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Cover of the single Kali Ainak by Malkit Singh
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Irresistible Punjabi Beats from Malkit Singh on “Kali Ainak”

Angel Romero June 13, 2022 No Comments bhangraMalkit SinghPunjabi musicworld fusionworld music

“Kali Ainak” (released by Music Waves) is the title of the explosive newly released bhangra song by Punjabi music star Malkit Singh.   The enticing…

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Cover of the album Chardi Kala by Sonny Singh
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Sonny Singh Launches Debut Solo Album, Chardi Kala

Angel Romero May 16, 2022 No Comments bhangraqawwaliSonny Singhworld fusionworld music

Sonny Singh – Chardi Kala (2022) “Chardi Kala,” is the first solo album from Sonny Singh, lead vocalist and trumpeter for bhangra band Red Baraat.…

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Artist Profiles: Malaysian Dhol Federation

Angel Romero October 9, 2018 No Comments bhangraMalaysiaMalaysian Dhol Federation

The Malaysian Dhol Federation?s humble beginnings were traced back to the year 1996 in the city of Ipoh, Perak. It all started out when one…

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Artist Profiles: Malkit Singh

Angel Romero July 30, 2017 No Comments bhangraIndiaIndian musicMalkit Singh

Malkit Singh was born on September 13, 1962 in Hussainpur, Punjab, India. He’s a Punjabi music icon that was catapulted from virtual obscurity in the…

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The Thunderous Sound of Red Baraat

Angel Romero March 10, 2017 No Comments bhangrabrass bandRed Baraat

Red Baraat – Bhangra Pirates (Rhyme & Reason Records, 2017) American brass band Red Baraat is heading in an exciting new direction. Their 2017 album,…

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Enthralling Brew of Global music rooted in the Balkans

Angel Romero January 21, 2016 No Comments Balkan musicbhangraGypsyNew York Gypsy All-Stars

New York Gypsy All-Stars – Dromomania (New York Gypsy All-Stars, 2015) The Pan-Balkan ensemble New York Gypsy All-Stars has released a fantastic album that goes…

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The Irresistible Rhythms of Bhangra

Angel Romero April 8, 2003 1 Comment bhangraIndian musicPunjabi music

Bhangra was born sometime between the 14th and 15th centuries and is now regarded to be the one of the oldest folk dances in the…

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