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

JK & Bhota Jagpal | Episode 12 | Folk & Funky

UK Bhangra Legends JK & Bhota Jagpal (B21) join Amrin, Simran, and Slamz to discuss getting their start in music, their thoughts on today's Punjabi music, and much more.

Instagram: @jk.1 @bhotab21

TikTok: @jkgabru

Snap: @JKGABRU

Twitter: @JK1

Bookings:

01:57-08:48 JK's Background

08:48-10:17 Working with Tru-Skool

10:17-13:45 Bhota's Background

13:45-16:43 How B21 was formed

16:43-17:25 Songs that Bhota's produced

17:25-19:11 How Bhota learned music

19:11-20:10 Touring and Live Performing

20:10-20:45 Collabing on a track?

20:45-21:30 JK gives Bhota his flowers

21:30-23:30 Bhota producing today?

23:30-27:05 Thoughts on today's Punjabi music

27:05-28:30 JK writes his own songs?

28:30-29:07 What makes Folk music different

29:07- 29:55 JK vocal sample: Hekh & "82"

29:55-31:30 Telling stories through Folk Music

31:30-34:16 Why don't modern artists make more Folk Music?

34:16-36:02 The richness of Punjabi culture, dress, and language

36:02-36:41 Upcoming EP w/Tru-Skool

36:41-38:12 JK's most popular songs

38:12-42:32 Music videos and media today

42:32-43:34 JK performing at Breaking Borders festival in Malta

43:34-46:03 Making it as an artist in today's scene

46:03-46:44 JK's favorite artists

46:45-48:51 Thoughts on the California Punjabi music scene

48:51-50:30 Gabhru Punjab Da Documentary and Hip-Hop Influences

50:30-51:30 JK vocal sample: "Pomp Pomp tha Music"

51:31-52:30 Gratitude

52:30-56:55 Rapid Fire Questions

Japjeet Sandhu | Episode 11 | Folk & Funky

Amrin, Simran, & Slamz sit down with Japjeet Sandhu, a Punjabi vocalist from Dallas TX, talking about her recent work with Raf-Saperra, Wazir, Chani & Moga, and her experience as a Woman in the Punjabi Music Industry.

Instagram: @sandhujaps

TikTok: @sandhujaps

YouTube: @SandhuJaps

00:00-01:00 Intro

01:00-05:30 Japjeet’s background

05:30-12:40 Classical Music Training

12:40-25:25 Working with Raf on “Off Endz”

25:25-27:40 Debating on when to drop music

27:40-34:20 Performing Off Endz in NYC

34:20-35:30 Jay Sean

35:30-40:35 Working with Wazir on “MTCD”

40:35-47:36 Working with Chani & Moga on “Aja”

47:36-48:50 Future Projects

48:50-51:00 Jasmine Sandlas

51:00-52:00 Family Support

52:00-53:00 Full Time Job

53:00-53:45 Going All In?

53:45-56:00 Family Dynamics

56:00-1:00:18 Punjabi Scene in Dallas

1:00:18-1:06:48 Words to an aspiring Female Punjabi Artist

1:06:48-1:10:30 Posting on Social Media

1:10:30-1:12:00 Letting go of control

1:12:00-1:13:00 Female Artist Collaborations & Simar

1:13:30-1:16:40 Fear as a female artist

1:16:40-1:18:15 Being a “pretty girl” in the industry

1:18:15-1:19:40 Jasmine Sandlas at the Yuba City Mela

1:19:40-1:22:10 Getting judged

1:22:10-1:24:45 Jam sessions with family

1:24:45-1:26:59 Raf’s Versatility

1:26:59-1:28:35 Live Vocal Sample

1:28:35-1:29:42 Female Folk Artists, Khushi Kaur

1:29:42-1:30:02 Dream Collaboration

1:30:02-1:34:37 Future Podcast Guest?

Simran, Amrin and Slamz sit down with R Gill, an up-and-coming singer from Sacramento, CA, to discuss social media hate, pushing the Punjabi music scene in California, meeting Sukshinder Shinda, and more....

Instagram: @r_gill23

TikTok: @RGILL

YouTube: @r_gill23

Video Editing and Production: Simran Kang & Amrin Dhillon

Simran and Amrin sit down with DJ Jesta (Jaskurn Singh Gosal), a world-renowned Australian DJ and producer with over 15 years of experience in the music industry. Jesta is known for producing the hit album "Nachne Da Mazza" featuring Bakshi Billa, as well as last year's hit track "Patola" with Raf-Saperra.

Instagram: @dj_jesta

Soundcloud: DJ Jesta

Website: https://jestaentertainment.com.au/

YouTube: Jesta Entertainment (@Jesta85)

Editing and Production: Simran Kang & Amrin Dhillon

Slamz, Simran, and Amrin sit down for a recap of 2024.

Simran, Amrin, and Slamz sit down with Rav-E Sandhu, a Northern California DJ and producer. Rav-E is the resident DJ of the "Bhangra & Beats" Night Market in San Francisco and recently released a brand new Bhangra EP titled "Horizons".

Instagram: @rav_esandhu

TikTok: @Rav-E Sandhu

Soundcloud: Rav - E Sandhu

Twitter: @Rav_E

Website: https://www.rav-esandhu.com/

Simran, Amrin, and Slamz gather for a second time, this time as co-hosts, to discuss the recent and upcoming concerts in California, the controversy surrounding a classic Punjabi artist, and more.

Amrin & Simran sit down with Amar Gill, aka SLAMZ, to discuss his career as a Dholi turned DJ, growing up in Yuba City, his relationship with Jazzy B, his vision for the future of the Panjabi Music Industry, and more.

SLAMZ is a Yuba City based DJ and Producer specializing in Panjabi Music & Hip-Hop. His mixtapes can be heard on Soundcloud, and his tracks are available on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, and Soundcloud.

Youtube: @slamzdj

Instagram: @slamzdj

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/SLAMZDJ

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7w7YclbcYtPqHDbrkMG3U2?si=gE0YjKoMSJyZvneKuQS-BQ&nd=1&dlsi=066a65c90f8440cb

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/slamz/1536475863

Bookings: [email protected] (or DM)

Director: Jasdeep Kang

Creative Assistant: Lakhvir Kang

Editors: Simran Kang, Amrin Dhillon, Jasdeep Kang

Amrin & Simran discuss the recent wave of Punjabi music, including the cultural significance of Raf's 5 Deadly Venomz, the potential of Harsh Likhari, and more.