Bradford, hundreds of young people would skip school or college to see their favourite bands and DJs at nightclubs hired for the afternoon, as Bhangra music swept across the UK. The events, known as ...

Indeed, because Bhangra is a relatively new art form — it only was invented in the early 1900s — the dance is still evolving rapidly, including in its music choices. “Bhangra lends itself well to more ...

In part two of Back to Basics, we're diving into another sonic universe - the fascinating connection between ancient Indian classical music and the more modern sounds of Indian film and folk music.

Basement Bhangra was founded in 1997 as an inclusive dance party for South Asians in New York. The club became a space for experimentation of music from the diaspora. Though it was shuttered in ...

Blue Jay Bhangra, Johns Hopkins’ competitive bhangra team, was next on stage, hyping up the audience for their set. As the music sped up, climaxed, and slowed back down, the dancers moved in and out ...

Medicine Singers, also performing at the festival, specialize in powwow music — propulsive Native American drum and vocal music played during cultural celebrations and gatherings.

Vanderbilt Bhangra performed to varied songs, including an interpolation of J.Cole’s “No Role Modelz.” Despite beginning with the slowest-tempoed song of the night, Vanderbilt Bhangra immediately ...

New-age Punjabi music artists are blending Western outfits with tradition, reflecting a broader cultural shift.

I like Punjabi music a lot. I try to pick songs I like and think the team will like and make a lot of the choreography. I like implementing the music and giving my ideas on the moves and the mix.” ...

In 1980s Bradford, hundreds of young people would skip school or college to see their favourite bands and DJs at nightclubs hired for the afternoon, as Bhangra music swept across the UK. The ...