Habib Wahid

Habib Wahid is a celebrated Bangladeshi singer, music composer, and record producer, recognized for pioneering the fusion of traditional Bangladeshi folk music with contemporary pop elements. After releasing his groundbreaking debut album ‘Krishno’ in 2003, Habib Wahid went on to establish himself as a celebrated Bangladeshi singer, music composer, and record producer, recognized for pioneering the fusion of traditional Bangladeshi folk music with contemporary pop elements. His formal training in music and audio engineering at the School of Audio Engineering in London provided the foundation for his innovative approach. ‘Krishno,’ a collaborative effort blending folk music with modern elements, achieved significant success in both Britain and Bangladesh, effectively establishing a new genre within the Dhaka music scene.

Since 2015, Wahid has adapted to the evolving music market with a focus on releasing successful singles. His notable releases include ‘Hariye Fela Bhalobasha’ (2015), ‘Mon Ghumay Re’ (2015), ‘Tomar Akash’ (2016), ‘Moner Thikana’ (2016), ‘Beporowa Mon’ (2016), ‘Meghe Dhaka Shohor’ (2016), and ‘Tumi Amar’ (2016). In October 2016, he released ‘Ei Bangla Ei Manush,’ a special single for the World Bank’s End Poverty Day. His prolific output continued with singles such as ‘Tumi Hina’ (2017), ‘Mitthe Noy’ (2017), ‘Ghum’ (2017), ‘Golaper Din’ (2017), ‘Tor E Janalay’ (2017), ‘Cholo Na’ (2018), and ‘Moner Kinaray’ (2019).

Habib Wahid’s more recent releases include ‘Akasher Chand 2021’ (2021), ‘Golui’ (2022), and ‘Beni Khule’ (2022), continuing to solidify his presence in the contemporary music landscape. His commitment to both traditional roots and modern sounds remains a defining characteristic of his career, as evidenced by his participation in Coke Studio Bangla. He is set to collaborate with Tajikistani singer Mehrnigori Rustam for the track ‘Moha Jadu’ on Coke Studio Bangla in 2025, further demonstrating his ongoing influence and cross-cultural appeal within the global music scene.