Bhangra and Beyond is a weekly music show hosted by DJ Rekha, a cultural instigator, recognized worldwide for being one of the first DJs to merge classic Bhangra sounds into the language of contemporary electronic dance music. The first 40 minutes of the show is comprised of Bhangra tracks, both fas…
"Panjabi MC links with Ashok Gill on a wicked new tune. India's indie electronic powerhouses, Ritviz and Nucleya, drop the first single from their forthcoming 8 track album. LA via Vancouver's Horsepower, has some healthy advice with some genre agnostic tropical bass leaning, and Uproot Andy collaborates with Pierre Kwenders for a dance heavy summertime banger. Fulvargi - Panjabi MC Sathi - Ritviz, Nucleya 00:00 - Intro 01:38 - Fulvargi - Panjabi MC, Ashok Gill 05:23 - Bismillah - Amrit Maan, Dr. Zeus, Rahul Dutta 08:29 - Mithi Mithi - Amrit Maan, Jasmine Sandlas 12:09 - Pani Di Gal - Maninder Buttar 16:03 - Majhail vs. Malvain - Miss Pooja, Geeta Zaildar 18:44 - I Like You - Garry Sandhu, Loco Ink 23:34 - Jinni Sonhi - G. Sidhu, Urban Kinng 25:55 - Umbrella - Diljit Dosanjh, Intense Music 29:00 - Chu Gon Do ? - Karan Aujla 33:22 - Pinjra - Jasmine Sandlas, Badshah, Dr. Zeus 35:53 - Thug Life - Jasmine Sandlas, Raaginder 40:22 - Mic Break 43:25 - Sathi - Ritviz, Nucleya 46:57 - Drink Juice - Horsepowar 48:39 - Ofele - Pierre Kwenders, Uproot Andy 54:16 - Downpour - Ayesha 58:05 - Outro 59:12 - Finish "
"West Coasters Jasmine Sandlas and Raaginder continue to drop emotive and cutting-edge Punjabi tracks. L.A. based, Naya Records, which specializes in reissues and remixes from the subcontinent and South Asian diaspora, drops its full-length compilation Naya Beat Volume 1: South Asian Dance and Electronic Music 1983-1992 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - Snake Charmer - Panjabi MC 05:04 - Snake Charmer - Raf-Saperra, Sukshinder Shinda 10:58 - Branded Nakhra - Jordan Sandhu, Sanaa 13:02 - Teejee Week - Jordan Sandhu 16:08 - Patake - Sunanda Sharma 19:36 - Majhe Wale - Baani Sandhu 22:45 - Chu Gon Do - Karan Aujla 26:09 - Umbrella - Diljit Dosanjh, Intense Music 29:17 - 36 Mere Vargiya - Jasmine Sandlas, Raaginder 34:05 - Mic Break 36:19 - Kaga Bole Mera (Turbotito & Ragz Rework) - Arundhati Bhaumik, Turbotito, Ragz 42:02 - Pi Pi - Shakti, Turbotito, Ragz 47:14 - Can't Face The Night (Club Mix) - East-West 52:17 - Thottu Thottu Aadavaa (Turbotito & Ragz Rework) - Bappi Lahiri 58:51 - Outro 59:05 - Finish "
"Despite the hackneyed beginning, Ranjit Bawa, alongside Punjab's most prolific producers, Desi Crew, deliver a solid summer banger. First Nation electronic powerhouse Halluci Nation drop some dancer goodness with 2 tracks featured from their latest album. Loud - Ranjit Bawa When We Fly- Halluci Nation feat. Jennifer Kreisberg 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Loud - Ranjit Bawa 04:25 - Punjab Bolda - Ranjit Bawa 09:31 - Agg Att Koka Kehar - Baani Sandhu, Gurnam Bhullar 13:22 - Barood Wargi - Simiran Kaur Dhadli, San B 16:59 - Good Luck - Garry Sandhu 20:28 - Fashion Di Definition - Dr Zeus, Deep Jandhu 23:43 - Umbrella - Diljit Dosanjh, Intense Music 26:50 - 47 - Sidhu Moose Wala, MIST & Steel Banglez, Stefflon Don 30:01 - Insane - AP Dhillon, Shinda Kahlon, Gurinder Gill & Gminxr 33:27 - Thug Life - Jasmine Sandlas 37:56 - Mic Break 40:11 - Pran - Ritviz 43:51 - Downpour - Ayesha, Ma Sha Ru 47:32 - Do Yourself - Angelique Kidjo, Burna Boy 51:32 - When We Fly - Halluci Nation feat. Jennifer Kreisberg 55:25 - Takarita - Halluci Nation feat. Rob Ruha 60:21 - Outro 60:43 - Finish "
"Unthemed selections in both segments, bookend by fierce female truth-sayers Jasmine Sandlas and Natasha Noorani. Dancehall, disco, folk, and fight the system vibes spawn the 60 plus minute podcast this week. Plus, a question about the perils of overly dependent digital existence. 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Chu Gon Do - Karan Aujla 04:18 - Glassy Rhythm - Jags Klimaxx 08:22 - Teri Meri - Bups Saggu, DJ Harpz & Manwal 11:38 - Sira E Hou - Maan & Nimrat Khaira 14:53 - Apan Punjab - DJ Sanj, Karan MC 18:24 - Good Luck - Garry Sandhu 21:55 - Majhail Vs Malvain - Miss Pooja & Geeta Zaildar 24:33 - 8 Raflaan - Mankirt Aulakh, Gurlez, Akhtar 26:29 - Jinni Sohni - G. Sidhu, Urban Kinng 28:40 - Kinna Chauna - Bally Sagoo, Madhvi Shrivastav 32:14 - Yaaria - DJ Dips, Roach Killa 36:36 - Thug Life - Jasmine Sandlas 41:06 - Mic Break 43:54 - Choro - Natasha Noorani 47:43 - Somos Sur - Ana Tijoux, Shadia Mansour 51:29 - Frontline (X-Ray Productions Remix) - Asian Dub Foundation 54:35 - FLOW - Half Human, Half 58:49 - Badhte Jaa - Dee MC 60:54 - Outro 61:08 - Finish "
"Raf Sapera and Sukwinder Shinda keep it classic and put a fresh spin on a ubiqutous South Asian rhythm. Vocalist, rapper, and producer, Raj Kumari, drops a certifiable anthem with a collaboration with some of the best cypers from India. 00:00 - Intro 01:38 - Snake Charmer - Raf-Sapera, Sukhwinder Shinda 06:30 - Oh Na Kuri Labdi - Sukhshinder Shinda, Jazzy B 11:14 - Purani Yaari - Jazzy B, Babbu Maan 15:36 - Palazzo - Kulwinder B1lla, Shivjot, Aman Hayer 18:40 - Palazzo2 - Kulwinder B1lla, Shivjot 22:03 - Branded Nakhra - Ninja, Sanaa 25:08 - Majhail Vs Malvain - Miss Pooja & Geeta Zaildar 27:46 - Barood Wargi - Simiran Kaur Dhadli & San B 31:36 - Umbrella - Diljit Dosanjh, Intense Music 34:44 - Insane - AP Dhillon, Shinda Kahlon, Gurinder Gill & Gminxr 38:08 - Thug Life - Jasmine Sandlas 42:37 - Mic Break 44:37 - Khamoshi - Ritviz, Karan Khanchan 47:30 - Rani Cypher - Raja Kumari, Dee MC, SIRI & Meba Ofilia 51:30 - Ginza 2.0 - morèno & Alf4zi's featuring Alo Wala and RiSk 54:44 - Chal Bombay - Divine 57:41 - Outro 58:01 - End "
"Legendary producer Tru-Skool never disappoints, proven by his new track for Karan Aujla. Also, a dancehall inflected mini set precedes tracks by Garry Sandhu and DJ Rekha's contender for best song of the year by Jasmine Sandlas. The beyond set is a grab bag from Manara, Ayesha and new discover, Jordan based artist Amjad Shahrour. 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - Chu Gon Do? - Karan Aujla, Tru-Skool 05:06 - Nashia Tho Dhoor - Ranjit Mani, Tru-Skool 09:05 - Pomp Pomp - JK, Tru-Skool 13:12 - Ik Tera - Maninder Buttar 15:49 - Alert Kudey - Garry Sandhu 19:15 - 8 Parche Remix - Baani Sandhu 23:01 - Umbrella - Diljit Dosanjh, Intense Music 26:09 - Fashion Di Definition - Dr. Zeus, Deep Jandu 29:35 - Good Luck - Garry Sandhu 33:05 - Thug Life - Jasmine Sandlas 37:35 - Mic Break 39:50 - Dhak Dhak x J Sweet (Live Blend) - Manara 44:48 - Liminality - Ayesha 49:12 - Thu Shara - Amjad Shahrour 57:44 - Outro 58:52 - Finish "
