Episode 8 - Bhangra: Roots, Current Trends and Cultural Appropriation

01/12/23 • 70 min

Description: Host Arjun Singh sits down with guests Harji Singh, Kamaldeep Singh, and Ashmita Kaur to discuss the roots of Bhangra, current trends in the circuit, differences between Bhangra in Punjab and the diaspora, women's experiences in Bhangra, cultural appropriation, and the role of Bhangra in social change.
Host: Arjun Singh
Guest 1: Kamaldeep Singh
Guest 2: Ashmita Kaur
Guest 3: Hatji Singh

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