Episode 40 of Kuljit Bhamra's music show, "Global Sound Village".

Global Sound Village - Episode 40

Kuljit is perhaps the most inspiring and influential musician, composer and record producer on the British Asian music scene. Spearhead of the Bhangra movement, Kuljit has composed and produced over 2000 songs and is responsible for the rise to fame of numerous Bhangra and Bollywood stars. His programme features an eclectic range of music from Punjabi Folk to Instrumental Fusion, chosen from his own personal collection of LPs, CDs and cassettes.

He is best known as one of the record producers who pioneered the British Bhangra sound and for his many collaborations with musicians from different genres and continents.

His MBE was awarded in the Queen's Birthday Honour's List 2009 with the citation For services to Bhangra and British Asian Music

In July 2010 he was awarded an honorary Doctorate by the University of Exeter

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Kuljit is perhaps the most inspiring and influential musician, composer and record producer on the British Asian music scene. Spearhead of the Bhangra movement, Kuljit has composed and produced over 2000 songs and is responsible for the rise to fame of numerous Bhangra and Bollywood stars. His programme features an eclectic range of music from Punjabi Folk to Instrumental Fusion, chosen from his own personal collection of LPs, CDs and cassettes. He is best known as one of the record producers who pioneered the British Bhangra sound and for his many collaborations with musicians from different genres and continents. His MBE was awarded in the Queen's Birthday Honour's List 2009 with the citation For services to Bhangra and British Asian Music In July 2010 he was awarded an honorary Doctorate by the University of Exeter

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Global Sound Village - Episode 40

Global Sound Village - Episode 40