Khan Mohammad Faisal
Khan Mohammad Faisal (also known as Khan Faisal or Faisal Mohammad Khan) is a Bangladeshi music producer, curator, and cultural practitioner associated with the Dhaka Electronica Scene, Akaliko Collective, and Akaliko Records. He is recognized for his contributions to Bangladesh's electronic music community and for his founding roles in the Dhaka Electronica Scene and Akaliko Records.[1][2]
Early Life and Education
| Khan Mohammad Faisal | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1988-05-07 Barishal |
| 🎓 Alma mater | The New School, Independent University Bangladesh, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh. |
| 💼 Occupation | Music Producer, Curator |
| 🏢 Organization | Dhaka Electronica Scene, Akaliko Records, Akaliko Collective |
Faisal holds advanced degrees in media and communications and has undertaken specialized training in documentary filmmaking. He has been involved with international academic programs and festival management training, contributing to his multidisciplinary approach to music and cultural work.[3] He studied Media Management at The New School and has attended Independent University, Bangladesh and University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh.
Career
Music Production and Artistry
Faisal is known for producing music under the aliases The B Regiment and Dhaka Dub Hierarchy. His work blends international and Bengali influences, aiming to showcase new sonic identities that reflect both local and global inspirations.[4] He is recognized for curating and producing experimental and electronic music, supporting emerging artists, and developing platforms for creative expression.[5]
Dhaka Electronica Scene
In 2012, Faisal co-founded the Dhaka Electronica Scene (DES), a grassroots collective and informal artist network that brought together electronic music producers and DJs in Bangladesh. DES began as an online community, facilitating collaboration and visibility for local artists who previously worked in isolation[6][7].[8] The collective's first compilation, Explorations, received international attention and helped catalyze the development of Bangladesh's electronic music scene.[7][6][9][10][11] Dhaka Electronica Scene was involved in projects with Spitalfields Festival[12] , Birmingham Weekender[13][14][15] and Safina Radio Project.[16][17]
Akaliko Collective and Akaliko Records
Faisal established the Akaliko Collective and the label Akaliko Records, which have played a pivotal role in nurturing Bangladesh's experimental and electronic music landscape. Akaliko serves as a network and platform for artists, supporting releases, performances, and interdisciplinary projects that push the boundaries of contemporary music in Dhaka and beyond.[18][19][20] Akaliko is part of the Samdani Art Foundation's Artist-led Initiatives[1] and a member of the Open Music Initiative.[21]
Curatorial and Journalistic Work
As a curator and music journalist, Faisal has contributed to international publications such as Border Movement, The Independent, Vice, and Norient. He advocates for cultural capital, capacity building, and the empowerment of youth and marginalized communities through music and the arts. His curatorial projects have included digital exhibitions, festival programming, and ensemble performances at major art events.[22] Akaliko's sound ensemble performed at the Dhaka Art Summit in 2020[23] and participated in its 2016 and 2018 editions. He also co-curated for Norient.[24][25]
Academic and Public Engagement
Faisal is a recipient of the Public Engagement Fellowship at The New School's Schools of Public Engagement in New York. As part of the 2023 inaugural cohort, he was placed with Platform Cooperativism Consortium[26].[27]
Recognition and Impact
Faisal's work has been recognized for its impact on Bangladesh's creative industries and its role in fostering new artistic communities. The Dhaka Electronica Scene and Akaliko Records are cited as foundational initiatives in the country's music landscape, and Faisal's leadership has been noted in international media and academic forums.[3][2][6][14][18][22][28] For his music compilation work at Akaliko and Dhaka Electronica Scene, he received the BRAC Manthan Digital Innovation Award in 2018.[29][30]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Artist-led Initiatives (All)". SamdaniArtFoudnation. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "A deep dive into South Asian electronic music". Mixmag. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Welt, Haus der Kulturen der (2020-02-10). "Faisal M. Khan". HKW. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ "TRNSTN RADIO | Khan Mohammad Faisal & Sajib Azad aka After". trnstnradio. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ "BBC Asian Network - Asian Network Residency, Aneesha Kotwani - India meets Bangladesh". BBC. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Mohsin, Maliha (2014-04-24). "THE CHILL FACTOR Emergence of Electronica". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Dhaka's Electronic Music Scene | norient.com". norient.com. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ Bijolia, Disha (2024-09-24). "Bhai Bhai Soundsystem Is A Collective Reshaping Electronic Music In Dhaka". Homegrown. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ "Review: Dhaka Electronica Scene Compilation". www.thewildcity.com. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ Stefan (2012-11-16). "Episode 196". syndae. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ "Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves | Episode 2022-02-28". PBS FM. 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ "Spitalfields Music". Spitalfields Music. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ https://www.birminghamhippodrome.com/
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Staying The Path: How Bangladesh's Music Scene Is Evolving With The Help Of Dedicated Grassroots Movements". www.thewildcity.com. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ NewsBytes. "The Southasia Ensemble set to take the stage at Weekender Festival 2017". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/safinaradioproject/
- ↑ "Alserkal Avenue: Alserkal Avenue Presents 'Not as far as it seems', the second edition of the Safina Radio Project, as part of the Dhaka Art Summit 2016". alserkal.online. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Kappal, Bhanuj (2016-06-30). "Dhaka storm". http://www.livemint.com/. Archived from the original on 2016-11-06. Retrieved 2025-06-07. External link in
|work=(help) - ↑ "DIY Nightlife In Dhaka · Feature ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ "Staying The Path: How Bangladesh's Music Scene Is Evolving With The Help Of Dedicated Grassroots Movements". www.thewildcity.com. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ "Our Members". Open Music Initiative. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Harla, Khan Mohammad Faisal; aufgeschrieben von Pia (2013-12-03). "Bangladeschs Underground-Techno ist anders als ihr denkt". VICE. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ Saha, Tanushri (2020-03-15). "Seismic Movements: Dhaka Art Summit 2020". Peril magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ "Snaps of user | norient.com". norient.com. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ "Co-Creation, Project: Norient Space "The Now In Sound"". Hyper Culture - Music Project Management. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ https://platform.coop
- ↑ "Public Engagement Fellows Program | Schools of Public Engagement". www.newschool.edu. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ Schirmann, Kyle Lindstrom (2015). "Ten Ragas to a Disco Beat: Futurism and Pirate Modernity in South Asian Electronica". doi:10.7916/D8JM28R4.
- ↑ "BRAC | Winners 2016". Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ প্রতিবেদক, নিজস্ব. "ব্র্যাক মন্থন পুরস্কার জিতল ১৪ প্রকল্প". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-06-07.
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