Bikram Singh
Exclusives (Anamika Records, 2005)
Even though most of the best bhangra comes from the UK, there is a growing
number of US-based artists that are starting to challenge their colleagues at
the other side of the pond. Bikram Singh is such a case. He is a young Punjabi
musician based in the New York area. In less than two years, Bikram has gone from showing appearing at a New York
University open mic night, to performing at the Boston Summerjam 2003 stage with
the popular Panjabi MC.
What’s attractive in Bikram Singh’s music is the high quality recording and
the gifted combination of electronic beats with traditional instruments such as
harmonium, flutes and drums.
Unlike most albums, Bikram Singh’s album features numerous producers, who
worked on different songs. That gives the album a rich diversity of sounds.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
