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We're joined by the all rounder Arthi; who is a stellar DJ, dancer, Rinse FM host and economic correspondent for The Times.

Desi Island Disc - AR Rahman: Chinna Chinna Asai

@arthinachiappan

Just like Spring, our BRAND NEW SZN HAS SPRUNG.

We talk to DJ, radio host and all around creative Anu & recap our debut, sold out night at Crofters Rights in Bristol.

P.S. we got a mf sponsor, so this is the last time you'll hear us through our budget mics. Thanks to Greenleaf Catering x

We wrap up the year that is 2021.

We discuss the recent Dialled In festival & chat to Naz about South Asians in the alternative scene.

@naztoorbally

@dialledin_

We talk to DJ & TV personality Ryan Lanji about his night Hungama, winning the Netflix show "The Big Flower Fight" and the importance of curating spaces for the South Asian LGBTQIA+ community.

Marissa Malik aka Manuka Honey joins us to talk about challenging stereotypes, building a brand and how they started DJing.

Plus, we talk about Riz Ahmed, returning to the club and reggaeton.

We deep dive into the Bhangra day timer movement that took place in the 80s and 90s. Plus, we discuss the UK Gov Race Report and industry white washing.

Source material:

https://www.thefader.com/2017/01/10/british-asian-daytimers-history-riz-ahmed

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/mar/14/day-timers-the-afternoon-club-events-that-brought-young-british-asians-together

https://thewire.in/culture/in-pictures-bradfords-bhangra-daytimers

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-50661868

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/apr/10/strictly-bhangra-daytimers-british-asians

Ep 1 - Ahadadream & Mark Machado (South Asian Audio Creatives) by RepresentAsian