UK Born Panjabi Music Director & Songwriter from Handsworth, Birmingham 🇬🇧

G.S.Nawepindiya, a Sikh Dharmik artist, entered the Panjabi music scene in April 2018 with his debut single "Shere Panjab" which became the first ever Sikh Dharmik song to enter into the UK Mainstream charts. A year later, he released his 3rd single titled "Sant Ji" which held a UK Top 40 position in the overall Mainstream charts.

In January 2020, Nawepindiya released his debut album "Puth Gobind Singh De" which went straight to #2 in the UK Mainstream charts becoming the highest positioned Panjabi album in history. Later that year, he wrote a song called "Keep Moving" for world-renowned DJ/Producer DesiFrenzy which hit the #1 position in the Official UK charts after becoming the highest positioned Panjabi song in history.

In 2022, Nawepindiya released his 2nd studio album titled "City of God" which peaked at #2 in the UK Mainstream charts, matching his debut album as the highest positioned Panjabi album in history. "City of God" then went onto hold a Top 10 position in the Official UK Charts at #7.

The above milestones have been achieved without any record labels, music videos, paid marketing/promotion or backing from mainstream TV/Radio stations.

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In this Episode!

Banter ✅

Growing Up In Handsworth, Birmingham ✅

Learning Music ✅

Singles & Albums ✅

Song Writing ✅

Significance of Dharmik Music✅

Music Industry ✅

& Much Much More!!!!!

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Johnny is a self taught Dhol drum master and has been playing the Dhol for over 30 years. He rose to prominence as a former member of Transglobal Underground and the founder of the Dhol Foundation. He also is a core member of the Afro Celt Sound System and The Imagined Village.

Established in 1990 The Dhol Foundation began as a weekly workshop teaching the art of playing the North Indian Dhol Drum to students. In 1997 founder & band leader Johnny Kalsi produced their debut album. The album was recorded live at performances around the world, absorbing the differing musical influences of bands they toured with, and contributed to their sound. Big Drum Small World was released on Shakti Records in 2001. Peter Gabriel’s label, Real World Records, recorded Kalsi’s first album in 2002. Martin Scorsese’s Hollywood film, Gangs of New York featured one of his songs, as did The Incredible Hulk. 

The Dhol Foundation have played countless shows and at festival all arounds the world and have toured with other artists including Peter Gabriel and Page & Plant. Johnny Kalsi has also collaborated or toured with Avril Lavigne, Nelly Fertardo, David Arnold, Mairead Nesbitt (Lord of the Dance), Kaiser Chiefs, Natasha/Daniel Beddingfield and more.

His music has featured on other Film and TV including Tomorrow Never Dies, Rabbit Proof Fence, Last Temptation of Christ, Stigmata and CSI Series 3.The Dhol Foundation have played at numerous events including notably the Royal Variety Performance, at the Olympic Closing Ceremony, at the Queen’s Diamond Coronation Celebrations at Buckingham Palace and on Channel 4 for Stand up to Cancer with Alan Carr & Davina McCall.

Other credits for Johnny Kalsi include being made an Ambassador for WOMAD and in 2015 Johnny was awarded a Fellowship Degree from Leeds College of Music

In this Episode!

Banter ✅ 

An Audience With The Queen ✅ 

Album ✅ 

Touring with Led Zeppelin ✅

Gangs of New York ✅

Dhol Innovation ✅ 

Music Industry ✅  

& Much Much More!!!!!

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ADH (aka Amarjit Dhanda) is a fully paid-up member of the UK bhangra fraternity over the past 20 years. His catalogue of music demonstrated a respectable mix of traditional and funked-up Panjabi music.

ADH has made the transition from the microphone to behind the scenes and gives his own advice to young up and coming artists.

In this Episode!

Banter ✅ 

Learning To Sing ✅ 

Album ✅ 

Music Industry ✅ 

Recording With Kuldeep Manak ✅ 

& Much Much More!!!!!

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Shuranjeet Singh is the founder and director of Tarakī, which works with Punjabi communities to reshape approaches to mental health. 

Shuranjeet started Tarakī after his experiences of mental health challenges whilst at university. Alongside this, Shuranjeet is also a PhD student at Oxford University and a consultant with the Wellcome Trust.

In this Episode!

Mental Health in the Panjabi Community ✅ 

University Pressure ✅ 

Identity ✅ 

Suicide Prevention ✅ 

Strategic Framework ✅ 

& Much Much More!!!!!

