DHAKA: To some, he is "Guru", to others the "Nagar Baul". But whatever the label, rock legend James (pic) shrugs it off with his signature nonchalance. With a guitar in hand, he often tells fans, "Tomraai amar jaan, tomraai amar praan" ["You are my life, you are my soul"]. That simple honesty is what makes him so beloved.
On Thursday (Oct 2), Faruq Mahfuz Anam (James) marked his 61st birthday. Known across South Asia as the Nagar Baul, he remains one of the most influential figures in Bangladeshi rock music.
