Lai Lai'', produced and composed by [[Bappi Lahiri]].<ref name="oitijjo"/><ref name="banglamirror1">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.shaplasalique.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/05-Bangla-Mirror-2003.jpg|title=Sylheti girl sings her way into the Hindi market|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Bangla Mirror]]''|date=3 October 2003|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>
In 1996, Salique's first mainstream Bengali song "Ziola" was released in the UK with the music label Journeys by DJ. "Ziola" was remixed by [[Judge Jules]] for his album ''Dance Wars''.<ref name="banglamirror1">{{cite news |last=Ahmed|first=Ajanta|url=http://www.shaplasalique.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/09-The-Asian-Post-April-1996.jpg|title="Dance Wars"?|work= |location= |publisher=''The Asian Post''|date=16 April 1996|page=5|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> It was followed by two solo albums; ''Siyono na Siyona'' in 1997, a traditional folk oriented Bengali album, and in 2002, the Hindi pop album ''Lai Lai'', produced and composed by [[Bappi Lahiri]].<ref name="oitijjo"/><ref name="banglamirror2">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.shaplasalique.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/05-Bangla-Mirror-2003.jpg|title=Sylheti girl sings her way into the Hindi market|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Bangla Mirror]]''|date=3 October 2003|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>


Salique has appeared on television programmes including ''Eastern Eye'', ''Breaking Through'' and ''Flame in My Heart''.<ref name="banglamirror2"/>
Salique has appeared on television programmes including, ''Eastern Eye'', ''Breaking Through'' and ''Flame in My Heart''.<ref name="banglamirror3"/>


===2013–present===
===2013–present===
In January 2013, Salique performed at the [[Hackney Empire]].<ref name="NTVEurope">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QaiRDw6BQk#t=14|title=NTV Mega Concert Promo Shapla & Mamzy|publisher=NTV Europe|date=11 January 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> In February 2013, she was interviewed by Jumoke Fashola on [[BBC London 94.9]].<ref name="bbc">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p014k21c|title=Inspirit with Jumoke Fashola|publisher=[[BBC London 94.9]]|date=17 February 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> In the same month, she performed at London's [[South Bank]] and at the Houses of Parliament, organised by Oitij-jo.<ref name="campaign-archive2">{{cite web |url=http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=ec095b9801c6777473f66d745&id=dd89436e84|title=London's South Bank entertains a creative influx from Bangladesh|publisher=Oitij-jo!|date=22 March 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref><ref name="asiana">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asiana.tv/entertainment/banglafest-2013|title=Banglafest 2013|work= |location= |publisher=''Asiana.tv''|date=4 March 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>
In January 2013, Salique performed at the [[Hackney Empire]].<ref name="NTVEurope">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QaiRDw6BQk#t=14|title=NTV Mega Concert Promo Shapla & Mamzy|publisher=NTV Europe|date=11 January 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> In February 2013, she was interviewed by Jumoke Fashola on [[BBC London 94.9]].<ref name="bbc">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p014k21c|title=Inspirit with Jumoke Fashola|publisher=[[BBC London 94.9]]|date=17 February 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> In the same month, she performed at London's [[South Bank]] and at the Houses of Parliament, organised by Oitij-jo.<ref name="campaign-archive2">{{cite web |url=http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=ec095b9801c6777473f66d745&id=dd89436e84|title=London's South Bank entertains a creative influx from Bangladesh|publisher=Oitij-jo!|date=22 March 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref><ref name="asiana">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asiana.tv/entertainment/banglafest-2013|title=Banglafest 2013|work= |location= |publisher=''Asiana.tv''|date=4 March 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>


Salique is the singer, songwriter and harmonium player for her band, the other members include Alok Verma (Tabla and Percussion), Dion Palumbo (Acoustic Guitar & Dotara), Clare Hirst (Saxophone),<ref name="asianimage"/><ref name="towerhamletsarts"/> and Oli Hayhurst (Double Bass)<ref name="wiltons"/>
Salique is the singer, songwriter and harmonium player for her band, the other members include Alok Verma (tabla and percussion), Dion Palumbo (acoustic guitar), Mak Murtic (saxophone),<ref name="asianimage"/> Suroj Sureshbabu (electric and acoustic guitar)<ref name="towerhamletsarts"/> and Sam Bailey (double bass)<ref name="wiltons"/>


