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Roots and Rhymes

24 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -

Hosted by UK-based veteran deejay Chunz alongside his co-host and microphone controller Makh, who both witnessed and were part of the 2000’s UK Bhangra revolution first-hand, this podcast explores how urban culture and music has shaped the incredible Brit-Asian pop-culture we’re experiencing today.


Our show plays host to iconic British Asian DJs, musicians, radio personalities, fashion designers, comedians and industry professionals. With them, we’ll discover their experiences with Punjabi and other urban music, and the role that they played in their personal, artistic and professional stories of their lives. We’ll look at our shared love for music and our shared appreciation for what it means to be the people we are, from the community we all come from.


Join us on our journey through the scene as we reminisce, promote and celebrate one of the most diverse and exciting cultural movements on the planet.


As a part of the brand-new season of the podcast, Roots & Rhymes have made a commitment to reach an initial target of £1000 which will be donated to #WeMakeEvents chosen charity Backup.


DONATE NOW - https://we-make-events.raisely.com/rootsandrhymes


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Episodes

010. AJD

June 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Register your interest in DesiBPM Now for your first 3 Months FREE - https://www.DesiBPM.com DONATE NOW - https://we-make-events.raisely.com/rootsandrhymes Join us on our journey through the scene as we reminisce, promote and celebrate one of the most diverse and exciting cultural movements on the planet. Roots and Rhymes is all about celebrating this new cultural wave - looking forward to where it will take us all next, but more importantly, looking back at the music and inspirations of ...

009. Jaz Dhami

May 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 140 MB

DONATE NOW - https://we-make-events.raisely.com/rootsandrhymes Chunz and Makh are back for a brand new season and they're joined by UK Punjabi Entertainer and singer, H-Dhami. We talk about his early aspirations of being a Dhol and Bhangra Dancer and how he's now following in his father's footsteps. Join us on our journey through the scene as we reminisce, promote and celebrate one of the most diverse and exciting cultural movements on the planet. Roots and Rhymes is all about celebrating...

008. Panjabi Hit Squad

April 21, 2021 13:47 - 1 hour - 117 MB

DONATE NOW - https://we-make-events.raisely.com/rootsandrhymes Chunz and Makh are back for a brand new season and they're joined by UK Punjabi Entertainer and singer, H-Dhami. We talk about his early aspirations of being a Dhol and Bhangra Dancer and how he's now following in his father's footsteps. Join us on our journey through the scene as we reminisce, promote and celebrate one of the most diverse and exciting cultural movements on the planet. Roots and Rhymes is all about celebrating...

007. Sukki Menon

March 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

DONATE NOW - https://we-make-events.raisely.com/rootsandrhymes Chunz and Makh are back for a brand new season and they're joined by UK Punjabi Entertainer and singer, H-Dhami. We talk about his early aspirations of being a Dhol and Bhangra Dancer and how he's now following in his father's footsteps. Join us on our journey through the scene as we reminisce, promote and celebrate one of the most diverse and exciting cultural movements on the planet. Roots and Rhymes is all about celebrating...

006. Nihal Arthanayake

March 10, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.2 MB

DONATE NOW - https://we-make-events.raisely.com/rootsandrhymes Chunz and Makh are back for a brand new season and they're joined by UK Punjabi Entertainer and singer, H-Dhami. We talk about his early aspirations of being a Dhol and Bhangra Dancer and how he's now following in his father's footsteps. Join us on our journey through the scene as we reminisce, promote and celebrate one of the most diverse and exciting cultural movements on the planet. Roots and Rhymes is all about celebrating...

005. Raxstar

March 03, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MB

DONATE NOW - https://we-make-events.raisely.com/rootsandrhymes Chunz and Makh are back for a brand new season and they're joined by UK Punjabi Entertainer and singer, H-Dhami. We talk about his early aspirations of being a Dhol and Bhangra Dancer and how he's now following in his father's footsteps. Join us on our journey through the scene as we reminisce, promote and celebrate one of the most diverse and exciting cultural movements on the planet. Roots and Rhymes is all about celebrating...

