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 Jenny Johal 00:00 - Mic Break 01:35 - Mutiyaar Jatt Di - Jenny Johal 04:38 - Patake - Sunanda 08:07 - Yaari Jatti Di - Jenny Johal 11:16 - Narma - Jenny Johal 14:40 - Bill Akh - Sunanda 19:40 - Paranda - Kaur B, JSL Singh 23:07 - Nath Dig Pey - PBN, Bambi & Raj Bains 31:10 - Aaja Boliyan - Gunjan 35:06 - 2 Seater - Nindy Kaur 38:44 - Painkiller - Miss Pooja 42:06 - Mic Break 43:20 - Sherni - Hard Kaur 46:48 - Dum Maro Dum - Falu 51:13 - Browngirl - Aradana 55:21 - Scape No.3 - Anjali 58:16 - Outro 60:07 - Finish