BBC Asian Network readies Bhangra weekend
This Bank Holiday weekend the BBC Asian Network is going Bhangra mad with hours of pure desi beats from the UK’s biggest music artists.
Tune in tomorrow (Saturday evening) to hear a rare full-hour long live session from classic Bhangra band Alaap. The performance was recorded two days ago in Birmingham to an invited audience of just 30 people.
Saturday: Sound Selection 6-8pm: Alaap Live Session presented by Markie Mark, featuring an interview with lead singer Channi Singh.
Markie Mark also has three special guests on his Breakdown show on Sunday – in the first hour he’s joined by guest presenters Bally & Bhota Jagpal, and the second hour is dedicated to Jazzy B. Tune in to a full hour long interview with the Crown Prince Of Panjab as Markie finds out about his early days in Panjab, Bhangra beginnings in Vancouver and his move towards India stardom.
Here’s the full line-up:
Saturday 30th April
Hot Breakfast: 08:00-10:00
Ameet Chana presents…
What the Hek? – Kulwant Bhamrah V’s Sardara Gill
Bhangra School’ Frantic Kam V Ninder
Film Cafe with Raj & Pablo: 10:00-13:00
Bollywood Bhangra Flashbacks
Vote for your Bolly-Bhangra ending
The Album Chart:13.00-15:00
Find out the latest movers with Bobby Friction as all top ten artists introduce their own tracks.
Alaap Live: 18:00-20:00
Listen to a specially recorded live session and interview with Channi Singh of Alaap presented by Markie Mark.
Punjabi with Daljit Neer: 20:00-22:00
Malkit Singh talks to Daljit Neer about his inspirations and furture projects.
Sunday 1st May
Bhangra All Nighter: 00:00-05:00
DJ Stin and Dipps present an all night event!
DJ Vix mixes classic DCS, Stin mixes Heera’s greatest hits and Dipps takes on Malkit Singh. Plus much more.
Hot Breakfast: 08:00-10:00
Ameet Chana presents…
What the Hek? Jazzy B V’s Ammo from ADH
Couple Or Chappal – Apna Sangeet Special
Breakdown with Markie Mark: 12:00-14:00
B21 co-host Breakdown with Markie Mark.
The Mix with Dipps Bhamrah: 14:00-16:00
Tigerstyle Vs RDB Vs Dr Zeus.
The top names in Bhangra get behind the decks to spin the best in Desi beats.
