Ashi Dholi | Episode 13 | Folk & Funky

Amrin & Slamz sit down with Ashi Dholi, one of the premier Dholis in North America, to hear the story of how he started playing Dhol, performing live with Raf-Saperra, learning from Ustaad Lal Singh Bhatti, and more.

Instagram: @ashidholi

TikTok: @ashi.dholiofficial

Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/e6WapW6Ww56AjMcLt2

00:00-02:55 Intro/Ashi's Background

02:55-05:32 Learning from Ustaad Lal Singh Bhatti

05:32-06:15 Parental Support

06:15-07:35 Slamz's Influence on Ashi

07:35-11:09 Life as a Full-Time Dholi

11:09-13:14 Most difficult types of performances as a Dholi

13:14-14:26 Performing with Raf

14:26-15:35 Playing Dhol on a Track

15:35-24:30 Frustrations as a Dholi/DJ

24:30-28:04 Live Dhol Groups

28:04-28:45 The UK Scene

28:45-33:24 Why should people hire a Dholi or Singer?

33:34-36:10 Advice for an up-and-coming Dholi

36:10-37:56 Long term plans

37:56-39:10 Having a Brand as a Dholi

39:10-41:54 How do we differentiate between styles of Dholis?

41:54-47:33 Learning Dhol over the internet?

47:33-53:21 Speed Questions

53:23-54:21 Closing & Gratitude