Bhangra and Beyond is a weekly music show hosted by DJ Rekha, a cultural instigator, recognized worldwide for being one of the first DJs to merge classic Bhangra sounds into the language of contemporary electronic dance music. The first 40 minutes or so of the show comprise of Bhangra tracks fast and slow, classic and new. The of style of Bhangra, which is a form of Punjabi(a region divided by Indian and Pakistan) folk music and dance, is contemporary and produced for a global dance floor. Rekha’ shares her deep knowledge and personal connections with many of the artists featured in this segment. After the break the remaining 20 minutes provide the listener with a deep dive in the analogue and digital creates of DJ who has spun numerous genres and venues across the globe. Featuring South Asian leaning bass this set finds itself showcasing everything from A Tribe Called Red(mistaken Indian identity intended) to diasporic rappers over folk music, to dubstep renditions of sub-continental tropical bass. DJ Rekha is founder and resident of Basement Bhangra one NYC’s longest running dance parties which takes place the monthly the first Thursday of every month. Follow her work on www.djrekha.com DJ Rekha Diljit Dosanjh 00:00 - Mic Break 00:49 - Laembadgini(with Jatinder Shah) - Diljit Dosanjh 03:46 - Paranda - Kaur B, JSL Singh 07:47 - Gaddiyan Vich Gaane - Ravi Bal, Jatinder Shahi 12:44 - Wonderland - Zora, Rupali 15:42 - Patt Lainge - Gippy Grewal 19:43 - Rehu Ketu - Resham Singh Anmol, Desi Crew 22:43 - Shikaar (with Preet Hundal) - Jazzy B, Amrit Maan & Kaur-B 26:48 - Picha Ni Chad De - Panjabi MC 30:32 - Saneval Chounk - Lehmber Hussainpuri (Specialist and Tru-Skool Mix) 35:19 - Don’t Be Shy - Rouge, Dr. Zeus 38:25 - Freak - Rishi Rich, Jay Sean, Juggy D 41:21 - Mic Break 43:28 - Aghal Ag Amoumine - Takamba (Gulls Dub) 48:32 - Dirt & Blood - Antibalas Afrobeats Orchestra 57:17 - Ghost Walk - Budos Band 59:28 - Mic Break 60:00 - Finish