In March 2013, Salique performed at the [[Rich Mix Cultural Foundation]] in London<ref name="skiddle">{{cite web |url=http://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/London/Rich-Mix/Shapla-Salique/11815824/|title=Shapla Salique|publisher=Skiddle.com|date=22 March 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> alongside her band as part of BanglaFest.<ref name="towerhamletsarts">{{cite web |url=http://www.towerhamletsarts.org.uk/?cid=49971&guide=events|title=BanglaFest 2013 – Shapla Salique|publisher=Tower Hamlets|date=22 March 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> In June 2013, she performed at [[Wilton's Music Hall]] alongside her band<ref name="asianimage">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asianimage.co.uk/leisure/whats_on/10413652.Shapla_Salique_at_Wilton_s_Music_Hall/|title=Shapla Salique at Wilton's Music Hall|work= |location= |publisher=''Asian Image''|date=11 May 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref><ref name="wiltons">{{cite web |url=http://www.wiltons.org.uk/event.php?p=577|title=Shapla Salique|publisher=Wilton's Music Hall|date=6 June 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> In the same month, she performed at [[TED (conference)|TEDx]] [[Palace of Westminster|Houses of Parliament]].<ref name="tedxhousesofparliament1">{{cite web |url=http://www.tedxhousesofparliament.com/2013/speakers/shapla-salique|title=Shapla Salique|publisher=TEDxHousesOfParliament|date=14 June 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref><ref name="tedxhousesofparliament2">{{cite web |url=http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/Shomoy-Gele-Shapla-Salique-at-T;search%3Atag%3A%22tedxhousesofparliament%22|title=Shomoy Gele: Shapla Salique at TEDxHousesofParliament|publisher=TEDxHousesOfParliament|date=14 June 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> In November 2013, she performed at [[The British Curry Awards]].<ref name="britishcurryaward">{{cite web |url=http://www.britishcurryaward.co.uk/index.php/live-news-from-the-event|title=Live News From The British Curry Awards Event|publisher=British Curry Awards|date= |accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>
In March 2013, Salique performed at the [[Rich Mix Cultural Foundation]] in London<ref name="skiddle">{{cite web |url=http://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/London/Rich-Mix/Shapla-Salique/11815824/|title=Shapla Salique|publisher=Skiddle.com|date=22 March 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> alongside her band as part of BanglaFest.<ref name="towerhamletsarts">{{cite web |url=http://www.towerhamletsarts.org.uk/?cid=49971&guide=events|title=BanglaFest 2013 – Shapla Salique|publisher=Tower Hamlets|date=22 March 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> In June 2013, she performed at [[Wilton's Music Hall]] alongside her band<ref name="asianimage">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asianimage.co.uk/leisure/whats_on/10413652.Shapla_Salique_at_Wilton_s_Music_Hall/|title=Shapla Salique at Wilton's Music Hall|work= |location= |publisher=''Asian Image''|date=11 May 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref><ref name="wiltons">{{cite web |url=http://www.wiltons.org.uk/event.php?p=577|title=Shapla Salique|publisher=Wilton's Music Hall|date=6 June 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> In the same month, she performed at [[TED (conference)|TEDx]] [[Palace of Westminster|Houses of Parliament]].<ref name="tedxhousesofparliament1">{{cite web |url=http://www.tedxhousesofparliament.com/2013/speakers/shapla-salique|title=Shapla Salique|publisher=TEDxHousesOfParliament|date=14 June 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref><ref name="tedxhousesofparliament2">{{cite web |url=http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/Shomoy-Gele-Shapla-Salique-at-T;search%3Atag%3A%22tedxhousesofparliament%22|title=Shomoy Gele: Shapla Salique at TEDxHousesofParliament|publisher=TEDxHousesOfParliament|date=14 June 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> In November 2013, she performed at [[The British Curry Awards]].<ref name="britishcurryaward">{{cite web |url=http://www.britishcurryaward.co.uk/index.php/live-news-from-the-event|title=Live News From The British Curry Awards Event|publisher=British Curry Awards|date= |accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>


Salique has also performed at venues including Royal Albert Hall, [[Hammersmith Apollo]], [[Ascot Racecourse|Royal Ascot]] and [[Barbican Centre]].<ref name="oitijjo"/> She is also writing and recording for her new album which she aims to release in 2015.<ref name="tedxhousesofparliament"/>
Salique has also performed at venues including, Royal Albert Hall, [[Hammersmith Apollo]], [[Ascot Racecourse|Royal Ascot]] and [[Barbican Centre]].<ref name="oitijjo"/> She is also writing and recording for her new album which<ref name="tedxhousesofparliament"/> is due to be released in autumn 2015.<ref name="bbwhoswho"/>

