Dameer Interview: A breath of fresh air

The eldest of a family of seasoned musicians, Dameer had started making noise in the indie music scene even before he turned 20. Born and raised in Dhaka, his songs are notable for exuding a sense of urgency - not out of character for a teenager seeking to curve out a little space for himself, and heartfelt enthusiasm - a sigh of both youth and a worthy musician.Dameer, who currently resides in Malaysia, shares an unwavering, deep-rooted love for his home-country, evident in his recent efforts to raise funds for Bangladeshi communities affected by Covid-19 and cyclone Amphan by hosting a series of online concerts.In an interview with Dhaka Tribune Showtime, the multi-disciplinary musician describes the wonderfully quirky traits of Dhaka through an emigrants lens, and reflects on his craft, aspirations, and latest singles imbued with a dream-like quality and unmistakable nostalgia -