Bhangra And Beyond
DJ Rekha is DJ, curator, educator, and activist. Named ambassador of bhangra by the New York Times, she has been instrumental in placing bhangra on the map in North America. Rooted in bhangra and hip-hop her DJ sets range from Brazilian Baile Funk to Balkan Beats and everything in between. She is founder and resident of Basement Bhangra one NYC’s longest running dance parties. This week’s Bhangra set is all about Panjabi MC. One of the world’s best know Bhangra producers.
00:00 -Intro-
00:50 Kuriyaan Punjab- PANJABI MC
05:18 Makhana-PANJABI MC
09:05 Jatti-PANJABI MC
13:50 Big Day-PANJABI MC
17:44 Nach Di Di-PANJABI MC
21:48 Baah Par Ni (Hold On)-PANJABI MC
27:47 Snake Charmer-PANJABI MC
32:18 Jogi-PANJABI MC
35:17 Jatt Ho Giya Sharabee-PANJABI MC
39:17 Bheer- featuring Ranjit Mani PANJABI MC
44:06 Mic Break
44:58 Dancehall Sound- Prince II Saen
48:11 The Spy From Cairo- Intadub
53:47 Nice UP the Dance- Bass Foundation
59:49 Outro
60:42 End
DJ Rekha
9/28-Honolulu Arts Academy Art After Dark
9/29-Honolulu Night Market
10/4-Basement Bhangra
Punjabi MC
Prince II Saen
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