004. Bally Sagoo

February 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

DONATE NOW - https://we-make-events.raisely.com/rootsandrhymes Chunz and Makh are back for a brand new season and they're joined by UK Punjabi Entertainer and singer, H-Dhami. We talk about his early aspirations of being a Dhol and Bhangra Dancer and how he's now following in his father's footsteps. Join us on our journey through the scene as we reminisce, promote and celebrate one of the most diverse and exciting cultural movements on the planet. Roots and Rhymes is all about celebrating...

003. Preet Singh

February 17, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 57.6 MB

DONATE NOW - https://we-make-events.raisely.com/rootsandrhymes Chunz and Makh are back for a brand new season and they're joined by UK Punjabi Entertainer and singer, H-Dhami. We talk about his early aspirations of being a Dhol and Bhangra Dancer and how he's now following in his father's footsteps. Join us on our journey through the scene as we reminisce, promote and celebrate one of the most diverse and exciting cultural movements on the planet. Roots and Rhymes is all about celebrating...

002. Bee2

February 10, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 89 MB

DONATE NOW - https://we-make-events.raisely.com/rootsandrhymes Chunz and Makh are back for a brand new season and they're joined by UK Punjabi Entertainer and singer, H-Dhami. We talk about his early aspirations of being a Dhol and Bhangra Dancer and how he's now following in his father's footsteps. Join us on our journey through the scene as we reminisce, promote and celebrate one of the most diverse and exciting cultural movements on the planet. Roots and Rhymes is all about celebrating...

001. H-Dhami

February 03, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

DONATE NOW - https://we-make-events.raisely.com/rootsandrhymes Chunz and Makh are back for a brand new season and they're joined by UK Punjabi Entertainer and singer, H-Dhami. We talk about his early aspirations of being a Dhol and Bhangra Dancer and how he's now following in his father's footsteps. Join us on our journey through the scene as we reminisce, promote and celebrate one of the most diverse and exciting cultural movements on the planet. Roots and Rhymes is all about celebrating...

000. Roots & Rhymes Season 2 Trailer

January 19, 2021 08:00 - 59 seconds - 8.75 MB

Roots and Rhymes is all about celebrating this new cultural wave - looking forward to where it will take us all next, but more importantly, looking back at the music and inspirations of what brought us where we are now. Founded and hosted by UK-based veteran deejay Chunz alongside his co-host and microphone controller Makh, who both witnessed and were part of the 2000’s UK Bhangra revolution first-hand, this podcast explores how urban culture and music has shaped the incredible Brit-Asian po...

012. Red Valve: From Dub to Desi

August 21, 2020 13:05 - 1 hour - 80.5 MB

Our guests this week are the desi dub heads who really know there music and the material there putting out is nothing short of genius! We have a great conversation about their upbringing in the melting pot that is Birmingham. Roots and Rhymes Podcast hosted by Chunz. Members of the brit-asian community have grown up and successfully diversified into areas of popular culture such as mainstream Music, Fashion and Lifestyle but one thing these individuals have in common is their roots and thei...

011. Jay Sean: All The Feels

August 14, 2020 06:00 - 53 minutes - 50.9 MB

This week we welcome the RnB legend and British Asian Music pioneer Jay Sean and we get in depth about his musical influences and why he decided to leave cash money. Roots and Rhymes Podcast hosted by Chunz. Members of the brit-asian community have grown up and successfully diversified into areas of popular culture such as mainstream Music, Fashion and Lifestyle but one thing these individuals have in common is their roots and their love for music. Growing up listening to cultural punjabi b...

010. Vik Kainth: Illustrating Music

August 07, 2020 10:52 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB

A great discussion about music, art and all round creativity and why his musical upbringing has been such an inspiration in his work Roots and Rhymes Podcast hosted by Chunz. Members of the brit-asian community have grown up and successfully diversified into areas of popular culture such as mainstream Music, Fashion and Lifestyle but one thing these individuals have in common is their roots and their love for music. Growing up listening to cultural punjabi bhangra music, many of these peopl...

009. Sukh Ojla: Comedy Sukhs

July 31, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

We have an in depth discussion with the viral comedic sensation that is, Sukh Ojla about finding her comedic calling and how music played a part in that. Roots and Rhymes Podcast hosted by Chunz. Members of the brit-asian community have grown up and successfully diversified into areas of popular culture such as mainstream Music, Fashion and Lifestyle but one thing these individuals have in common is their roots and their love for music. Growing up listening to cultural punjabi bhangra music...