"It was time for a deep dive into game changer Jasmine Sandlas, with no shortage of bangers. We listen to the depth and range in her catalogue. The beyond set showcases proverbial b-sides and her tracks that were released as vinyl records including a track demonstrating what made her an underground sensation. 00:00 - Intro 01:49 - Laddu - Jasmine Sandlas, Garry Sandhu 05:56 - Punjabi Mutiyaran - Jasmine Sandlas 09:21 - Sip Sip - Jasmine Sandlas 12:59 - Illegal Weapon - Jasmine Sandlas, Garry Sandhu 16:43 - Bamb Jatt - Jasmine Sandlas, Amrit Maan 20:38 - Ik Main Kudi Punjabi - Jasmine Sandlas 23:55 - Panjeban - Jasmine Sandlas, Manni Sandhu 26:35 - Mithi Mithi - Jasmine Sandlas, Amrit Maan 33:09 - Nagnini - Jasmine Sandlas 36:23 - Thug Life - Jasmine Sandlas, Raaginder 40:57 - Mic Break 42:45 - Sawien Mein - Jasmine Sandlas, Divya Kumar 48:07 - Musafir - Jasmine Sandlas 52:27 - Royi Na - Jasmine Sandlas, Raaginder 58:16 - Outro 58:52 - Finish "
"Game changer Jasmine Sandlas does it again with a generically titled but entirely unique Punjabi song. With no shortage of bangers, her best is when her lyrics feel introspective and authentic. The beyond set highlights relatively mellower tracks from the pleasantly frenetic Daytimers compilation raising funds for Covid-19 relief in India. Thug Life - Jasmine Sandlas Illusion - Somatic feat. Tommy Khosla 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Thug Life - Jasmine Sandlas 05:55 - Charkha - Mitika Kanwar 07:47 - Pani Di Gal - Maninder Buttar, Asees Kaur 11:42 - Ik Tera - Maninder Buttar 14:19 - Track Suit - Nimrat Khaira, Diljit Dosanjh 17:33 - Chithiyaan - Karan Aujla 21:49 - Alert - Garry Sandu 24:23 - Doabey Wala - Kaur B, Garry Sandhu, DJ Goddess 27:50 - Global Jatt - Manwal & DJ Kam Kang, Bups Saggu 31:42 - Fashion Di Definition - Deep Jandu, Dr. Zeus 35:09 - Sadi Jind Jaan - Jaz Dhami, Aman Hayer 40:25 - Mic Break 42:56 - Illusion - Somatic feat. Tommy Khosla 48:32 - Agility - Dulha 52:45 - Say Shava Shava Bootleg - Manara 57:46 - Outro 58:44 - Finish "
"Summer classic by birthday boy Roack Killa with Bilal Saeed on a current dance floor jam in the Bhangra set. For the beyond segment, the range of Talal Qureshi is displayed via two very distinct tracks, plus a show favorite from Van City's Khanvict. Lethal Combination - Bilal Saeed, Roach Killa Constant Summer - Talal Qureshi, Natasha Noorani 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - Agg Att Koka Kehar - Baani Sandhu & Gurnam Bhullar 05:11 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira 08:24 - Palazzo 2 - Kulwinder Billa, Shivjot 11:49 - Purani Yaari - Jazzy B, Babbu Maan 16:12 - 8 Raflan - Mankirt Aulakh 18:05 - Teri Meri - Bups Saggu 21:20 - Majhail Vs Malvain - Miss Pooja, Geeta Zaildar 24:00 - Jinni Sohni - G. Sidhu, Urban King 26:13 - Kinna Chauna - Bally Sagoo, Vicky Marley, Madhvi Shrivastav 29:47 - Alert Kudey - Garry Sandu 33:13 - Lethal Combination - Bilal Saeed, Roach Killa 36:58 - Mic Break 39:14 - Constant Summer - Talal Qureshi, Natasha Noorani 43:06 - Hico - Talal Qureshi, Maanu 45:34 - Border Ctrl - 47Soul, Shadia Mansour & Fedzilla 49:44 - Closer - Khanvict 52:57 - Outro 53:27 - Finish "
"Classics, and a few newer tracks, make it into this set of songs that deserve to be played at high volume. In an open windowed car or in public spaces, these have to be pushed to the limits of local sound ordinances. The beyond set includes choice Bollywood tracks that fit the bill for this episode, including a classic track from Nucleya. 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - Amplifier - Imran Khan 05:03 - Phone - Mickey Singh 08:32 - Majhail Vs Malvain - Miss Pooja, Geeta Zaildar 11:20 - Illegal Weapon (Twinbeatz Mix) - Jasmine Sandlas, Garry Sandhu 15:21 - Gidda Bounce - Jags Klimaxx 18:29 - Nakre - Jay Sean, Rishi Rich 20:58 - Dance - F1rstman, Juggy D, H-Dhami 24:23 - Palazzo 2 - Kulwinder Billa, Shivjot 27:45 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira 31:01 - Mera Laung Gawacha - Bally Sagoo 38:22 - Mic Break 39:33 - Choro - Natasha Noorani 43:22 - Jungle - Raaginder, Rohan 46:35 - LOL - Payal Dev & Dev Negi 49:32 - Swag Ke Swagat - Neha Bhasin, Rabih Baroud, Brigitte Yaghi, Julius Packiam, Vishal, Shekhar 53:22 - Thandi Hawa - Ritviz 56:44 - Laung Gawacha - Nucleya 60:15 - Outro 60:36 - Finish "
"Bally Sagoo's Kinna Chauna, from his latest full-length release, gets a refix that changes the vibe of his 90's influenced track into a more contemporary tropical bass sound. Pakistan's Natasha Noorni invokes the spirit of Nazia Hassan in new pop number and summer ear worm. Kinna Chauna -Bally Sagoo, Vicky Marley, Madhvi Shrivastav Choro - Natasha Noorani 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - Agg Att Koka Kehar - Baani Sandhu & Gurnam Bhullar 05:12 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira 08:28 - 8 Raflan - Mankirt Aulakh 10:23 - Palazzo 2 - Kulwinder Billa, Shivjot 13:44 - Teri Meri - Bups Saggu 16:59 - Oye Oye - Jassi Gill, Simar Kaur, Dhanashree 19:46 - Insane - AP Dhillon, Shinda Kahlon, Gurinder Gill & Gminxr 23:10 - Majhail Vs Malvain - Miss Pooja, Geeta Zaildar 25:49 - Kinna Chauna - Bally Sagoo, Vicky Marley, Madhvi Shrivastav 29:25 - Jinni Sohni - G. Sidhu, Urban King 31:39 - Royi Na - Jasmine Sandlas, Raaginder 37:18 - Mic Break 40:03 - Choro - Natasha Noorani 43:54 - Profundo - Bomba Estereo 47:30 - Obeah Women - Nicodemus feat. Cole Williams 52:25 - Ostara - Bishi 59:16 - 3yan T3ban (Oddisee Remix) - Alsarah & The Nubatones 61:59 - Outro 62:12 - Finish "
"DJ Rekha digs through massive Jazzy B discography and selects their favorite tunes from the Prince of Bhangra’s trove of hits. Plus, Tibetan duo Anu, Talal Quereshi and more in the beyond segment. Naag - Jazzy B Fly - Anu 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - Naag - Jazzy B 06:51 - Jatt Kaym - Jazzy B 10:32 - Mitran De Boot - Jazzy B, Kaur B, Fateh 15:23 - Purani Yaari - Jazzy B, Babbu Maan 20:19 - Feem (Desi Mix) - Diamond Cut, Jazzy B 25:58 - Feem - Diamond Cut, Jazzy B 27:28 - Dil Luteya - Jazzy B, Apache Indian 34:56 - All Eyez on Me - Jazzy B, Roach Killa 39:23 - Mic Break 41:43 - Fly - Anu 46:03 - Paisa - Talal Quereshi feat. Hasan Raheem 49:44 - Scape No.2 - Anjali 52:35 - Mohabbat - Arooj Aftab 60:13 - Outro 60:30 - Finish "
