NEW YORK — A M M Newaj Sharif, a Bangladesh-born professional musician specializing in bass guitar performance, has been awarded the Gemini Award 2025 in the category of “Best Bass Guitarist.” The recognition was presented at a formal ceremony in New York, attended by members of the South Asian artistic and professional community.
The award recognizes Sharif’s demonstrated technical proficiency, performance consistency, and sustained contribution to music through bass guitar performance, both in Bangladesh and internationally. According to representatives of the awarding body, the selection is based on professional activity, performance record, and measurable contribution within the field of music.
Sharif, born on January 7, 1994, has developed a career centered on bass guitar performance and musical collaboration, working with various artists and bands across live concerts, recordings, and stage productions. His professional work includes participation in major events such as the Bangladesh Music Festival, along with contributions to albums, film soundtracks, and television productions.
Over the course of his career, Sharif has performed in numerous live events both domestically and internationally, including professional engagements in the United States. Following receipt of his work authorization, he has actively participated in the U.S. music environment, performing in approximately 30 or more community-based voluntary stage performances, as well as over 50 to 60 commercial live performances across multiple venues. His professional activity as a bass guitarist includes both live stage performance and studio collaboration, reflecting sustained involvement, continued demand, and recognized participation within the music industry.
The Gemini Award 2025 ceremony was organized by the awarding body, with Belal Ahmed representing the organization during the official proceedings. The event was attended by community leader and businessman Shah Nawaz, owner of Golden Age Home Care, along with Rano Nawaz, and other members of the South Asian community in New York.
As part of the award recognition, Sharif received a cash prize of USD 10,000, reflecting the formal and structured nature of the award within its presentation framework.
Sharif’s work as a bass guitarist is characterized by the integration of multiple musical styles, including rock, jazz, classical, pop, and folk elements. His performance approach emphasizes technical precision, rhythmic stability, and adaptability, which are widely recognized as essential attributes in professional bass guitar performance.
A representative of the awarding body noted that the recognition reflects consistent performance and ongoing professional engagement, stating that Sharif’s work demonstrates a measurable contribution to contemporary music practice.
The Gemini Award 2025 further establishes A M M Newaj Sharif as a professionally active and internationally engaged bass guitarist, whose work continues to contribute to live performance and collaborative music production.
Sharif remains active in the music field through ongoing performances, studio collaborations, and participation in international music events, with bass guitar performance as his primary area of specialization.
