George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh (Official Trailer)

For the first time, The Concert for Bangladesh, the GRAMMY® Award-winning album from George Harrison, Ravi Shankar & friends, is now available for streaming across all major digital music providers worldwide.


The Concert for Bangladesh was the first major music benefit of its kind. Two sold out concerts at New York’s Madison Square Garden brought together an extraordinary assemblage of major artists collaborating for a common humanitarian goal – setting the precedent that music could be used to serve a higher cause.

With its triple album boxset and feature film, The Concert for Bangladesh has generated millions of dollars for UNICEF and raised awareness for the organization around the world. To quote the former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, “George and his friends were pioneers.”

By August 1971, when George Harrison, Ravi Shankar & friends took the stage to play The Concert for Bangladesh, 10 million East Pakistani refugees had fled over the border into India, facing significant challenges, including the threat of hunger and disease. Up to that point, little public attention had been drawn to the crisis in East Pakistan/Bangladesh. Few people outside the region were aware of what was happening to these refugees or how to help those affected.

George organized the two groundbreaking concerts to direct global attention to the unfolding humanitarian crisis and raise funds for UNICEF’s work with the refugees. He assembled an all-star line-up of fellow artists including Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, Billy Preston, and, of course, Ravi Shankar:
“The musicians were great. I mean they completely put down their own egos to play together and to do something because the whole vibe of that concert was that it was something bigger than the lot of us.”
– George Harrison

Now, over 50 years later, children in Bangladesh continue to face risks from ongoing violence and unrest. But UNICEF's presence remains – ensuring every child is healthy and protected – and The George Harrison Fund for UNICEF continues the concert's legacy by providing support for critical UNICEF programs not only in Bangladesh, but anywhere children are in need.

The album is packed with astonishing performances and makes for a rousing listening experience. The historic collection, now celebrating over 50 years, also contains a bonus track – the original studio version of George’s song “Bangla Desh”, released as a single in July 1971.



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[sajibmannan]

The people of Bangladesh have a special place in their hearts for George Harrison and the Beatles. He is remembered with compassion for his unwavering support during the country's struggling times.

His contributions have been prominently featured in many historical accounts of Bangladesh's wartime struggles. The history of Bangladedsh's independence is linked to his music and his legacy.

[Unemployed-CommenterOFFICIAL]

The people of Bangladesh really need this now.

[Sigma-INFJ.]

Unforgettable concert. If George were around today, he'd undoubtedly do it again.

[Sigma-INFJ.]

Thank you Olivia and Dhani for keeping George's legacy alive.

[Unemployed-CommenterOFFICIAL]

Here comes THE sun. Greetings from Mexico. 🇲🇽

[lelandelizalde]

NO ARTIST like the late great George Harrison!!!

This was the very first music relief benefit concert!

Thank you for all the gifts you left us, George. Peace. (S)

[YTantirungrotechai]

i used to listen to this concert on the cassette. Being able to view it, feel it, listen to it in such a glorious form is really exciting.

[Sigma-INFJ.]

Great concert. Music never gets old! This may be one of the greatest live performances of all time. Thank you!

[Unemployed-CommenterOFFICIAL]

First charity show in rock history. Laid the groundwork for such concerts as Live Aid.

[kathleencove]

Incredible timing given what’s been going on in Bangladesh this year. Keeping the Bangladeshis in my prayers 🤲 🙏 that they have a better future after what has happened.

[Rudmila-]

Love and respect to George Harrison, Bob Dylan, and all who made a difference through music. Bangladesh will always love them.

[NeverlandBrasilProductions]

Now we need the two concerts remaster in 4k 🤝

[louismaistry]

I am lucky to have the original cd box collection

[manoharyadav]

The People of Bangladesh really need this now 😢💔

[celiaaraujo]

Algo referente a esse gesto, SÓ PODERIA TER VINDO DE GEORGE HARRISON.✌🏼🤍🇧🇷

[zuzanakourilova]

George, if i could say that He Is the, best Singer that i love him from the boom

[birutegrafinina]

❤Dear George, you are best of best!!
09.08.24.Lithuania.

[nsbdnow]

Whew! I remember getting ready for school and hearing about this on the radio the morning after. Saw it in the movie theatre, and remember buying the records. It is STILL a terrific concert... especially Ravi Shankar's tuning of his sitar which was much appreciated by the audience. lol!

[LaBestiaAzul]

Great Concert of Bangladesh George Harrison The Best.

[jaymelynnmcintyre]

Remember seeing this in the Theater as a kid ! Sooo awesome