"Jazzy B and Babbu Maan collaborate on what is sure to be a wedding reception, end of the night, drunken classic. The beyond segment features good vibe tunes from an array of genres including Swiss-Tamil star on the rise, Priya Ragu. Purani Yaari - Jazzy B, Babbu Maan Sahara - PedroDJDaddy feat. Produso, steff3beatz, Tahiel 00:00 - Intro 01:39 - Purani Yaari - Jazzy B, Babbu Maan 06:04 - Majhail Vs Malvain - Miss Pooja, Geeta Zaildar 08:52 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira 12:09 - Heartbeat - Nawab, Gurlez Akhtar 15:37 - Majhe Wale - Baani Sandhu 17:22 - 8 Raflan - Mankirt Aulakh 20:41 - Bagavat - Jasmine Sandlas 24:47 - Cyclone - Jaz Dhami, UpsideDown 27:57 - Jinni Sohni - G. Sidhu, Urban Kinng 30:12 - Mundeya Veh - Twin Beatz 33:34 - Din Raat - Garry Sandhu, DJ Dips, Roach Killa 38:24 - Mic Break 40:12 - Chicken Lemon Rice - Priya Ragu 42:44 - Liminility - Ayesha 47:07 - Sahara - PedroDJDaddy feat. Produso, steff3beatz, Tahiel 50:14 - Obeah Women - Nicodemus feat. Cole Williams 54:59 - Parallel Jalebi - Four Tet 58:52 - Outro 59:25 - Finish "
"Triple play from Jassi Gill, new senti tune from Jasmine Sandlas and Raaginder, and another spin of what the number one song of the year might be. Plus, DJ Rekha selects an array of Palestinian artists in the beyond segment in support of the occupied. Royi Na - Jasmine Sandlas, Raaginder Oye Hoye Hoye - Jassi Gill, Dhanashree 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Majhail Vs Malvain - Miss Pooja, Geeta Zaildar 04:02 - 8 Parche Remix - Baani Sandhu 07:17 - Oye Hoye Hoye - Jassi Gill, Dhanashree 10:05 - Laden - Jassi GIll 13:17 - Attt Kari - Jassi Gill 17:22 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira 20:28 - Palazzo 2 - Kulwinder Billa, Shivjot, Aman Hayer 23:59 - Teri Meri - Bups Saggu, DJ Harpz & Manwal 27:15 - Royi Na - Jasmine Sandlas, Raaginder 32:54 - Mic Break 34:43 - Mo Light - 47Soul 39:14 - Somos Sur - Shadia Mansour, Ana Tijoux 42:59 - Border Cntrl - Shadia Mansour, 47Soul 47:12 - Daughter of the desert - Rima Banna feat. Bugge Wesseltoft & Checkpoint 303 50:39 - I Don’t Have Freedom - DAM feat. Alaa’Azam & Anat Ig’barye 54:16 - Free World - Refugees of Rap feat. Rapolitics & PU 59:56 - Outro 60:11 - Finish "
"New track by Bhangra powerhouse Miss Pooja with Geeta Zaildar has a contemporary vibe, but DJ Rekha plays one of the favorites by the duo. The beyond segment features songs from Pakistan and its diaspora, including an Oscar nominated actor. Majhail Vs Malvain - Miss Pooja, Geeta Zaildar Paisa - Talal Qureshi, Hasan Raheem 00:00 - Intro 01:36 - Seeti - Miss Pooja, Geeta Zaildar 06:19 - Majhail Vs Malvain - Miss Pooja, Geeta Zaildar 09:07 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira 12:23 - 8 Raflaan - Mankirt Aulakh, Gurlez Akhtar 14:16 - Sau Putt - Gur Sidhu, Jassa Dhillon, Gurlez Akhtar 17:09 - Teri Meri - Bups Saggu, DJ Harpz & Manwal 20:37 - Kan Kar Gal Sun - Cloud 9 26:02 - Kurti - Jaz Dhami, Tigerstyle 28:37 - Mera Mascara - Bally Sagoo, Priti Menon 32:48 - Kaal Saal (Reggae Mix) - Jaz Dhami, Kioko 35:48 - Duniya - Bambi Bains 39:31 - Mic Break 42:32 - Paisa - Talal Qureshi, Hasan Raheem 46:12 - Humnawa - Ibrahim Omer Khan 49:40 - Daira-e-ufuq - Rutaba Yaqub feat. Shamsher Rana, Daud Ramay 53:52 - Mere Aur Hein Iraaday - Ali Sethi 57:14 - Sufi La - Swet Shop Boys 59:32 - Outro 60:11 - Finish "
"In anticipation of DJ Rekha's first outdoor show in front actual humans in a long time, they pick their likely selection of Punjabi tunes they want to road test. In the beyond segment, new tracks from Africa, the Caribbean as well as Columbia electro tropical royalty, Bomba Estéreo. Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira Deja - Bomba Estéreo 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira 05:02 - Palazzo 2 - Kulwinder Billa, Shivjot 08:25 - Heartbeat - Nawab, Gurlez Akhtar 11:55 - Majhe Wale - Baani Sandhu 15:05 - Jugni - Bups Saggu, Prabh Ubhi 18:26 - Gidda Bounce - Jags Klimax 21:33 - 8 Raflaan - Mankirt Aulakh, Gurlez Akhtar 23:26 - Jinni Sohni - G. Sidhu, Urban King 25:46 - Mudeya Ve - Twin Beatz 29:07 - 8 Parche Remix - Baani Sandhu 32:53 - Beparwaiyan Refix - Jaz Dhami feat. Dr. Zeus & Fateh 36:32 - Mic Break 39:25 - Deja - Bomba Estéreo 43:13 - Tabli Tabli - Fimber Bravo 47:39 - You Sold Me Dream - Jupiter & Okwess feat. Ana Tijoux 51:01 - El Ghaba - Innov Gnawa 58:53 - Outro 59:03 - Finish "
"Mankirt Aulakh teams up with Gurlez Akhtar, plus a lot of throwbacks sprinkled in the first segment. In the beyond set, we hear new tunes from Arooj Aftab, electronic musician Renu, and India’s Dee MC. 8 Raflaan - Mankirt Aulakh, Gurlez Akhtar Mohabbat - Arooj Aftab 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - Groundshaker - Aman Hayer 06:32 - Milli-1 - Raf-Saperra, DJ Frenzy 09:05 - Make Some Space - Manj Musik 11:44 - Apna Punjab - DJ Sanj 15:16 - Palazzo 2 - Kulwinder Billa, Shivjot 18:40 - Time Chakda - Nimrat Khaira 21:35 - 8 Raflaan - Mankirt Aulakh, Gurlez Akhtar 23:39 - Oye Hoye Hoye - Jassie Gill & Simar Kaur feat. Dhanashree 26:18 - Lamborghini - Khan Bhaini feat. Shipra Goyal 29:22 - Jinni Sohni - G. Sidhu, Urban King 31:44 - Ik Main Kuri - Jasmine Sandlas 35:00 - Diva Jaz Dhami, Sama Blake 37:31 - Din Raat - Garry Sandhu, Roach Killa 42:24 - Mic Break 44:56 - Mohabbat - Arooj Aftab 52:25 - Kamala’s Rises - Amritha Vaz 54:16 - Stutter Step - Renu 57:23 - Badhte Jaa - Dee Mc 59:28 - Outro 59:36 - Finish "
"Specialist and Tru-Skool have influenced many a bhangra producer, as evident in the DJ Frenzy’s track with Raf-Saperra. The beyond section features tracks for the compilation, Inquilab, which features music written, performed, composed and produced by South Asian women, trans, nonbinary and/or gender fluid sonic artists. From the Subcontinent to the diaspora across the globe, these artists span across genres and fields in the music industry: film scoring, spoken word, lo-fi, electronica, pop, vocals, carnatic fusion, jazz, hip-hop, R&B, sound design, EDM, etc. 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Milli-1 - Raf-Saperra & DJ Frenzy 08:25 - Pomp Pomp Tha Music - JK feat. Tru-Skool 12:36 - Jinni Sohni - G. Sidhu, Urban King 14:56 - Lamborghini - Khan Bhaini 18:02 - Sakhiyan Saheliyan_Bally Sagoo feat. Jyoti G 22:34 - Oye Hoye Hoye - Jassie Gill & Simar Kaur feat. Dhanashree 25:21 - Mago - Jasmine Sandlas 28:33 - Cyclone - UpsideDown feat. Jaz Dhami 31:34 - Duniya - Bambi Bains 35:26 - Mic Break 38:37 - Dew - Krithi 42:46 - Season of spring (churaliya remix) - Sanjeet 46:53 - Ostara - Bishi 53:52 - Brahmamokkate (Carnatic Fusion) - Deepti Busireddy 59:02 - Outro 59:12 - Finish "