⚫
Salique has been influenced by music from both East and West, she incorporates global mainstream music and poetic melodies and stories from her traditional heritage of her Bangladesh.<ref name="oitijjo"/> She is known for her unique soulful voice and powerful vocals. Her musical arrangement is a fusion of Bengali folk, combined with jazz, pop, funk and soul.<ref name="richmix">{{cite web |url=http://www.richmix.org.uk/whats-on/event/shapla-salique/|title=Shapla Salique|publisher=Rich Mix|date=22 March 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Salique lives in [[Birmingham]]<ref name="banglamirror3"/> with her husband.<ref name="surma"/>


==Discography==
⚫
Salique has been influenced by music from the East as well as from the world, she incorporates global mainstream music and poetic melodies and stories from her traditional heritage of her Bangladesh.<ref name="oitijjo"/> She is known for her unique soulful voice and powerful vocals. Her musical arrangement is a fusion of Bengali folk, combined with jazz, pop, funk and soul.<ref name="richmix">{{cite web |url=http://www.richmix.org.uk/whats-on/event/shapla-salique/|title=Shapla Salique|publisher=Rich Mix|date=22 March 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>
===Albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album details
! scope="col"| Chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| [[List of music recording certifications|Certifications]]
|-
!
|-
! scope="row" | ''Siyono na Siyona''
|
*Released: 1997
*Label: MIY Publishing
*Formats: [[Compact disc|CD]]
|
|-
! scope="row" | ''Lai Lai''
|
*Released: 2002
*Label: MIY Publishing
*Formats: [[Compact disc|CD]]
|
|-
|}


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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| NAME = Salique, Shapla
| NAME = Salique, Shapla
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Salique, Farzana
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Salique, Farzana
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = British Bangladeshi Folk/Jazz Singer
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = British singer
| DATE OF BIRTH = 8 December 1975
| DATE OF BIRTH = 8 December 1975
| PLACE OF BIRTH = Tajpur, [[Balaganj Upazila|Balaganj]], [[Sylhet District]], [[Sylhet Division]], [[Bangladesh]]
| PLACE OF BIRTH = Tajpur, [[Balaganj Upazila|Balaganj]], [[Sylhet District]], [[Sylhet Division]], [[Bangladesh]]
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[[Category:Harmonium players]]
[[Category:Harmonium players]]
[[Category:Singers from London]]
[[Category:Singers from London]]
[[Category:Musicians from London]]
[[Category:People from Sylhet District]]
[[Category:People from Sylhet District]]
[[Category:People from Birmingham, West Midlands]]
[[Category:People from Birmingham, West Midlands]]

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Shapla Salique
শাপলা সালিক
Birth nameFarzana Salique
BornTajpur, Balaganj, Sylhet District, Sylhet Division, Bangladesh
OriginLondon, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s)
Years active1985–present
Labels
  • Journeys by DJ
  • MIY Publishing
Websitewww.shaplasalique.com

Farzana Salique (Bengali: ফরজানা সালিক), better known as Shapla Salique, (Bengali: শাপলা সালিক) is a Bangladeshi-born British singer-songwriter and harmonium player.

Early life

Salique was born in Bangladesh and grew up in Tajpur, Balaganj, Sylhet District, where she would often go to watch her father, uncle and grandparents perform in functions. They were renowned folk singers in the region of Sylhet.[1] Her grandfather, Azfar Ali, was immensely into music and passed his interest onto the family. Her brother Uchchall plays the tabla.[2]

In February 1970, Salique's father, Abdus Salique (born 1952), came to the United Kingdom.[3] In 1981, at the age of five, Salique came to the United Kingdom to join her father. She came with her mother, Hasna Salique, and two brothers, Uchchall (born 1973) and Shochall (born 1978). They settled in London's East End,[1] where Salique was bought up.[2] Her father first worked as a waiter, then opened up a tailoring workshop before running a restaurant.[3]

Salique attended

A-levels in Music, English and Arts. She enrolled at the University of Leeds to pursue a degree in music and concentrated on her singing career.[4]

Career

Early career

Since the age of three, Salique has been singing and performing.[2] In 1985, she became the lead singer of the first British Bangladeshi musical group Dishari Shilpi Gosthi,[5] a group originally founded by her Salique's father in 1979 and was based in Shadwell, London.[6][7]

