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Faruq Mahfuz Anam ( ফারুক মাহফুজ আনাম), is a Bangladeshi singer, guitarist, and composer. He is often referred to as "Guru". James is currently the lead guitarist and vocalist of the band Nagar Baul . He has also played back in few songs in Bollywood movies. James rose to mainstream fame in 1990s as the frontman of "Feelings" now renamed "Nagar Baul" which is one of the "Big Three of Rock", who were responsible for developing and popularising rock music in Bangladesh, the other two being LRB and Ark. James is considered to be the pioneer of psychedelic rock in Bangladesh.



James
Faruq Mahfuz Anam
James performing in Tri-Nation Mega Festival, 2012
Background information
Native name ফারুক মাহফুজ আনাম
Birth name Faruq Mahfuz Anam
Also known as Nagar Baul, Guru, James
Born October 2, 1964 (age 52)
Naogaon, Bangladesh
Genres Psychedelic rock, rock, hard rock
Occupation Singer-songwriter, actor, composer
Instruments Guitar, bass, vocals, khamok, keyboards, drums, saxophone, flute, percussion
Years active 1980–present
Labels Sargam, Soundteck, Shangeeta, Sony BMG
Associated acts Feelings, Nagar Baul, Metro Band