"The spring harvest festival of Vaisakhi coincides with the release of this episode of the show, and DJ Rekha digs up an RDB and somewhat dark ode to the day. Bup Saggu drops a new song with DJ Harpz and Manwal. In the beyond segment, DJ Rekha, recalls Mona Haydar’s Hijabi, as support against the French government banning the head covering, plus a new one from Khanvict. Vaisakhi - Jasvir Dhanjal Teri Meri- Bups Saggu, DJ Harpz & Manwal 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Vaisakhi - Jasvir Dhanjal 06:37 - Kisaan Sun De - G. Sidhu feat. Urban Singh 09:01 - Sakhiyan Saheliyan_Bally Sagoo feat Jyoti G 13:34 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira 16:50 - Teri Meri - Bups Saggu, DJ Harpz & Manwal 20:14 - Palazzo 2 - Kulwinder Billa, Shivjot 23:36 - Majhe Wale - Baani Sandhu 26:50 - Mago - Jasmine Sandlas 30:00 - Duniya - Bambi Bains 32:57 - Naina - PropheC Mickey Singh & DJ Hark 36:38 - Mic Break 39:00 - Hijabi - Mona Haydar 42:15 - Closer - Khanvict 45:30 - Dancing Drums - Badmarsh and Shri 53:46 - Lokomotiv - Yung.Raj 57:00 - Melancholy - Kriti Rao 60:30 - Outro 60:42 - Finish "
"In a bhangra world driven by voluminous single releases, Bally Sagoo and G. Sidhu release well thought out full-length albums. Never afraid to switch up her style, Jasmine Sandlas drops a hip-hop hybrid, dropping bars and verses in English and Punjabi. Plus, Brooklyn producer Ayesha, and some Afghani infused beats in the beyond segment. Mago - Jasmine Sandlas Liminality - Ayesha 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira 04:42 - Palazzo 2 - Kulwinder Billa, Shivjot 08:06 - Majhe Wale - Baani Sandhu 11:15 - Barood Wargi - Simiran Kaur Dhadli & San B 15:05 - Track Suit - Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira 18:18 - Ik Gera - Guru Randhwawa 21:18 - Mago - Jasmine Sandlas 24:30 - Panjeba - Jasmine Sandlas 27:10 - Jinni Sohni - G. Sidhu feat. Urban King 29:25 - Tu Mainu Milja Ve - Bally Sagoo feat. Naaz Aulakh 34:38 - Tu Aaja Nachle - Bally Sagoo feat. Priti Menon 38:29 - Mic Break 41:28 - Liminality - Ayesha 45:58 - Yak Sher - Farhot 49:17 - Summertime - Satya 52:39 - Live and Learn - Zeb 57:22 - Outro 58:06 - Finish "
"Kulwinder Billa returns with a sequel to his hit Palazzo, cleverly named Palazzo 2. Jaz Dhami drops a new collab with urban desi crooner Sama Blake. The beyond segment revisits a song from Riz Ahmed’s breakup album, in celebration of his Oscar nomination. Palazzo 2 - Kulwinder Billa, Shivjot Diva - Jaz Dhami, Sama Blake 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Palazzo 2 - Kulwinder Billa, Shivjot 04:45 - Palazzo - Kulwinder Billa 07:48 - Time Table - Kulwinder Billa 12:19 - Hearbeat - Nawab feat. Gurlez Akhtar 15:49 - Gulabi Rang - Nimrat Khaira 18:47 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira 22:03 - Milli-1 - Raf-Saperra & DJ Frenzy 25:06 - 17 Dmnd Gbru - Tigerstyle, Srbjt Ldh 29:08 - Ik Main Kuri Punjabi - Jasmine Sandlas, Intense Music 32:23 - Phone - Mickey Singh, UpsideDown 35:54 - Oye Hoye Hoye - Jassie Gill & Simar Kaur feat. Dhanashree 38:42 - Diva - Jaz Dhami, Sama Blake 41:15 - Mic Break 43:52 - Lokomotif - Yung.Raj 47:04 - Homelands - Nitin Sawhney 52:05 - LSD - Talal Quereshi, Shamsher Rana 55:52 - Any Day - Riz Ahmed, Jay Sean 58:39 - Outro 59:31 - Finish "
"Jassie Gill drops a much teased playful vowel laden tune with Simar Kaur. The beyond segment includes tracks from the Vancouver based Snakes and Ladders label and their latest release by Protokhal, plus other selections from a Desi infused dance label. Oye Hoye Hoye - Jassie Gill & Simar Kaur feat. Dhanashree Tulsi Dance - Protokhal 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Oye Hoye Hoye - Jassie Gill & Simar Kaur feat. Dhanashree 04:13 - Lamborghini - Khan Bhaini feat. Shipra Goyal 07:19 - Sau Putt - Gur Sidhu & Jassa Dhillon, Gurlej Akhtar 10:12 - Dmnd Gbru - Tigerstyle, Srbjt Ldh 14:13 - Doabey Wala - Garry Sandhu & Kaur B, DJ Goddess feat. DJ Goddess 17:45 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira 20:56 - Tejee Week - Jordan Sandhu 24:07 - Majhe Wale - Baani Sandhu 27:13 - Kinna Sona - Bally Sagoo, Vicky Marley 32:40 - Duniya - Bambi Bains 36:23 - Mic Break 38:45 - Tulsi Dance - Protokhal 41:57 - Band Da Bass - Protokhal 46:04 - Bubble Bobble - Desi Sub Culture 49:24 - Butterflies - Raaginder, Khanvict 52:52 - Echoes - Raaginder 55:20 - Tera - Navdeep 58:14 - Outro 58:24 - Finish "
"Amrit Maan latest duet with Nimrat Khaira rivals the impact of his earlier monster song with Jasmine Sandlas, Bamb Jatt. Speaking of Jatts, Bups Saggu provides beats for DJ Kam Kang and Manwal with his lasted joint. In the beyond segment, DJ Rekha shares some selections from their programming for New York’s Sona Restaurant slated to open later this month. Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira Scape No.2 - Anjali 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan, Nimrat Khaira 04:24 - Bamb Jatt - Amrit Maan, Jasmine Sandlas 08:18 - Dmnd Gbru - Tigerstyle, Srbjt Ldh 12:20 - Whiskey - Diljit Dosanjh 15:42 - Majhe Wale - Baani Sandhu 18:52 - Barood Wargi - Simiran Kaur Dhadli & San B 22:30 - Bhangra Jawan Ho Gaya - Bally Sagoo 25:53 - Global Jatt - Manwal, DJ Kam Kang, Bups Saggu 29:36 - Bambiha Bole - Sidhu Moosewala, Amrit Maan 34:26 - Maula - PropheC, Sardool Sikander 37:55 - Mic Break 40:49 - Scape No.2 - Anjali 43:42 - Mere Aur Hai Iraaday - Ali 47:04 - Liggi - Ritviz 50:04 - Chal Bombay - Divine 53:02 - Kese Kese (Remix) - Cheb I Sabbah, Bally Sagoo 59:30 - Outro 59:56 - Finish "
"Bally Sagoo revisits his tried and true themes from his folkier repertoire of bhangra songs, with a new single from his forthcoming album. Brooklyn based Ayesha gently infuses South Asian sounds in her release from last fall, the second of her’s during the pandemic. Plus, a new tune from ciphers Chee Malabar and Prabh Deep. Bhangra Jawan Ho Gaya - Bally Sagoo Time Chakda - Nimrat Khaira 00:00 - Intro 01:44 - Bhangra Jawan Ho Gaya - Bally Sagoo 04:59 - Billo Ni Tera Dil Mangda - Satveer Dillion, Bally Sagoo 14:35 - Mundeyo Aaagee Oye - Bally Sagoo 20:10 - Heartbeat - Nawab, Gurlez Akhtar 23:40 - Time Chakda - Nimrat Khaira 26:36 - Barood Wargi - Simiran Kaur Dhadli & San B 30:06 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira 33:32 - Majhe Wale - Baani Sandhu 36:24 - Kisan - Coolie 40:17 - Charka - Mitika Kanwar 42:11 - Mic Break 44:32 - Liminality - Ayesha 48:58 - Icarus - Chee Malabar 51:14 - Abadabad 9 - Chee Malabar 54:27 - Badur - Prabh Deep 58:44 - Outro 59:19 - FInish "