008. Rishi Rich: For the Culture

July 24, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

Roots and Rhymes Podcast hosted by Chunz. Members of the brit-asian community have grown up and successfully diversified into areas of popular culture such as mainstream Music, Fashion and Lifestyle but one thing these individuals have in common is their roots and their love for music. Growing up listening to cultural punjabi bhangra music, many of these people also listened to urban music such as hip-hop and felt welcomed by this modern urban culture. This podcast will be taking a deep div...

007. DJ Harpz: Punjabi School Dropout

July 10, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

Roots and Rhymes Podcast hosted by Chunz. Members of the brit-asian community have grown up and successfully diversified into areas of popular culture such as mainstream Music, Fashion and Lifestyle but one thing these individuals have in common is their roots and their love for music. Growing up listening to cultural punjabi bhangra music, many of these people also listened to urban music such as hip-hop and felt welcomed by this modern urban culture. This podcast will be taking a deep dive...

006. The D-Low with DJNav Music

July 03, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

Roots and Rhymes Podcast hosted by Chunz. Members of the brit-asian community have grown up and successfully diversified into areas of popular culture such as mainstream Music, Fashion and Lifestyle but one thing these individuals have in common is their roots and their love for music. Growing up listening to cultural punjabi bhangra music, many of these people also listened to urban music such as hip-hop and felt welcomed by this modern urban culture. This podcast will be taking a deep dive...

005. Hangin' with Harpz

June 26, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 78 MB

It's not often you get to hear about real stories of struggle to success but this week Harpz Kaur of BBC Asian Network Breakfast gives us an insight into her journey in becoming one the nations most loved radio personalities. Roots and Rhymes Podcast hosted by Chunz. Members of the brit-asian community have grown up and successfully diversified into areas of popular culture such as mainstream Music, Fashion and Lifestyle but one thing these individuals have in common is their roots and thei...

004. Maxin' with Manj Musik

June 19, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 73 MB

Roots and Rhymes Podcast hosted by Chunz. Members of the brit-asian community have grown up and successfully diversified into areas of popular culture such as mainstream Music, Fashion and Lifestyle but one thing these individuals have in common is their roots and their love for music. Growing up listening to cultural punjabi bhangra music, many of these people also listened to urban music such as hip-hop and felt welcomed by this modern urban culture. This podcast will be taking a deep dive...

003. Jammin' with Jagtar

June 12, 2020 06:00 - 59 minutes - 59 MB

Roots and Rhymes Podcast hosted by Chunz. Members of the brit-asian community have grown up and successfully diversified into areas of popular culture such as mainstream Music, Fashion and Lifestyle but one thing these individuals have in common is their roots and their love for music. Growing up listening to cultural punjabi bhangra music, many of these people also listened to urban music such as hip-hop and felt welcomed by this modern urban culture. This podcast will be taking a deep dive...

002. Kickin' it with Kayper

June 05, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Roots and Rhymes Podcast hosted by Chunz. Members of the brit-asian community have grown up and successfully diversified into areas of popular culture such as mainstream Music, Fashion and Lifestyle but one thing these individuals have in common is their roots and their love for music. Growing up listening to cultural punjabi bhangra music, many of these people also listened to urban music such as hip-hop and felt welcomed by this modern urban culture. This podcast will be taking a deep dive...

001. Return of the Makh

May 29, 2020 05:14 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Roots and Rhymes Podcast hosted by Chunz. Members of the brit-asian community have grown up and successfully diversified into areas of popular culture such as mainstream Music, Fashion and Lifestyle but one thing these individuals have in common is their roots and their love for music. Growing up listening to cultural punjabi bhangra music, many of these people also listened to urban music such as hip-hop and felt welcomed by this modern urban culture. This podcast will be taking a deep dive...

000. Roots and Rhymes Trailer

May 27, 2020 20:54 - 1 minute - 8.78 MB

The Roots & Rhymes podcast brought to you by yours truly Chunz Being a DJ for well over 10 years I’ve had the opportunity to meet and play alongside some of the most amazing talents. My inspiration has always come from understanding the inner workings of popular culture whether it’s Music, Fashion, Art, or Lifestyle and how cultural and urban music has inspired British-asians in their careers. I’ve always been in pursuit of knowledge and understanding of people in these industries and ho...