The group specialised in Sylheti folk songs and the work of Kazi Nazrul Islam. Salique fronted Dishari on numerous albums and television appearances, as well as performances in the UK and abroad[1] throughout the 1980s and 1990s,[8] including performing in front of royalty at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of Save the Children.[1]

In 1996, Salique's first mainstream Bengali song "Ziola" was released in the UK with the music label Journeys by DJ. "Ziola" was remixed by Judge Jules for his album Dance Wars.[9] It was followed by two solo albums; Siyono na Siyona in 1997, a traditional folk oriented Bengali album, and in 2002, the Hindi pop album Lai Lai, produced and composed by Bappi Lahiri.[1][10]

Salique has appeared on television programmes including, Eastern Eye, Breaking Through and Flame in My Heart.[2]

2013–present

In January 2013, Salique performed at the

BBC London 94.9.[12] In the same month, she performed at London's South Bank and at the Houses of Parliament, organised by Oitij-jo.[13][14]

Salique is the singer, songwriter and harmonium player for her band, the other members include Alok Verma (tabla and percussion), Dion Palumbo (acoustic guitar), Mak Murtic (saxophone),[15] Suroj Sureshbabu (electric and acoustic guitar)[16] and Sam Bailey (double bass)[17]

In March 2013, Salique performed at the

Rich Mix Cultural Foundation in London[18] alongside her band as part of BanglaFest.[16] In June 2013, she performed at Wilton's Music Hall alongside her band[15][17] In the same month, she performed at TEDx Houses of Parliament.[19][20] In November 2013, she performed at The British Curry Awards.[21]

Salique has also performed at venues including, Royal Albert Hall, Hammersmith Apollo, Royal Ascot and Barbican Centre.[1] She is also writing and recording for her new album which[5] is due to be released in autumn 2015.[8]

Salique has been influenced by music from both East and West, she incorporates global mainstream music and poetic melodies and stories from her traditional heritage of her Bangladesh.[1] She is known for her unique soulful voice and powerful vocals. Her musical arrangement is a fusion of Bengali folk, combined with jazz, pop, funk and soul.[22]

Personal life

Salique lives in Birmingham[2] with her husband.[4]

Discography

Albums

Title Album details Chart positions Certifications
Siyono na Siyona
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: MIY Publishing
  • Formats: CD
Lai Lai
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: MIY Publishing
  • Formats: CD

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Shapla Salique". Oitij-jo. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d e Galleli, Alexandrina (17 October 2003). "Singing Sensation". Bangla Mirror. p. 24. Retrieved 1 February 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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    Evening Standard. June 1991. Retrieved 1 February 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help
    )
  4. ^ a b "Sapla's success story". Surma. Retrieved 1 February 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ a b "Shapla Salique". TEDxHousesOfParliament. 27 June 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  6. East London Advertiser. 8 December 1985. Retrieved 1 February 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help
    )
  7. East London Advertiser. 6 December 1985. Retrieved 1 February 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help
    )
  8. ^ a b Karim, Mohammed Abdul; Karim, Shahadoth (November 2015). British Bangladeshi Who's Who (PDF). British Bangla Media Group. p. 31. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  9. ^ Ahmed, Ajanta (16 April 1996). ""Dance Wars"?". The Asian Post. p. 5. Retrieved 1 February 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ "Sylheti girl sings her way into the Hindi market". Bangla Mirror. 3 October 2003. Retrieved 1 February 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ "NTV Mega Concert Promo Shapla & Mamzy". NTV Europe. 11 January 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  12. BBC London 94.9
    . 17 February 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  13. ^ "London's South Bank entertains a creative influx from Bangladesh". Oitij-jo!. 22 March 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  14. ^ "Banglafest 2013". Asiana.tv. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ a b "Shapla Salique at Wilton's Music Hall". Asian Image. 11 May 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ a b "BanglaFest 2013 – Shapla Salique". Tower Hamlets. 22 March 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  17. ^ a b "Shapla Salique". Wilton's Music Hall. 6 June 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  18. ^ "Shapla Salique". Skiddle.com. 22 March 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  19. ^ "Shapla Salique". TEDxHousesOfParliament. 14 June 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  20. ^ "Shomoy Gele: Shapla Salique at TEDxHousesofParliament". TEDxHousesOfParliament. 14 June 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  21. ^ "Live News From The British Curry Awards Event". British Curry Awards. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  22. ^ "Shapla Salique". Rich Mix. 22 March 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.

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