"DJ Rekha reflects on the untimely passing of Punjabi legend Sardool Sikander. A new track dropped from Jaz Dhami’s collaboration with UK Grime artists to keep attention on Indian Farmers protest, plus an exciting song about a universal dish. Mitran Nu Maar Gaya - Sardool Sikander Chicken Lemon Rice - Priya Ragu 00:00 - Intro 02:20 - Mitran Nu Mar Gaya - Sardool Sikander 07:59 - Aao Nachiye - Sangeet Band 14:03 - Apna Sangeet vs Apna Sangeet - Apna Sangeet 18:12 - Track Suit - Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira 21:27 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira 24:43 - Rights - Bups Saggu, Prabh Ubhi & Nave Suave 28:48 - Kisan - Coolie, Jaz Dhami, JAY1, Temz, Tana, J Fado & Hargo 32:24 - Kisaan Sun De - G. Sidhu, Urban Singh 34:57 - Maula - PropheC, Sardool Sikander 38:28 - Mic Break 40:44 - Far Away - Reggae Rajahs 45:06 - Kinna Chauna (Hip-Hop Mix) - Bally Saggo, Lucci Damus, Vicky Marley 49:04 - Raavan - Rolex Rasathy, Navz-47 52:17 - Kerala - Caj Flow 55:12 - Chicken Lemon Rice - Priya Ragu 57:45 - Outro 58:25 - Finish "
"Amrit Maan teams up with Nimrit Khaira on a Desi Crew produced bhangra powerhouse, plus some Jatti jams. In the beyond segment, Sonny Singh and a pandemic collaboration from Cambridge, MA, New York and New Mexico. Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira Engaged Jatti - Kaur B 00:00 - Intro 01:38 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira 04:54 - 8 Parche - Baani Sandhu 08:22 - Nachdi - Sukhbir feat. Arjun 11:07 - Charka - Jaz Dhami, Mitika Kanwar 14:30 - Majhail - AP Dhillon, Gurinder Gill & Manni Sandhu 17:16 - Barood Wargi - Simiran Kaur Dhadli & San B 21:06 - Patake - Sunanda Sharma 24:32 - Engaged Jatti - Kaur B 28:15 - Kan Kar Gal Sun - Cloud 9 feat. Balwinder Matewaria & Sudesh Kumari 33:42 - Jatti - Panjabi MC 38:32 - Mic Break 40:46 - Chardi Kala - Sonny Singh 44:17 - Safar - Khanvict feat. Raaginder 47:42 - Obeah Woman (Main Mix) - Nickodemus feat. Cole Williams 52:34 - Ocean Bed - Darlingside 56:32 - Tumi Ji Amar - Chaand Sequence 60:16 - Outro 61:23 - Finish "
"With the farmers protest gaining international attention, G. Sidhu’s Kisaan Sun De, is still in heavy rotation. Plus, a seemingly randomized selection of tunes with a high percent of Kaur B in the Bhangra segment and in the beyond set Ali Sethi, Talal Quereshi and more. Paisa - Talal Qureshi, Hasan Raheem 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Kisaan Sun De - G.Sidhu feat. Urban Singh 03:47 - Phulkari - Baani Sandhu feat. Dilpreet Dhillon 06:37 - Wonderland - Dr. Zeus, Zora, Randhawa 09:37 - Doabey Wala - Garry Sandhu, Kaur B feat. DJ Goddess 13:09 - Tharti Hildi - Amar Hayer 18:10 - Like U - Kaur B feat. Hunterz 21:24 - Kinna Chauna - Bally Sagoo, Vicky Marley 26:24 - Nagini - Jasmine Sandlas 29:52 - RiRi - Diljit Dosanjh, Intense 32:03 - Teri Gali - Barbie Maan 35:33 - Khiyaal - Twin Beatz 38:26 - Mic Break 40:27 - Paisa - Talal Qureshi, Hasan Raheem 44:08 - Mere Aur Hein Iraaday - Ali Sethi 47:29 - Kuthu Fire - Vidya Vox 50:51 - My Jam - Sez on the Beat 54:12 - Differences [Alt Mix] - Nitin Sawhney feat. Abi Sampa & Rushil 57:31 - Outro 58:08 - Finish "
"Anointed Godfather of Bhangra, Bally Sagoo, returns with his signature 1990s low-end heavy sonics with a new track from an untitled forthcoming album. DJ Rekha dives into his catalogue from its 30 plus year career. Diljit Dosanjh and Intense release a record breaking quick response to Rihanna’s tweet, shining light on the farmers protest in India. Kinna Chauna - Bally Sagoo, Vicky Marley Tera - Navdeep 00:00 - Intro 01:31 - Kinna Chauna - Bally Sagoo, Vicky Marley 06:50 - Nakhro de Nakhre - Bally Sagoo, Shaan 12:32 - Mundeyo Aagee Oye - Bally Sagoo, Bhupinder Babbal 18:04 - Whisky Di Botal Vargi - Bally Sagoo, Ladi Dhaliwal & Jarnail Jelly 23:30 - Peg Peg - Bally Sagoo, Kashmira Qadir & Sunita Bhatti 27:58 - Star Megamix - Bally Sagoo, Malkit Singh 37:29 - Saiyo Nee Mera Dil - Bally Sagoo, Irene Parveen 43:29 - RiRi - Diljit Dosanjh, Intense Music 45:41 - Mic Break 48:17 - Punjabian Di Hogi (The Cooler Remix) - Bally Sagoo, Navdeep 56:18 - Tera - Navdeep 59:30 - Outro 59:58 - Finish "
"G. Sidhu kicks off the Bhangra segment with his song for Punjabi farmers, prompting a throwback from DJ Sanj celebrating the land of five rivers. In the beyond segment, Sweat Shop Boys, Ritviz, Reggae Rajahs and more. Kisaan Sun De - G.Sidhu feat. Urban Singh Liggi - Ritviz 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Kisaan Sun De - G.Sidhu feat. Urban Singh 03:52 - Punjabi Panga - DJ Rags feat. Nirmal Sidhu, Nav Sidhu, K-Singh 07:11 - Apna Punjab - DJ Sanj 10:43 - Time Charkda - Nimrat Khaira 13:39 - Teri Gali - Barbie Maan 17:09 - Majhail - AP Dhillon, Gurinder Gill & Manni Sandhu 20:00 - Lamborghini - Khan Bhaini feat. Shipra Goyal 23:04 - Charka - Jaz Dhami, Mitika Kanwar 26:26 - Dmnd Gbru - Tigerstyle, Srbjt Ldh 30:09 - Nagini - Jasmine Sandlas 32:21 - Rab Jinna - Bups Saggu, Hargun Kaur 36:30 - Mic Break 38:01 - Liggi - Ritviz 41:01 - Kerala - Caj Flow 43:57 - Sufi La - Swet Shop Boys 46:15 - Dubstep Halal - Zeb 50:50 - Koi Bol Ram - Sonny Singh 54:00 - Far Away - Reggae Rajahs 58:24 - Outro 58:40 - Finish "
"Scottish powerhouse Tigerstyle dropped a solid tune with an even more solid remix by US producer Navdeep. No assistance needed in the beyond segment with Sire, Divine, and from Pakistan emerging R&B-er, Hasan Raheem. Dmnd Gabru - Tigerstyle, Srbjt Ldh Paisa - Talal Qureshi, Hasan Raheem 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Dmnd Gabru - Tigerstyle, Srbjt Ldh 05:22 - American Jugni - Tigerstyle, Bikram Singh 08:33 - Whiskey - Diljit Dosanjh 11:55 - Gulabi Ranj - Nimrat Khaira 14:52 - Punjabi Bolda - Ranjit Bawa 20:00 - Bell Bottoms - Baani Sandhu 23:50 - Charka - Jaz Dhami, Mitika Kanwar 27:12 - Dmnd Gbru (Navdeep Remix) - Tigerstyle, Srbjt Ldh, 30:09 - Panjeba - Jasmine Sandlas, Manni Sandhu 32:50 - Khiyasl - Twinbeatz 35:42 - Rab Jinna - Bups Saggu, Hargun Kaur 39:52 - Mic Break 42:14 - My Jam - Siri, Sez on the Beat 45:32 - Mirchi - Divine, MC Altaf, Stylo G, Phenom 48:44 - Roshini - Ritviz, Seedhe Maut & Sickflip 51:35 - Karma - Riz Ahmed 53:07 - Paisa - Talal Qureshi, Hasan Raheem 58:20 - Outro 58:41 - Finish "
"DJ Rekha revisits their mix tape capturing hits from the mid 2000s from producers Panjabi MC, Dr. Zeus and DJ Sanj. Plus, a new track from Twinbeatz and a classic collaboration from Bally Sagoo and Qawali Master Nustrat Fateh Ali Khan. Snake Charmer - Panjabi MC Jewel - Bally Sagoo, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Basement Bhangra Anthem - DJ Rekha feat. Sunil Sehgal, Bikram Singh, Wyclef Jean 05:58 - Fakir - Sunil Sehgal, Papi Gill 09:20 - Snake Charmer - Panjabi MC 13:04 - Aaja Nachiye Boliyan Paiye - Tigerstyle, Gunjan 17:00 - Teri Sadi - Amar Arshi 20:39 - Teri Toor - Subs, Apache Indian 24:38 - Panj Bindiyaan - Ominous DJs 28:48 - Boli Panieh - Soni Pabla, DJ Sanj 32:08 - Tin Cheeza - Dr. Zeus, Ominous DJs 37:37 - Khyiyal - Twinbeatz 40:30 - Mic Break 42:57 - Indian Summer - Jai Wolf 47:00 - This Charmp - Ami Dang 50:02 - Sahara - PedroDJDaddy feat. Produso, Steff3beatz, Tahiel 53:05 - Jewel - Bally Sagoo, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan 57:02 - Outro 57:40 - Finish "
