17
Nov
2010
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.
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
12
Feb
2010
Bhangra at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics
If you’re in the Vancouver area around the 2010 Olympics, and need a Bhangra fix, look out for En Karma, Tigerstyle, Shin (DCS), the UBC Girlz Bhangra Team, and Harbhajan Mann to be all performing at various venues.
Saturday February 13, 2010 – Celebration Site – Surrey 2010 (Free Admission)
En Karma – 8:30PM
KS Makhan – 10PM
Sunday February 14, 2010 – BC Victory Ceremony (On TV)
The UBC Girlz Bhangra team will open for Nelly Furtado before the medal presentations.
Wednesday February 24, 2010 – The O Zone (Free Admission)
Tigerstyle – 8PM – 8:45PM
En Karma – 10:15PM – 11PM
Saturday February 27, 2010 – Quantum Bhangra – Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Tickets start at $38)
Show starts at 7PM
31
Dec
2009
Top 5 Free Downloads of 2009
I’m going to try my best and bang out some year end posts today.
First off, I think we should deal with the best downloads the UK Bhangra world had to offer this year.
To qualify as best download, they had to be freely given by the artists themselves.
It’s funny how some albums have come out, and I hear people say “Man, that album is not even worth the download.” Well the past few years, artists have made a concerted effort to actually give away really good free stuff. These freebies I believe, could actually fetch a few pence had they been solely put on the market, so enjoy. Of course, all of the downloads here at bhangraw.com are legit, and I would say that, even the one’s that didn’t make the top 5 are worth the download. (So head on over to the downloads section.)
Without further ado; the top 5 downloads of 2009.
Number 5 – DJ Vix “Ah Chak Bottal”
DJ Vix has a knack for making some killer mixes. He took his original, got rid of almost any resemblance of Indian instruments, and turned up the BPM’s to create a dance track fit for a rave.
Number 4 – En Karma “En Karma Diyan Boliyan”
The boys from Vancouver did not disappoint in their second free download. They got together and produced a track that I found myself singing along to on most occasions. Memorise the lyrics and surprise your Auntys and Uncles at your next fam jam why don’t ya?
Number 3 – Gurteshwar Grewal “Dil Dangdi”
This track came out of nowhere, and once again it’s a Canadian product. The vocals and the production worked really well together, and once again I found myself listening to this on repeat.
Number 2 – Twin Beats “Manak Drops the Pressure”
This track surprised me the most. I never thought I would hear a house track mixed with a Manak track – and be done so well. If you haven’t heard it yet, you’re wasting time reading this line. Get to it!
Number 1 – Swami “Sugarless”
By far one of the biggest tracks of the year, period. No one – not even the band – knew that this track would take on a life of it’s own the world over. So much so, Swami were prompted to make a video. Of all the tracks I have given away, this one yields the most “thank you for the song…..and introducing me to Swami.” You’re welcome bhangraw fam.
23
Jul
2009
Bhangra Happenings Around the Country This Weekend
If you like your Bhangra, you’re in luck, as it will be a busy weekend on both sides of the country.
First off we have D2D performing at Dundas Square (Toronto) tonight at at 8PM.
We also have the ninth annual Masala! Mehndi! Masti! event kicking off today. While there aren’t any UK Bhangra acts coming out this year, there is a lot of Bhangra still to be done. Catch all the info here.
If you’re in Vancouver, then you can catch the final stop of the RBC desiFEST taking place at the Plaza of Nations on Saturday, July 25 at 12PM to 8PM.
Headlining acts include the hometown En Karma Boys.
RBC desiFEST info.
17
Jul
2009
En Karma Diyan Boliyan Video
Another fresh video for the Bhangraw fam.
I like this video, it’s no nonsense and to the point. Backstage and tour footage, along with the guys in the studio. (Peep the Toronto scenes at Dundas Square.) Nice.
If you haven’t already done so, download this track for free here.
9
Jul
2009
Free Download – “En Karma Diyan Boliyan”
What do you get with 6 musicians, a recording studio and an ample supply of beverages? You guessed it! A Boliyan track!
In my opinion, this is En Karma’s best work yet. This track has got a great feel to it, and the live band sound is growing on me (again.)
Download the track directly from the En Karma website or here
26
Jun
2009
Free Shows This Weekend
The weather is amazing right now, and there is a couple of gigs happening this weekend.
Global Grooves (Toronto)
Who: Swami
When: Friday June 26, 8PM
Where: Yonge/Dundas Square
desiFest (Montreal)
Who: En Karma, Prita Chhabra, Jay Deala
When: Saturday June 27, 10PM – 3Am
Where: Just For Laughs Museum (2111 St. Laurent Boulevard)
These are Free events, so ENJOY!
22
Jun
2009
“En Karma Diyan Boliyan” Promo
The En Karma boys are back with their second release titled “En Karma Diyan Boliyan.” The track will be a free download when available. Until then, here’s a sneak peek.
They have a lot of gigs lined up, and they have created a niche for themselves by bringing back the old school band days. Question is, are you buying into it?
Check out what the boys are up to, and tour dates at EnKarma.ca