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Aman Hayer is a renowned name in the Punjabi music industry. In an illustrious career spanning over 20 years, he has worked with many eminent singers like K S Makhan, Babbu Maan, Jazzy B, Sukshinder Shinda, Harbhajan Maan, Kuldeep Manak, Sunidhi Chauhan, Jaspinder Narula, Richa Sharma, Sidhu Moosewala just to name a few.

Aman Hayer has been a torchbearer when it comes to presenting groundbreaking trends in the music industry and his forthcoming album Groundshaker 3 will be no different releasing in 2022.

In this Episode!

Banter ✅ 

Learning Music ✅ 

Jazzy B & Sukshinder Shinda ✅ 

Music Industry ✅ 

Legacy ✅ 

& Much Much More!!!!!

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Dr Swaiman Singh is cardiologist doctor who was at the Delhi borders helping protesting farmers in their medical needs helping build homes, libraries, medicines and much more.

The American doctor had travelled to India for a family emergency but upon seeing the mass protest felt unable to return to his home on the East Coast and was instead compelled to stay on to help.

Dr Swaiman Singh stayed on after the protest ended and is a senior leader of the Sanyukt Samaj Morcha (SSM), to bring a socio-political change in Panjab.

In this episode, Dr Swaiman Singh goes into the depth of his experiences of the Farmers Protest and his own life story that brought him to Panjab.

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Hailing from the East end of London, Tommy Sandhu is a born and bred Londoner who not only performs stand up comedy but is a DJ, Podcaster and much more!! 

Being THE most listened to Asian radio broadcaster in UK history, he is loved by his audiences who know, there isn’t another presenter like him! The former host of the BBC Asian Network breakfast show, Tommy brought his cheeky nature to weekdays and became a huge household name.

In this episode, Tommy goes into the depth of his highs and lows and his great love of The Tommy Sandhu Podcast!

Banter ✅ 

Radio & TV ✅ 

Whatsapp ✅ 

Podcasts ✅ 

& Much Much More!!!!!

Tommy Sandhu Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKj90zN90sYPOKWWF9LcHg  

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In this episode, Neil Woods, who was an undercover narcotics officer for 14 years, tells us about the toughest cases he had, drug addicts and dealers he has met, the drugs he had to take whilst undercover and what made him change his views on the drug policies to join the movement of LEAP UK.

Neil Woods spent much of his time fighting crime by means of manipulation, entering the world of drugs and gangs by mastering the art of being undercover. He befriended his targets and worked his way to introductions to some of the biggest gangsters in Britain. Coming up against gangsters who use rape and torture to deal with their enemies, Neil knew the war on drugs needs to end and its time for a new solution.  

Neil Woods Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neil-Woods/e/B07DPSM7L4?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000  

LEAP UK website - http://www.ukleap.org 

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LEAP UK support @release_drugs launch of the 14 cannabis principles for the UK. There can be no progress without social equity #CannabisJusticeUK

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In this episode, Desi Dark Child gives us an insight into his musical journey, social media, opinions on the music scene, touring with Kuldip Manak & future projects 

Desi Dark Child, is the culmination of decades of hard work to produce music which captivates and epitomizes the true essence and roots of real Punjabi music. DDC succeeds in taking a fresh approach by blending 80’s Hip Hop with a crossover of American urban/dance with new Punjabi lyrical styles. 

Desi Dark Child (aka Ranjit Jassal) is rarely discussed as a producer, since our vision of him is entrenched in the image of a live performer who has toured all over Europe playing live to audiences of over 250,000. He has also collaborated with Kendal Smith, Mahon Mastana, Surinder Shinda, Kuldip Manak, Mohamed Sadiqe, Sukhwinder Panchi, Sucha Rangeela Rashpal, Moni Rasila, Achanak, Ranjeet Kaur, Parwanna Sangeet, Silinder Pardesi and Taz from Stereo Nation. His latest offering , Alcohol, will be out later in 2022.

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Tej Samra is part of The Brit Asia Podcast team with over 15 years of Social Media Management Experience.

The BritAsia Podcast brings another element of entertainment to their highly renowned platform. Including features such as interviews with music artists and covering controversial topics within the South Asian community.

Tej has featured On Netflix, BBC, Sky & Bollywood, Generated over 50 million views and hit count of content created for clients, Managed Clients/Portfolios across TV Channels, Cosmetics, Fashion, Hotels & More

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