"Diljit Dosanjh support of the farmers movement deserves a dedicated Bhangra set with some of DJ Rekha’s favorites from his repertoire. Plus, new tunes from Talal Quereshi, Asian Dub Foundation, and a revisit of a poignant track from Riz Ahmed. Jatt Fire Karda - Diljit Dosanjh LSD - Talal Qureshi, Shamsher Rana 00:00 - Intro 01:44 - Bachaa - Diljit Dosanjh 04:51 - Kharku - Diljit Dosanjh 08:34 - Shoulder - Diljit Dosanjh 11:12 - Jatt Fire Karda - Diljit Dosanjh 13:39 - Veer Vaar - Diljit Dosanjh 15:56 - 5 Taara - Diljit Dosanjh 18:51 - El Sueño - Diljit Dosanjh, Tru-Skool 23:36 - Big Scene - Diljit Dosanjh 26:02 - Proper Patola - Diljit Dosanjh, Badshah 28:29 - This Singh is So Stylish - Diljit Dosanjh 34:51 - Ki Banu Duniya Da - Diljit Dosanjh, Gurdas Mann 41:51 - Mic Break 44:22 - LSD - Talal Qureshi, Shamsher Rana 48:02 - Aag - Talal Quereshi, Naseebo Lal 51:41 - Coming Over Here - Asian Dub Foundation 54:50 - Once Kings - Riz Ahmed 58:30 - Outro 59:17 - Finish "
"Part two of the 2020 round up is very Diljit Dosanjh and Nimrat Khaira forward, with some almost forgotten tunes from earlier in the year. The beyond section revisits stand out tracks from the Krunk Kollective crew, new comers Rashmeet Kaur, Ayesha, and more. Kassor - Jaz Dhami, Naseebo Lal Musafir - Rashmeet Kaur 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - Bell Bottom - Baani Sandhu feat. Gur Sidhu, Mankirt Aulakh 05:08 - Gulabi Rang - Nimrat Khaira 08:07 - Time Chakda - Nimrat Khaira 11:04 - Red Eyes - Karan Aujla feat. Gurlej Akhtar 13:46 - Track Suit - Nimrat Khaira, Diljit Dosanjh 16:58 - Whiskey - Diljit Dosanjh 23:19 - Kasoor - Jaz Dhami, Naseebo Lal 26:18 - Kera Pind De - Panjabi MC 30:57 - Peed - Diljit Dosanjh 35:17 - Mic Break 37:57 - Lokomotif - Yung.Raj 41:09 - Carthartic Scream - Ayesha 44:38 - Genda Phool - Payal Dev, Badshah 47:21 - Andolan - Shoals, Naqaab 50:54 - Hindustani Rascal - MALFNKTION 53:28 - Musafir - Rashmeet Kaur 56:56 - Outro 57:29 - Finish "
"Part one of some unranked selections of this years best Punjabi songs, including 2 remixes and tracks with the sister Sandlas. The Beyond roundup includes favorite Ritviz and Brooklyn based Samaa, ShiShi and Krithi. 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Charka - Jaz Dhami, Mitika Kanwar 04:51 - Botal Vargi - Rosleen Sandlas 07:52 - Nakhye - Jay Sean, Rishi Rich 10:20 - Mundy Ve - Twin Beatz 13:43 - Surma Surma - Jay Sean, Guru Randhawa 17:12 - Rough Look - Gurlez Akhtar, Gagan Kokri 20:38 - Ik Main Kudi Punjabi - Jasmine Sandlas 23:54 - Panjaban (Remix) - Panjabi MC 27:29 - Giddha Bounc - Jags Klimaxx 30:36 - 8 Parche (Remix) - Baani Sandhu 34:24 - Jugni, Prabh Ubhi, Bups Sagu 37:43 - Bambiha Bole - Moose Sidhu Wala, Amrit Maan 42:40 - Mic Break 45:34 - Raahi - Ritviz 49:18 - Lokomitif - Yung.Raj 52:51 - Conmigo - Samaa & ShiShi 55:53 - Aiyo Saar - Krithi 58:51 - Outro 59:16 - Finish "
"Scottish brothers, Tigerstyle, take a break from adding flavor to Bollywood tracks to drop a proper Punjabi tune. The songs from the farmer uprising keep coming, plus Brooklyn based Krithi Rao drops another album with tracks melding Carnatic elements and electronic beats in the beyond segment. Gulabi Rang - Nimrat Khaira Zor - Delhi Sultanate, Ahmer 00:00 - Intro 01:31 - Gulabi Rang - Nimrat Khaira 04:30 - Phulkari - Baani Sandhu 07:15 - Chithiyaan - Karan Aujla 10:32 - Bell Bottom - Baani Sandhu feat. Gur Sidhu, Mankirt Aulakh 14:25 - 25 Ghante - Dilpreet Dhillon 17:49 - Dmnd Gabru - Tigerstyle, Srbjt Ldh 21:49 - Retro Rarri - Bambi Bains 25:04 - Vekhi Vekhi - JSL Singh, Kaur B 28:32 - Ik Jindree (Remix) - Bikram Singh, Ismeet Narula 33:14 - Haq - Harbajan Mann 36:12 - Kisaan Sun De - G. Sidhu 38:42 - Delhi Tere Haarne Di - Gurj Sidhu 41:52 - Mic Break 44:15 - Zor - Delhi Sultanate, Ahmer 47:36 - Frontline - Asian Dub Foundation, Ana Tijoux 51:13 - Solace - Krithi Rao 56:26 - Raahi - Ritviz 59:18 - Outro 59:31 - Finish "
"As the farmers struggle continues in India, a slew of tracks have been released. Not all are worth listening to, but DJ Rekha selects some favorites. Plus, Desi Frenzy, famous for bhangra mash-ups, releases a beautiful track with Jaz Dhami. 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - Kisan Su Da - G. Sidhu 04:17 - Kisan Anthem - Mankirt Aulakh, Nishawn Bhullar 11:28 - Punjab Naal Pangeh - Ashok Prince 14:49 - Year Chandigarh Wailye - Ranjit Bawa 17:52 - Tankha - Ranjit Bawa 20:47 - Gulabi Rang - Nimrat Khaira 23:45 - 25 Ghante - Dilpreet Dhillon 27:08 - Bell Bottom - Baani Sandhu feat. Gur Sidhu, Mankirt Aulakh 31:01 - Retro Rarri - Bambi Bains 34:15 - Ik Main Kuri - Jasmine Sandlas 37:31 - Nagini - Jasmine Sandlas 40:23 - Bomb Bae (Desi Frenzy Remix) - Jaz Dhami, DJ Frenzy 43:54 - Mic Break 46:01 - Keep Moving - Tureya Tureya Ja feat. Jaz Dhami & G.S.Nawepindiya, DJ Frenzy 54:04 - Yeh Nahin - Kiran Ahluwalia 59:34 - Outro 59:56 - Finish "
"In support of Punjabi farmers in India, DJ Rekha set puts together songs about the bread basket of India, including New York based Deep Matta. The beyond segment includes a deeper explanation of these issues and a dose of optimism from Apache Indian’s new album. Meh Punjabi Boli Ah - Jaz Dhami Dharti De Putt - Deep Matta 00:00 - Intro 02:10 - Apna Punjab - DJ Sanj 05:41 - Apna Punjab - Gurdas Maan 12:13 - Meh Punjabi Boli Ah - Jaz Dhami 16:39 - Rangla Punjab - Sarbjit Cheema 20:45 - Mera Punjab - Golden Star 25:59 - Virsa - Malkit Singh 31:11 - GT Road - Kuldip Manak 35:37 - Yaaran da Truck - Bups Saggu 39:16 - Dharti De Putt - Deep Matta 43:40 - Mic Break 46:18 - Koi Bol Ram - Sonny Singh 49:28 - Elevation - Seti X 52:09 - Together As One - Apache Indian feat. Brad Turner, Jon Rogers & Gillian Jack 55:58 - Outro 56:55 - Finish "
"Panjabi MC album, The Raj, turns ten and yielded one of his unintended biggest tunes, as well as one that reflects the sounds of the 2010's. Plus, Divine, Delhi’s Reggae Rajahs, and an expert in dubanomics in the beyond segment. Big Day Party - Panjabi MC, Kuldeep Manak Gandhi Money - Divine 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Big Day Party - Panjabi MC, Kuldeep Manak 05:57 - Moorni - Panjabi MC 10:19 - Nach Di De - Panjabi MC 14:24 - Jatti - Panjabi MC 19:14 - Picha Na Chadi - Panjabi MC 22:59 - Tombi - Panjabi MC 27:28 - Standard - Panjabi MC 30:44 - Pind De Kuri - Panjabi MC 34:25 - Kuri Di Pind - Panjabi MC 39:05 - Dil De More - Panjabi MC 45:00 - Mic Break 47:37 - Gandhi Money - Divine 50:32 - Far Away - Reggae Rajahs 54:55 - Annihilation Of Dub - Dr. Das 59:45 - Outro 60:06 - Finish "
