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Sunday Concert Series - Traditional Persian Music, Pah Homestead, Auckland Sun, 21 August - Gigs and events at Undertheradar.co.nz.

Two's Company: A Compatible Duo Performing Songs They Love, Christchurch Folk Club, Christchurch Sun, 21 August - Gigs and events at Undertheradar.co.nz.

On 21 August 2004, several military grade grenades were hurled at an Awami League rally in Bangabandhu Avenue, Dhaka. Twenty-four leaders and activists of the Awami League and its associate bodies were killed and over 300 others suffered splinter injuries in the August 21 attack. Among the dead were Ivy Rahman, then Mohila Awami League Chief and also the wife of late President Zillur Rahman. Many of the injured became crippled for life. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, then opposition leader, narrowly escaped the attack with ear injuries, an ailment she carries till today.

Songwriters' Showcase #52, Moon1, Wellington Sun, 21 August - Gigs and events at Undertheradar.co.nz.

Matt Joe Gow, The Wine Cellar, Auckland Sun, 21 August - Gigs and events at Undertheradar.co.nz.