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31 Jul 2010

Swami at Mosaic Fest 2010 Footage

Swami were in Mississauga, Ontario earlier this month at the Mosaic Fest, and I managed to make it down and snap up some videos of some of their new and older material.

See what you missed/are in store for with their upcoming material.

Back it Up

Chika

Hey Hey

Desi Rock

Ching

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31 July, 2010 at 17:12 by Jay Aujla

Tags: 53431, Back it Up, Bhangra, Chika, Ching, Desi Rock, Hey Hey, Mississauga, Mosaic Fest, Swami
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29 Jul 2010

En Karma “Tere Bina Nahi Nachna” Video

En Karma are ready to release their debut album, in fact it’s going to release tomorrow (July 30.)

This is a big album release in more ways than one.

First off, the sixteen track album is a Canadian product. Secondly, the album is a product of a band. Not a DJ, not a Producer with a number of collaborations, but one group of guys in it together from the get go.

We heard a tasty sample, when they released “Tohar Naal Jeena.”

And now we get to see what H-Dhami could do with En Karma.

I’ve never been a fan of H-Dhami. But his vocals with Inder Kooner sound pretty good.

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29 July, 2010 at 14:41 by Jay Aujla

Tags: Bhangra, En Karma, H Dhami, Inder Kooner, Moviebox, Nick Chowlia, T-Series, Tere Bina Nahi Nachna, Tohar Naal Jeena, Vancouver
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23 Jun 2010

Swami Canadian Tour Dates

Swami are ready to hit up Canada for the first couple of weeks of July on their “Sugarless Tour 2010.”

Playing an assortment of their classic and new material, they will be hitting up the following cities:

July 1, 2010 – Vancouver Jazz Fest, Vancouver, BC
July 3, 2010 – The Waverly, Cumberland, BC
July 6, 2010 – Fernie, BC
July 8, 2010 – Mercury Lounge, Ottawa, ON
July 9, 2010 – Sunfest, London, ON
July 10, 2010 – Sunfest, London, ON
July 11, 2010 – Mosaic Festival, Mississauga, ON

Dates in bold are Free Admission.

For those of you in Vancouver, you can also enter for a chance to win free tickets to see Swami at the Vancouver Jazz Fest here.

As always, check in on Swami’s newly redesigned website for up to date news and info.

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23 June, 2010 at 11:56 by Jay Aujla

Tags: 53431, Bhangra, Canada, Desi Rock, London, Mercury Lounge, Mississauga, Mosaic Festival, Sugarless Tour 2010, Sunfest, Swami, The Waverly, Vancouver Jazz Fest
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22 Jun 2010

Free Download – DJ Rav-E “Summer 2010 Bhangra Mix”

San Francisco based DJ Rav-E dropped this Bhangra mix in my inbox today.

The 35 minute Miss Pooja and Imran Khan-less (was it deliberate?) mix is something to kick start your summer.

Shouts to Rav-E and the Non Stop Bhangra crew.

Summer 2010 Bhangra Mix by Rav-E

Click on the downward facing arrow to download.

Download Link 1 – Download

Download Link 2 – Download

Direct Download Link 3 – Download

Direct Download Instructions

Internet Explorer Users – Right click and ‘Save Target As’
Mozilla Firefox Users – Right click and ‘Save Link As’

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22 June, 2010 at 16:59 by Jay Aujla

Tags: Bhangra, Daljit Mattu, Dancefloor, Dippa, DJ Gurps, Download, Free Download, Johal Boliyan, Juz D, Kaka Bhaniawala, KS Makhan, Malkit, Manak-E, Mast Jawani, MixtaBishi, Non Stop Bhangra, Ominous DJ's, PBN, Rav-E, Sahara, San Francisco, Sharmilla, Summer 2010 Bhangra Mix
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21 Jun 2010

Jaskurn Gosal Releases “Haan Baliye”

The first Bhangra release from an Australian is an impressive chilled out track. In fact, it’s the first track that’s got me in the mood for the upcoming summer bhangra releases.

Jaskurn Gosal, who produced Bakshi Billa’s “Nachne Da Mazza” last year is set to release his debut solo effort.

His first track “Haan Baliye,” with vocals provided by A.S. Amar, elicits a summer vibe (even though it’s winter down under.)

Scope the sample.

Purchase the track on iTunes.

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21 June, 2010 at 11:49 by Jay Aujla

Tags: A.S. Amar, Australia, Bhangra, Bunzy Mack, Haan Baliye, iTunes, Jaskurn Gosal, VIP Records
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31 May 2010

Jasmine Sandlas “This Video/Jawani” Video

Jasmine Sandlas of “Muskan” fame, releases this medley video for her debut album “The Diamond.” (Now available on iTunes.)

There’s definitely a drop off in quality with these two tracks compared to Muskan.

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31 May, 2010 at 11:45 by Jay Aujla

Tags: Bhangra, Diamond Lane Records, Jasmine Sandlas, Jawani, Mixman Shawn, Muskan, The Diamond, This Song
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18 May 2010

The Post That Wants to Save the BBC Asian Network!