"DJ Rekha encourages all to stay home for Thanksgiving while dropping new tracks from Kaur B, and a potential new anthem from Bambi Bains. Plus, selects from Mumbai based label Krunk Collective in the beyond section. Vekhi Vekhi - JSL Singh, Kaur B Retro Rarri - Bambi Bains 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Vekhi Vekhi - JSL Singh, Kaur B 04:57 - Kurti - Bups Saggu 08:20 - Ghaint Jeha Munda - Ishmeet Narula 11:44 - Ik Jindree (Remix) - Bikram Singh & Ishmeet Narula 16:29 - Retro Rarri - Bambi Bains 19:42 - Nakhre (Desi Mix) - Jay Sean, DJ Vix 22:39 - Glassy Riddim - Raf Saperra 26:42 - 25 Ghante - Dilpreet Dhillon 30:06 - White Gold - Gurlez Akhtar, Nawab 33:33 - Phulkar - Baani Sandhu feat. Dilpreet Dhillon 36:20 - Time Chakda - Nimrat Khaira 39:15 - Peed - Diljit Dosanjh 43:35 - Mic Break 47:15 - Lokomotif - Yung.Raj 50:28 - Dholaksuke - Daisuke Tanabe 54:40 - Dis is da - Anonyms feat. Azamaan Hoyvoy 58:54 - Outro 59:41 - Finish "
"Apache Indian digs into his musical beginnings with a new collaboration with Hunterz. DJ Vix gives the first Desi song by crooner Jay Sean more Desi treatment, plus selections from the Chalo compilation in the beyond segment. 00:00 - Intro 01:41 - Nakhre (Desi Mix) - Jay Sean, DJ Vix 04:38 - Sharaab Nail Rajiya - Bups Saggu, Aman Dhaliwal & Prabh Ubhi 08:10 - Thuder Drums - The Dhol Foundation 11:35 - Dil Vich - Swami 14:38 - 25 Ghante - Dilpreet Dhillon 18:01 - Kurti - Bups Saggu 21:25 - Phulkar - Baani Sandhu feat. Dilpreet Dhillon 24:13 - Time Chakda - Nimrat Khaira 27:08 - Dil Luteya - Jazzy B, Apache Indian 31:24 - All Eyes On Me - Jazzy B, Roach Killa 35:55 - Trip to Jamaica - Apache Indian, Hunterz 39:11 - Mic Break 43:10 - Tabla GQOM - Ahadadream 47:08 - Come Closer - MadStarBase 50:14 - Exemption Hum - Kapil Seshasayee 53:15 - Akbar - Mugal-E-Funk 56:33 - Outro 57:14 - Finish "
"Tumbi, violins and sitars populate this weeks selections with some bhangra classics. Plus, a rare live performance by Malkit Singh and new material from Raaginder. Boys Boliyan - Safri Boys Akh Mastani - Tigerstyle 00:00 - Intro 01:44 - Boys Boliyan - Safri Boys 08:27 - Moorni - Panjabi MC 12:50 - Nach Di Di - Panjabi MC 16:58 - Akh Mastani - Tigerstyle 20:20 - Nachna Nai Onda - G-Folk, Ashok Gill 24:36 - Challa - Swami 29:40 - Tumbi On The Beat - DJ Sanj 33:05 - Gur Nal Ishq (Live @ BTRToday Live Studio) - Malkit Singh 38:40 - Mic Break 40:37 - Jungle - Raaginder, feat. Sodhivine 43:53 - Mokshamu (Heavenly Reach) - V.S. Narasimhan 50:14 - A Strange Community - Ami Dang 53:44 - Stinging Sitars X9 - Anjali 58:29 - Outro 58:57 - Finish "
"Pav Dharia finally makes the Bollywood leap, but on her show today DJ Rekha programs the original version of the Australian producer. Plus, a double shot of songs comparing women to whiskey, and a very personal Riz Ahmed track. Funk - Pav Dharia Karma - Riz Ahmed 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - Time Chakda - Nimrat Khaira 04:29 - Panjeban - Shivjot, Gurlez Akhtar 07:47 - Whiskey - Diljit Dosanjh 11:12 - Whiskey Di Botal Vargi - Bally Sagoo 16:33 - Dil Vich - Swami 19:37 - Kurti - Bups Saggu 23:02 - Nakhre - Jay Sean, Rishi Rich 25:32 - Funk - Pav Dharia 28:43 - Charka - Jaz Dhami, Mitika Kanwar 32:05 - Proud to Be Desi - Khan Bhaini,Fateh 35:39 - Kasoor - Jaz Dhami, Naseebo Lal 38:40 - Mic Break 41:02 - Can’t Pay Won’t Pay - Asian Dub Foundation 43:52 - Karma - Riz Ahmed 46:54 - Once Kings - Riz Ahmed 50:32 - Ae Ri Sakhi - kSaya, Pooja Gaitonde & Prasad Gaitond 54:34 - Ja Sha Tan - Fundamental 60:25 - Outro 60:41 - Finish "
"New tracks by Bups Saggu and Fateh, plus, in the beyond segment, DJ Rekha selects her favs from one of Bollywoods’ most iconic movies "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" - This year it celebrates its 25th Anniversary. 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - 8 Parche (Remix Version) - Baani Sandhu 04:58 - Sajna De Naal - Bups Saggu feat. Pappi Gill 08:04 - Cyclone - Jaz Dhami, Upside Down 11:14 - Botal Vargi - Rosleen Sandlas 14:16 - Surma Surma - Guru Randhawa 17:48 - Nakhre - Jay Sean 20:18 - Kurti - Bups Saggu 23:41 - Phulkar - Baani Sandhu feat. Dilpret Dhillion 26:27 - Tere Nakhre Ne - Deep Matta 30:03 - Inch - Dr. Zeus, Fate, Zora Randhawa 33:21 - Desi Cypher - Fateh feat. Straight Bank & Mafioso 36:45 - Mic Break 39:50 - Ghar Aaja Pardesi - Pamela Chopra, Manpreet Kaur, Chorus, Shahrukh Khan, Kajol 47:13 - Mere Khwabon Mein - Lata Mangeshkar, Shahrukh Khan, Kajol 51:26 - Tujhe Dekha To - Lata Mangeshkar, Kumar Sanu, Shahrukh Khan, Kajol 56:29 - Outro 57:03 - Finish "
"DJ Rekha shares the complete selections from the set at the South Asian Block Party for Biden/Harris, plus rap forward tracks with a calming end in the beyond segment. Dance - F1rstman, Mumzy Stranger, Juggy D & Raxstar Nalla Pilla - Sophia Akkara feat. Rolex Rasathy & Rebelle Perle 00:00 - Intro 01:37 - Dance - F1rstman, Mumzy Stranger, Juggy D & Raxstar 05:02 - Sajna De Naal - Bups Saggu feat. Pappi Gill 08:11 - Basement Bhangra Anthem - DJ Rekha, Bikram Singh, Sunil Sehgal 12:25 - Basement Bhangra Anthem(Federation Sounds Remix) - DJ Rekha, Bikram Singh, Sunil Sehgal 15:48 - Chok There - Apache Indian 20:00 - Boli Panieya - DJ Sanj 23:49 - Dance With You Diwali - Rishi Rich, Juggy D, Jay Sean 27:21 - Gidda Bounce - Jags Klimax 30:28 - Panjeban - Jasmine Sandlas, Manni Sandhu 33:10 - Pomp Pomp - JK, Tru-Skool 37:23 - Dekho Dekho - Badd Company, Mangal Singh, Ragga Sanjay 42:10 - Mic Break 43:44 - Apna Time Aayega (From "Gully Boy") - Ranveer Singh, Dub Sharma & DIVINE 45:37 - Nalla Pilla - Sophia Akkara feat. Rolex Rasathy & Rebelle Perle 48:50 - Identity - Pallavi 50:48 - Gunda Gold - Madras Cartel 53:58 - Dee-MC2 - Dee MC 55:40 - Kohinoor - Divine 58:28 - Sifar - Khanvict feat. Raaginder 61:15 - Outro 61:27 - Finish "
"Gurlez, Virk, Kaur B and some of todays top tracks, and classic bhangra vibes tunes that could explode Jamaican sound systems, plus mellow autumn sounds invoked in the beyond section. Panjeban - Shivjot, Gurlez Akhtar Track Suit - Diljit Dosanjh 00:00 - Intro 01:34 - Panjeban - Shivjot, Gurlez Akhtar 04:54 - Track Suit - Diljit Dosanjh 08:06 - Red Eyes - Karan Aujla, Gurlez Akhtar 10:49 - Pasand Jatt Di - Ammy Virk 14:00 - Jutti Kasur Di - Kaur B 17:12 - Charka - Jaz Dhami, Mitika Kanwar 20:34 - Nakhre - Jay Sean, Rishi Rich 26:28 - Shenaz Gill - Roach Killa 29:26 - Giddha Bounce - Jags Klimax 32:33 - Proud to Be Desi - Khan Bhaini, Fateh 36:09 - Kasoor - Jaz Dhami, Naseebo Lal 39:15 - Mic Break 41:24 - Beegi - Karyshma, Falu 44:55 - Home - Priya Darshani 50:15 - Disappear (Extended Mix) - Karsh Kale feat. Koremebi 55:50 - Every So Loney - Sheila Chandra 59:12 - Outro 59:46 - Finish "
