30
Nov
2011
R.I.P. Kuldeep Manak (1949-2011)
I awoke to the sad news that Kuldeep Manak Ji had passed away, after battling with a bout of Pneumonia.
At one point or another, even the most casual Punjabi song listener has heard a Kuldeep Manak song, whether it be an original song of his, or a remix. His music inspired and touched the lives of millions over a span of multiple generations.
The Kaliyan Da Badshah may be gone, but his music will live on.
Kuldeep Manak – Heer Doli Beh Gai Kherian Di
Kuldeep Manak – Sahiban Bani Bharavan Di
Kuldeep Manak – Chithiyan
Kuldeep Manak – GT Road
Immortal Bhangra – Kachehari
Twin Beats – Manak Drops the Pressure
Panjabi MC – Sarwan Phuter
Panjabi MC – Yaar Mera Chad Giya
Panjabi MC – Laila
Panjabi MC – Muthiar Tooh
Thoughts and condolences go to Manak Ji’s family and loved ones.
10
Jan
2010
Old School Sunday – Panjabi MC “Raat Da Na Bole”
It’s bloody cold, so I figured I bump a little summertime tuneage to heat things up a little.
I have three copies of this album. Back in 1996, this was the only thing I listened to for months.
Grass Roots, had just released when I was visiting the UK in May, 1996. I bought the cassette, which had the original six songs on it, and rinsed it back in Canada.
A few months later, upon visiting my favourite record store in Brampton (Spark Audio/Video – These guys had everything) I discovered the limited edition cassette, which featured two tracks that were only available on CD. (I was a late adopter of CDs you can say.)
Finally, I got my hands on the CD.
With Surinder Sonia on the vocals, it ended up being this track that became my favourite cut on the album. I’m a sucker for songs that make me feel like I’m in the Pind, without the song sounding that pindoo itself. Add the Will Smith “Summertime” sample, and we have a hit.
Panjabi MC featuring Surinder Sonia
Dude is making us wait far too long in between albums these days.
