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 Naag - Jazzy B 00:00 - Mic Break 01:35 - Naag The Third - Jazzy B 06:56 - Naag 2 - Jazzy B and Popsy 12:23 - Naag - Jazzy B 18:08 - Angrezi Wali Madam - Kulwinder Billa, Dr. Zeus & Shipra 22:37 - Laddu - Jasmine Sandlas, Garry Sandhu 26:34 - 3 Pegg - Shary Maan 29:53 - Chete Karda 2 (feat. Fateh & Desi Crew) - Resham Singh Anmol 34:00 - Desi Girls Do it Better - RaOoL, Jaz Dhami 37:17 - Naina (featuring Mickey Singh & DJ Hark) - PropheC 41:01 - Mic Break 44:24 - Aaja - Swet Shop Boys 47:43 - Naag (Charles Bosco Refix Friction Lab) - Jazzy B 50:50 - Watch My Naag - Dutty Chutney Crew 56:00 - Air Wave di Rani - Dutty Chutney Crew 59:45 - Outro 60:46 - Finish