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''''' Khiyo: Bengali Music with a London Sound''''' is the debut studio album by [[Khiyo]], released on 28 August 2014.
'''''Khiyo: Bengali Music with a London Sound''''' is the debut studio album by [[Khiyo]], released on 28 August 2014.


==Background and release==
==Background and release==
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| title1 = Akashta Kanpchhilo Kyan?
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| title2 = Doyal Tomaro Lagiya
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| title4 = Nishi Raat
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| title10 = Hai Rey Amar Mon Matano Desh
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==Critical response==
==Critical response==
Amardeep Dhillon in ''[[Songlines (magazine)|Songlines]]'' said, "An album of covers, Khiyo's self-titled debut is nevertheless a refreshing, original collection and is a fitting testament of Bengali identity."<ref name="songlinesmagazine">{{cite news |last=Amardeep|first=Dhillon|url=http://issuu.com/songlinesmagazine/docs/sl111|title=Introducing... Ngawang Lodup & Khiyo|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Songlines (magazine)|Songlines]]''|date=October 2015|issue=111|page=26|accessdate=1 October 2015}}</ref> Tim Chipping in ''[[fRoots]]'' said, "What's striking about Khiyo is the way each seemingly disparate element is played with the same conviction. They are as much a viceral rock band as they are intrepid interpreters of traditional Bengali songs."<ref name="froots">{{cite news |last=Chipping|first=Tim|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153221920520390|title= Khiyo|work= |location= |publisher=''[[fRoots]]''|date=May 2015|issue=388|page=23|accessdate=1 October 2015}}</ref>

Adam Barnett of ''[[Newham Recorder]]'' and ''[[Docklands and East London Advertiser|East London Advertiser]]'' said, "Khiyo's eclectic first album marries a grungy rhythm-section and dreamy acoustic guitars to classic Bangladeshi melodies in a way that feels natural and fresh."<ref name="newhamrecorder"/><ref name="eastlondonadvertiser"/> Nabeela M of ''[[Dhaka Tribune]]'' said, "Khiyo...revamps sepia-toned classics."<ref name="dhakatribune">{{cite news |last=M|first=Nabeela|url=http://issuu.com/dhakatribune/docs/tmag_1_16/14|title=Tones of Sepia|work= |location=Dhaka|publisher=''[[Dhaka Tribune]]''|date=6 August 2013|page=12|accessdate=1 July 2015}}</ref>
Adam Barnett of ''[[Newham Recorder]]'' and ''[[Docklands and East London Advertiser|East London Advertiser]]'' said, "Khiyo's eclectic first album marries a grungy rhythm-section and dreamy acoustic guitars to classic Bangladeshi melodies in a way that feels natural and fresh."<ref name="newhamrecorder"/><ref name="eastlondonadvertiser"/> Nabeela M of ''[[Dhaka Tribune]]'' said, "Khiyo...revamps sepia-toned classics."<ref name="dhakatribune">{{cite news |last=M|first=Nabeela|url=http://issuu.com/dhakatribune/docs/tmag_1_16/14|title=Tones of Sepia|work= |location=Dhaka|publisher=''[[Dhaka Tribune]]''|date=6 August 2013|page=12|accessdate=1 July 2015}}</ref>



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Khiyo: Bengali Music with a London Sound is the debut studio album by Khiyo, released on 28 August 2014.

Background and release

The album was recorded over seven years.[1] It was launched at the Forge in Camden Town, London on 28 August 2014 by ARC Music.[2][3]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Akashta Kanpchhilo Kyan?"05:04
2."Doyal Tomaro Lagiya"04:09
3."Rum Jhum Rumu Jhumu"05:20
4."Nishi Raat"02:40
5."Amar Protibaader Bhasha"01:46
6."Murshidi (Kachhe Nao Na Dekha Dao Na)"04:07
7."Koi Jao Rey"04:51
8."O Ke Udashi Benu Bajayey"04:42
9."Purbo Digontey"03:21
10."Hai Rey Amar Mon Matano Desh"03:57
11."Amaro Deshero Matiro Gondhe"03:57
12."Ek Shagori Rokter Binimoyey"03:29
13."Kotobaaro Bhebechhinu"03:31
14."Bareer Kachhe Arshinogor"06:12
Total length:57:06

Critical response

Amardeep Dhillon in Songlines said, "An album of covers, Khiyo's self-titled debut is nevertheless a refreshing, original collection and is a fitting testament of Bengali identity."[4] Tim Chipping in fRoots said, "What's striking about Khiyo is the way each seemingly disparate element is played with the same conviction. They are as much a viceral rock band as they are intrepid interpreters of traditional Bengali songs."[5]

Adam Barnett of

East London Advertiser said, "Khiyo's eclectic first album marries a grungy rhythm-section and dreamy acoustic guitars to classic Bangladeshi melodies in a way that feels natural and fresh."[2][3] Nabeela M of Dhaka Tribune said, "Khiyo...revamps sepia-toned classics."[6]

The Daily Ittefaq described it as an "Exceptional presentation and intelligent musical arrangement."[7] RemoteGoat called it "Something different and altogether more interesting."[8]

Sangeeta Datta of Pulse Connects described it as "lucid and evocative".[9] Arman R. Khan of The Daily Star said, "Very potent, and can give you goosebumps."[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ "New album exclusive: Khiyo". BBC Asian Network. 14 September 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  2. ^ a b Barnett, Adam (5 August 2014). "British-Bengali band Khiyo bring their eclectic sound to the East End". Newham: Newham Recorder. Retrieved 1 July 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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    East London Advertiser. Retrieved 1 July 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help
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  4. ^ Amardeep, Dhillon (October 2015). "Introducing... Ngawang Lodup & Khiyo". No. 111. Songlines. p. 26. Retrieved 1 October 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ Chipping, Tim (May 2015). "Khiyo". No. 388. fRoots. p. 23. Retrieved 1 October 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ M, Nabeela (6 August 2013). "Tones of Sepia". Dhaka: Dhaka Tribune. p. 12. Retrieved 1 July 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ "বর্ণে নয় গানে পরিচয় 'ক্ষ'". Bangladesh: The Daily Ittefaq. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ "Khiyo Debut Album UK Launch 'A lovely fusion of sound'". RemoteGoat. 30 August 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ Datta, Sangeeta (15 April 2013). "Sohini Alam: Musically speaking…". Pulse Connects. Retrieved 1 July 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ Khan, Arman R. (15 April 2013). "Classics Reimagined". Bangladesh: The Daily Star. Retrieved 1 July 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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