International Asian / Desi Music

Do ghazals get you going or you will only boogies to bhangra? Whether it's underground, jungle or even Westlife you are into, if it gets your toes tapping, we have got it right here, right now. We give you the low down on best selling music and latest releases both here and in the Indian sub-continent, profiles of all your favourite stars and info on new faces to look out for.

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NEW RELEASES:

Nachi Sohni (Album) - Legacy - Nov 2004

Legacy is back with another hit album.This summer sees the release of Legacy's fourth album " Nachdi Sohni"

An eight track album produced by top bhangra producer Sukhshinder Shinda guarantees to be a monster hit bigger and better then "Teray Sadqay." The album is a mixture of RnB, dance, Hip Hop and is fused with traditional punjabi vocals and music.This album Introduces new fresh sounds with a combination of fast and mellow/ romantic tracks.

To support the release of the album two videos have been filmed and the third video is in pre production.

Jay Sean - Stolen - Nov 2004 (Afterparty Concert Review)

Indo/Pak Peace Tour

Legacy lead singer has just returned back to the UK after touring the U.S. as part of the first ever ‘Indo/Pak peace tour.’ He was selected alongside, RDB, Shahzad Roy and Sukhbir for the event, which was compered by Ptv prime anchor, Sarmand of ‘Dream Saturday’ fame.

The tour, which was organized to help promote unity and peace between nuclear powers, India and Pakistan lasted for a month covering many cities and states across America including, New York and New Jersey, from where the tour moved on to Washington DC, Miami, Orlando, Dallas, Chicago, San Francisco, LA and lastly Houston where the tour came to an end.

Tariq Khan described the whole experience as phenomenal, “each show had its own distinctive style and atmosphere, the promoters, organizers, co-artists and dancers were like a big family; everyone was great. The crowds were amazing and thoroughly enjoyed the performances and would often ask for us to perform more songs.”

Meanwhile Legacy have confirmed their new eight-track album will be called ‘Nachdi Sohni’ and will be released later this year produced by sukhshinder shinda.

ARCHIVE:

THE VOTING BEGINS AGAIN!
The Official UK Asian Music Awards Start the Ball Rolling

une 17th saw the start of the voting and nomination process for another year of the Official UK Asian Music Awards. The launch event and after-party took place at the funky CC Club in London's West End. Numerous acts and celebrities attended including Panjabi Hit Squad & Sanj Sanj amongst others.

The media launch was a quiet event, attended by many celebrities, including Addy from Eastenders! Things soon hotted up with the predominantly young crowd allowed entry from around 10pm... with the queues leading right out up to Picaddilly Circus! Read More

Lost Vagueness Showcased First British Asian Music at Glastonbury

REVIEW

It was both a truly amazing & weird experience - firstly, the whole place resembled a mass mud wrestling ring, secondly, I was the only Asian there, other than the performers!

It was quite quirky watching something in the region of 80 000 white mud Read More

B21 Jasbir Shocker Interview in the US

JUNOON CONCERT - London 2003

Junoon played live at Hammersmith Palais, London UK this Sunday for the India - Pakistan Peace Concert organised by Global Movement for Pakistani Renaissance.

The event had the electricity of a rock concert that would put any heavy metal band to shame. (It's still weird seeing a bunch of desi's headbanging and bhangra-ing at the same time though!!!!) Read More

British Asian Music Awards 2003

Panjabi MC, who hit the charts recently with Mundian To Bach Ke, and BBC Asian Network were among the winners at the first UK Asian Music Awards in London.

With Bhangra beats making their mark on the UK charts, the first UK Asian Music Awards ceremony on Wednesday celebrated the growing popularity of the urban Asian music scene. Read More

NEW RELEASES

autorickshaw is “Four Higher”
As They Launch Second CD

Produced by the group’s Artistic Directors Suba Sankaran and Ed Hanley,
Four Higher features Vedic chant, South Indian classical music, and lyrics
that range from the divine to the playful, with jazz-infused musical acrobatics.
The CD impressively reflects autorickshaw’s ongoing commitment to
combining Eastern and Western musical styles. Listeners will hear unique
arrangements of traditional South Indian classical songs, funky jazz tunes,
and original compositions written by group members.

Four Higher’s 11 tracks reflect the diverse cultural and music backgrounds
of the group’s members. Suba Sankaran’s rich vocal harmonies Read More

Pathaan's Global Sunset

For those of you who have been enjoying 'Pathaan's Indian Sunset'; his last mix cd release for ALTURA will be pleased to know he's now working on the follow-up to be released end of JUNE 2004. The double mix cd will be slightly different and will appeal to a broader audience as the title will be 'Pathaan's Global Sunset'. More info coming soon!

DJ PATHAAN GIGS

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