It’s been a few months now, but the BBC have announced the proposal of bringing the axe down on some BBC Radio initiatives in order to save money. One of those initiatives under scrutiny is the BBC Asian Network. In case you’re not familiar with the BBC Asian Network, scroll down to the sidebar and see that it is the only Radio Show that I link to. Why? Because it is completely funded by the people of the UK, as well as it is the only show I go to, in order to discover new music first. Specifically, it’s Bobby Friction who leads the charge when it comes to championing new artists, and presenting us the sound of not only Asian Britain, but the world.

I’m not going to play the race card, but If you’re familiar with UK politics, you can say that it is a Conservative government led charge. In fact, the new government is stirring up a number of emotions.

I’m also, not supporting this case just to help save some jobs. The future of the presenters of the Asian Network have enough qualifications, and other ventures going for them, that they will safely land on their feet.

I’m doing this strictly for what the closure of the station would do for the future of Asian music.

The BBC Asian Network is one of – if not – the strongest platform for Asian artists to establish themselves in the world. The station is known across the world. Can you say that about any other Asian station?

Bobby Friction said it himself recently, when he said that by playing new unestablished artists on his show, he is letting them get their foot in the door to the industry. It helps them collaborate with other artists, and even find management.

Had it not been for the Asian Network, we may not have heard of such artists like Bohemia, Shizzio, JK, and Raghav just to name a few. We definitely would not have had the first Asian Download Chart Show.

Sure, there are other radio stations out there catering to South Asians. But they lack professionalism, and they sure as heck don’t help starving artists.

What do I mean by that?

PRS

The Performing Rights Society, is a royalty collection society. As a broadcaster, the BBC Asian Network pays artists that are registered with the PRS, to get paid every time their song is played.

If registered with the PRS, one play on the Asian Network is worth about £15. I was talking to an artist recently, and he has made “a few grand from one of his songs, a lot of which came from Asian Network.”

Other stations that complain about the Asian Network budget, do not take into account that the Asian Network pays PRS.

These same stations that are hitting out on the Asian Network, also aren’t paying PRS, and are matter-of-factly, breaking the law.

I’m not saying there aren’t any flaws in the Asian Network, but closing down this platform is not the answer.

In the meantime, there are things that we the public can do.

The main thing is to send in your emails to the BBC stating your opinion/displeasure/disgust at the proposed closing.

Email: srconsultation@bbc.co.uk

Tigerstyle, recently released a song with Shizzio about the closure, and if you check out the video description, Tigerstyle have laid out a a template for anyone to copy and email.

There is also the official facebook group dedicated to the cause, which will keep you posted on all the happenings surrounding the issue, of which 27.000+ people are already a member of.

And finally, let your voice be heard in Central London and Birmingham this Saturday, May 22, with the first ever Bhangra Flashmob to save the Asian Network.

For more details on the flashmob, go here.

Save the music!

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18 May, 2010 at 12:49 by Jay Aujla

Tags: 6 Music, BBC, BBC Asian Network, Bhangra, Birmingham, Bobby Friction, Bohemia, Central London, Facebook, Flashmob, Heera, Jaz Dhami, JK, London, Mumzy, PRS, Punch Records, Raghav, S-Endz, Save Asian Network, Shizzio, Sukshinder Shinda, Surinder Rattan, Tigerstyle, Twitter
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13 May 2010

RBC desiFest in Toronto on May 29, 2010

The warmer weather is upon us (at least it should be) and with that, comes the kick off to this years music festivals.

The first one, is the RBC desiFest, which hosts a festival in four cities across Canada.

May 29, will see the first one take place in Toronto at Yonge-Dundas Square, providing 12 hours of free music performances.

There is a wide range of genres performing, but you lot should be interested in seeing Black Mahal, The Bilz & Kashif, Roach Killa, Blitzkrieg, Shahid Ali Khan, Navin Kundra and En Karma perform.

The show starts at 11AM. For more details, head on over to desifest.ca

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13 May, 2010 at 11:39 by Jay Aujla

Tags: Bhangra, Black Mahal, Blitzkrieg, Bollywood Booz, Destiny, En Karma, Farid, King Roti, Luv Randhawa, Naomi Zaman, Navin Kundra, Parichay, Prita Chhabra, RBC Desifest, Roach Killa, SatsB, Shahid Ali Khan, Shweta, The Bilz & Kashif, Toronto, Yonge Dundas Square, Zameer
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12 May 2010

HMD & BattleKATT “String is King” Video

More Canadian funky for the masses!

Vancouver based HMD and BattleKATT have come up with a completely original track paying homage to the tumbi, and the great tumbi players.

It’s not Punjabi based, but Bhangraheads should still appreciate the concept.

Support the track by purchasing it from iTunes

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12 May, 2010 at 13:35 by Jay Aujla

Tags: BattleKATT, Chamkila, Dip Hop, HMD, iTunes, Kuldeep Manak, Mohammed Sadiq, String is King, Tumbi, Vancouver, Yamla Jatt
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12 May 2010

Jaz Dhami “Bari Der” Video

See, this is where Jaz Dhami shines, with these slow ballad type songs. He doesn’t have the voice to do strong jump out of your chair Bhangra tracks, but this form of singing is definite his forte.

“Bari Der” is featured on Jaz’ debut album “JD, Jaz Dhami”

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12 May, 2010 at 13:31 by Jay Aujla

Tags: B-Loud Entertainment, Bari Der, Bhangra, Jaz Dhami, Jazz Virk, JD
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