"Jay Sean teams up with long time collaborator Rishi Rich for his first Punjabi sung track. Rishi Rich’s extensive catalog and distinct melding of RnB while dancing on bhangra accents provide some much need joy during these challenging times. The beyond segment includes artists participating in the blockbuster South Asian Block Party virtual event. Sohniye - Rishi Rich, Juggy D, Jay Sean Evergreen Cassette - Goldspot 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - Sohniye - Rishi Rich, Juggy D, Jay Sean 05:28 - Nahin Jeena (Remix) - Rishi Rich, Juggy D, Jay Sean 09:00 - Push It Up (Aaja Kurieh) (Bhangraton Version) - Rishi Rich feat. Jay Sean & Juggy D 12:09 - Dance with You Diwali - The Rishi Rich Project 15:02 - Freak - Rishi Rich, Juggy D, Jay Sean 18:38 - Gabru Nu - Diljit Dosanjh, Rishi Rich 21:16 - Dance - F1rstman, Mumzy Stranger & Raxstar, H-Dhami & Juggy D 24:44 - U-n-I (Mere Dil Vich Hum Tum) - Veronica Mehta & Juggy D, Rishi Rich 28:19 - Kise de Naal Pyar - Miss Pooja & Rishi Rich 33:04 - Nakhre - Jay Sean, Rishi Rich 35:34 - Mic Break 37:48 - Evergreen Cassette - Goldspot 41:24 - Young Indian (Marina Machine Moombahton Remix) - Madame Gandhi 44:55 - Raavanan (feat. Navz-47) - Rolex Rasathy 48:08 - Raahi - Ritviz 51:51 - Dee=MC2 - Dee MC 55:12 - Tamil Born Killa - Vidya Vox 58:06 - Outro 59:00 - Finish "
"DJ Rekha takes a deep dive, unearthing classic late 1980s and early 1990s bangers. The beyond spills over with a dancehall infused tune by a bhangra legend, and pays tribute to the multilingual legend S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. Mera Yaar Ne - XLNC Gidhian Di Raniye (Hip Hop Mix)-Bally Sagoo, AS Kang 00:00 - Intro 01:57 - Punjabi Munde Paun Bhangra - Premi 08:05 - Munde Kanna Vich Mundra Pake - Alaap 12:04 - Aaj Bhangra Paun Nu Jee Karda - Malkit Singh 17:33 - Mera Yaar Ne - XLNC 21:13 - O Tina O Tina - Premi 27:22 - Maar Charapa - Heera Group 32:25 - Nashe Diye Band Botale - DCS 36:39 - Return of Soho Road - Apna Sangeet 44:01 - Mic Break 46:34 - Gidhian Di Raniye (Hip Hop Mix) - Bally Sagoo, AS Kang 51:17 - Roop Suhana Lagta - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Juhi Chawla, Chiranjivi 55:55 - Mere Jeevan Saathi - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Anuradha Paudwal 60:53 - Outro 61:09 - Finish "
"This week a very on-brand tune from the self proclaimed prince of bhangra, Jazzy B. The beyond segment includes a collaboration with the mighty Asian Dub Foundation and Chillian-French hip-hop phenomena Ana Tijoux. Manak Diyan Kallian - Jazzy B Frontline Santiago - Asian Dub Foundation feat. Ana Tijoux 00:00 - Intro 01:44 - Peed - Diljit Dosanjh 06:04 - Charka - Jaz Dhami, Mitika Kanwar 09:36 - Track Suit - Diljit Dosanjh 12:39 - Jutti Kasur Di - Kaur B 15:51 - Hoor - Jigar 19:01 - Downtown - Guru Randhawa 22:21 - Bambiha Bole - Sidhu Moosewala & Amrit Maan 26:53 - 25 Ghante - Dilpret Dhillion, Gurlez Akhtar 30:19 - Manak Diyan Kallian - Jazzy B 34:22 - Proud to Be Desi - Khan Bhaini,Fateh 37:58 - Kapoor - Jaz Dhami, Naseebo Lal 40:58 - Mic Break 43:24 - Frontline Santiago - Asian Dub Foundation feat. Ana Tijoux 47:02 - BIG MAN - Captain Planet feat. Shungudzo 50:44 - Stereotype (DJ Rekha and Sharmaji Remix) - Samsaya 54:03 - Inspector Bamba Singh’s Lament - Cornershop feat. Amar 58:28 - Outro 59:08 - Finish "
"Kaur B has been killing it since her debut in 2013. Though her music is solid and standard fare, her standout track on Tigerstyle’s high tempo album Digi-Bang and her most recent duet with Diljit Dosanjh demonstrates she is no ordinary Kaur. The Beyond section traverses the globe with tracks from MALFKTION, Talal Qureshi, and a new from the Vancouver based label Snakes and Ladders. Mitran De Boot - Jazzy B, Kaur B, Dr. Zeus, Fateh Jutti Kasur Di - Kaur B 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - Dil Dhadke - Bloodline feat. Kaur B 05:22 - Mitran De Boot - Jazzy B, Kaur B, Dr. Zeus, Fateh 10:12 - Just Desi - Kaur B 13:28 - Lahore Da Paranda - Kaur B 16:51 - Teri Wait - Kaur B 20:24 - Doabey Wala - Garry Sandhu, Kaur B feat. DJ Goddess 23:57 - Jutti Kasur Di - Kaur B 27:09 - Patola - Diljit Dosanjh, Kaur B 30:38 - Zulfaan De Naag - Tigerstyle, Kaur B 34:54 - Mic Break 36:34 - Ganga Flute - Hark 40:30 - Dessert Dream - Khanvict 40:43 - Satchidananda: Journey through India - MALFKNTION 46:50 - Butterfly Wings - TJ Rehmi 52:28 - Flying Rickshaw - Talal Qureshi 56:30 - Outro 57:34 - Finish "
"Kicking off the Bhangra set with a classic ragamuffin tune from Bally Sagoo, DJ Rekha drops tracks from an array of producers who invoke the same vibe, plus Brooklyn based artist Krithi's debut on the show and a new track from Vancouver based Khanvict. G.T. Road - Bally Sagoo Aiyo Saar - Krithi 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - G.T. Road - Bally Sagoo 08:30 - Pomp Pomp Tha Music - Tru Skool, JK 12:40 - Giddha Bounce - Jags Klimax 15:48 - Chaidiyan Tareefan - Roach Killa 18:45 - Chok There - Apache Indian 23:06 - Illegal Weapon - Garry Sandhu, Jasmine Sandlas 26:51 - Ik Tera - Maninder Buttar 29:09 - Kai Saal Reggae Fix - Jaz Dhami, Kioko 32:09 - Yaaria - DJ Dips, Roach Killa, Badal Talwar 36:30 - Mic Break 37:43 - Aiyo Saar - Krithi 40:31 - A Strange Community - Ami Dang 43:59 - Purvayi (Bombay Dub Orchestra Remix) - Midival Punditz 51:02 - Rani - MALFNKTION 55:31 - Something Worth Protecting - Khanvict 59:04 - Outro 59:54 - Finish "
"Neha Kakkar and Parmish Varma team up for a late summer smash, plus the beyond segment takes a cinematic trippy turn with bollywood sampled electronic tunes. Also a classic underground track by once Swaraj Crew producer Juttla. Diamond Challa - Neha Kakkar, Parmish Verma Movie - Kay V. Singh 00:00 - Intro 01:44 - Charkha - Jaz Dhami feat. Mitika Kanwar 05:05 - Diamond Challa - Neha Kakar, Parmish Varma 08:33 - Lehanga - Jass Manak 11:57 - Ptola - Mickey Singh 14:44 - Ik Tera - Maninder Buttar 17:00 - Movie - Kay V. Singh 20:16 - Loaded - Ninja, Gurlej Akhtar 22:40 - Peed - Diljit Dosanjh 26:40 - Gupp Marda - Kulwinder Billa, Gurlej Akhtar 29:50 - Teri Gali - Barbie Maan 33:19 - Mic Break 36:36 - Dil Mera - Juttla 41:00 - Bombay Rhapsody - MALFKNTION feat. RaVam 45:15 - Blueberry Junction (Original Mix) - Nuphlo, Osmani Soundz 50:31 - Sampadan 25 (Todh Teri Dance Edit) - Kone Kone 56:14 - Outro 57:11 - Finish "