Yaatri is a Bangladeshi pop music band.[1] They have been described as a mello rock band.[2]

Yaatri
ইয়াত্রী
OriginDhaka, Bangladesh
Genresmello rock
Years active2004–present
Members
Past members
  • Tony Vincent Gomes
  • Bipu
  • Mitu
  • Emran Khan

History

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Yaatri was formed by Topu, and Emran while they were students at North South University in 2004. Topu also pursued a solo career.[3][4] They played in the 2007 Desh Music Festival.[5]

Yaatri launched their first album in 2006 titled Daak.[6][7][8] Their first album was pop music. The Daily Star said Daak had taken "Bangla pop music scene by storm". The music was described having relatable lyrics and simple melodies.[9]

Band members

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Current members

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Past members

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  • Tony Vincent Gomes - drums
  • Bipu - lead guitar (2004-)
  • Mitu - bass (2004-)
  • Emran Khan - keyboard (2004-)

References

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  1. ^ Hassan, Mainul. "Concert for a cause". The Daily Star. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Great gig for rock n' roll". The Daily Star. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
  3. ^ "Topu talks about his songs, Yaatri and going solo". The Daily Star. 20 April 2008. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
  4. ^ "Topu's Shey Ke? solo album now out". The Daily Star. 27 September 2009. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
  5. ^ "Car rally on "Banglalink Desh Music Fest 2007"". The Daily Star. 15 August 2007. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
  6. ^ Karim, Elita. "Daak: A Soothing Creation". The Daily Star. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
  7. ^ "Yaatri's Daak". RisingStars. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
  8. ^ "Yaatri". The Daily Star. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
  9. ^ "Yaatri set to release new album". The Daily Star. 11 June 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2019.