Chandrabindoo, based in Kolkata, is a bangla band. Their name refers both to the last character in the Bengali alphabet and to a dialogue (very famous among Bengalis) from the nonsense work HaJaBaRaLa by Sukumar Ray. The band is known for Chandril's satirical, colloquial lyrics, full of references to current affairs and cultural phenomena. They also sing other types of song, written by Anindyo.They are well known in Kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai and have recently started touring internationally including a performance in aid of the Kolkata based Child In Need Institute (CINI)in London.
Fossils are a Bangla Rock band formed in Kolkata, India in 1998. The group is considered one of the pioneering Rock acts in Kolkata's Bangla music scene. The band is currently composed of Rupam Islam (lead vocals, composer, lyricist), Deep (rhythm guitar), Partha (lead guitar), Chandra (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Bubun (drums, percussion). Their music is flavoured by a blend of blues, hard rock,tive ock, and Indian folk along with Rupam Islam's vocal renditions of his characteristic psycho-analytical lyrics. Like most other Bangla bands, Fossils performs in the Bengali language but using mainly Western principles of music.
Anjan Dutta is a popular artist of the 1990s Bengali music scene defined by anyodharar gaan (alternative songs). Anjan Dutta's style of music is different from the others in the sense that it has simple tunes, one that is reminiscent of western folk music. His lyrics are simple and more natural. Anjan's music is somewhat influenced by blues, bluegrass, folk and country music. He is the first Bengali artist to depend more on the saxophone. He is an admitted fan of Bob Dylan and his Bengali contemporary Suman Chatterjee.