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Bhangra And Beyond

141 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 71 ratings

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 fast and slow, classic and new. The style of Bhangra -- which is a form of Punjabi folk music and dance coming from the region divided by India and Pakistan known as Punjab -- is contemporary and produced for a global dance floor. Rekha shares her deep knowledge and personal connections of many of the artists featured in this segment. After a break, the remaining 20 minutes provides the listener with a deep dive into the analogue and digital creations of a DJ who has spun numerous genres in venues across the globe. Featuring South Asian-leaning bass, this set sometimes finds itself showcasing everything from A Tribe Called Red (mistaken Indian identity intended) to Diasporic Rapper over folk music to dubstep renditions of Sub-Continental Tropical Bass.

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Episodes

It's Yours

July 27, 2021 11:50 - 1 hour

"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 M...

Charming

July 20, 2021 11:50 - 58 minutes

"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, ...

Staying Tru

July 13, 2021 11:50 - 58 minutes

"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 - Ma...

Just Jasmine

July 06, 2021 11:50 - 58 minutes

"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...

Live Your Life

June 29, 2021 11:50 - 58 minutes

"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:...

Constantly Summer

June 22, 2021 11:50 - 53 minutes

"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 - Kulwind...

Summer Jamz

June 15, 2021 11:50 - 36 seconds

"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 (T...

Halfway There

June 08, 2021 11:50 - 1 hour

"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 Rafl...

It's Jazzy

June 01, 2021 11:50 - 30 seconds

"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, Ap...

Old Friends

May 25, 2021 11:50 - 59 minutes

"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 - ...

More Light

May 18, 2021 11:50 - 11 seconds

"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 - ...

Miss Pooja, Before and After

May 11, 2021 11:50 - 11 seconds

"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 ...

Dream for Sale

May 04, 2021 11:50 - 59 minutes

"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 ...

Shake The Ground

April 27, 2021 11:50 - 59 minutes

"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 - Nim...

Inquilab

April 20, 2021 11:50 - 59 minutes

"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...

Va Va Vaisakhi

April 13, 2021 11:50 - 42 seconds

"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...

Not Single

April 06, 2021 11:50 - 58 minutes

"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 08:0...

Cool Down That Spring Fever

March 30, 2021 11:50 - 59 minutes

"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 Akh...

A Oye

March 23, 2021 11:50 - 58 minutes

"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 Si...

Amrit is the Maan

March 16, 2021 11:50 - 59 minutes

"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 J...

No Limits

March 09, 2021 11:50 - 59 minutes

"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 D...

Sardool Sadness

March 02, 2021 11:50 - 58 minutes

"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 Dosan...

Just Jatti

February 23, 2021 11:50 - 1 hour

"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...

Kaur Grab Bag

February 16, 2021 11:50 - 58 minutes

"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 - ...

Bally is Back

February 09, 2021 11:50 - 59 minutes

"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...

Wear 2 Masks

February 02, 2021 11:50 - 58 minutes

"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 Gal...

Tigerstyle 2 Ways

January 26, 2021 11:50 - 58 minutes

"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 - Ranji...

Bring it Back

January 19, 2021 11:50 - 57 minutes

"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 - A...

Dil for Diljit

January 12, 2021 11:50 - 59 minutes

"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 D...

2020 Best of Part Deux

January 05, 2021 11:50 - 57 minutes

"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...

2020 Roundup Part Uno

December 29, 2020 11:50 - 59 minutes

"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 Pu...

Traveler

December 22, 2020 11:50 - 59 minutes

"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 - Baan...

Kisan Courage

December 15, 2020 11:50 - 59 minutes

"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...

#StandWithPunjabiFarmers

December 08, 2020 11:50 - 56 minutes

"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 ...

PMC Then and Now-ish

December 01, 2020 11:50 - 6 seconds

"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...

Stay the F Home

November 24, 2020 11:50 - 59 minutes

"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...

Let’s Chalo

November 17, 2020 11:50 - 57 minutes

"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 ...

Strings Please

November 10, 2020 11:50 - 58 minutes

"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 @ BTRT...

Devil Be Gone

November 03, 2020 11:50 - 41 seconds

"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 -...

Big Hearted

October 27, 2020 11:50 - 57 minutes

"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 2...

Chop Of The Block

October 20, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour

"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 - Base...

Keep It Moving, Then Chill

October 13, 2020 11:50 - 59 minutes

"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 ...

Rishi Rich-ing

October 06, 2020 11:50 - 59 minutes

"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 - Nah...

Old School Is Still Cool

September 29, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour

"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 Ti...

It’s Going Downtown

September 22, 2020 11:50 - 59 minutes

"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 - Downt...

Klassic Kaur

September 15, 2020 11:50 - 57 minutes

"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 -...

Ragamuffining

September 08, 2020 11:50 - 59 minutes

"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 In...

Diamond Days

September 01, 2020 11:50 - 57 minutes

"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 Bu...

Lovely Sandwich

August 25, 2020 11:50 - 11 seconds

"The Bhangra set begins and ends with tracks from Diljit Dosanjh’s’ latest full length, album, humbly titled "The G.O.A.T." The beyond set features a new collaboration from New York based artist Madlovely and Rolex Rasathy, and a remix by Indian producer SuReal of Saade Maut’s. Peed - Diljit Dosanjh ginza - morèno feat. Alf4zi 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Track Suit - Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira 04:29 - Veham - Shehnaz Kaur Gill 06:39 - Taur Jatt Di - Kaur B 09:35 - Charkha - Jaz Dhami feat. Mi...

Changing Gears

August 18, 2020 11:50 - 18 seconds

"Dancehall vibes from Jags Klimax’s new track, plus DJ Rekha revisits a genre changing tune that does not get its due for changing the sonic landscape of Punjabi music. In the beyond segment, more from Ritviz. Giddha Bounce - Jags Klimax Raahi - Ritviz 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Giddha Bounce - Jags Klimax 04:17 - Chaidiyan Tareefan - Roach Killa 07:01 - Sorry - Diljit Dosanjh 09:18 - 3 Peg (Jay Dabhi Remix) - Sharry Maan 13:08 - 8 Parche (Remix) - Baani Sandhu feat. Gur Sindhu 16:23 - Rough Lo...