Bhangra, But For Everybody

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  Who is Ranjit Bawa? Exploring the Voice of Modern Punjabi Pop 05.10.2026 8min

  Join me as I explore the high-energy, folk-infused style of Ranjit Bawa. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to Punjabi pop, this episode breaks down why his music is a staple in workout playlists. Listen to his latest track "Tha Tha," along with fan favorites "Sher Marna" and "Reh Bachke," and discover the story behind one of the most recognisble voices in modern Punjabi music.
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  Who is Shipra Goyal and listen to her new track Ramla 02.10.2026 6min

  If you love Punjabi music, this episode is for you! Today, I am diving into the latest track by the incredibly talented Shipra Goyal and exploring her musical journey.In this podcast:0:00 - Introduction to Shipra Goyal0:30 - Playing her brand new track, "Ramla"2:15 - A look into Shipra's background, from her classical roots in New Delhi to her Bollywood debut4:00 - Playing one of my personal favorites, "East to West" (featuring Khan Bhaini)About Shipra Goyal: Born in New Delhi to a family of musicians, Shipra is a versatile artist singing in Hindi, Punjabi, and English. Her genres span pop, dance, and Sufi. You might also know her from her hit song "Ishq Bulave" or her acting in the Punjabi drama Great Sardar.
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  Sign up to October to December 2026 at Northwood School 02.10.2026 3min

  The classes for this quarter:Tuesday 6th OctoberTuesday 13th OctoberTuesday 3rd NovemberTuesday 10th NovemberTuesday 17th NovemberTuesday 24th NovemberTuesday 8th DecemberTuesday 15h DecemberTuesday 22nd December£25 for individuals or £50 for bring a friend (i.e. two of you). Message me [email protected] to get one of the 22 spaces.
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  The Pungra Story, So Far 25.09.2026 24min

  Every fitness format started somewhere unexpected. Pungra started with a mistaken pronuncation — and a user-focused technology professional, who can't let it go until he's fixed it properly.
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  Fire by Dangg 25.09.2026 3min

  In this episode, I discuss the current state of Punjabi music and why I believe it has reached a world-class level. I also explore the decline of traditional ethnic Punjabi music, commonly known as bhangra. To illustrate where the genre is headed, I take a closer look at the track "Fire" by Dangg as a prime example of the future of Punjabi music.
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  Why Cultural Understanding is Vital For Peace - What happened in New Zealand is not peaceful 22.12.2025 14min

  The streets of South Auckland, recently became a theater for a deeply jarring confrontation. On a Saturday afternoon in December 2025, a peaceful Nagar Kirtan—a traditional Sikh religious procession—was met by a group calling themselves the “True Patriots of NZ.”As the Sikh community moved forward with hymns and offers of free food, they were blocked by approximately 50 protesters performing a Haka. Banners reading “This is New Zealand, not India” were unfurled, and shouts of “Jesus is our true God” echoed through the air.For many watching, the scene was a painful irony. The Haka, a sacred Māori expression of identity and challenge, was being used as a shield for exclusionary rhetoric. Meanwhile, the Sikh community, which has been part of the New Zealand fabric for over a century, was being treated as a foreign “invading force.”This incident is a symptom of a much larger issue: a lack of mutual understanding that threatens to create a racial divide where there should be a bridge.To move forward, we must take a “deeper dive” into the shared history, values, and contributions of both the New Zealand people and the Punjabi diaspora.
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  The Future of My Fitness Classes, no more Punjabi music, for a while 17.12.2025 11min

  I discuss the upcoming changes to my fitness classes at Better GLL, specifically the transition from using personal music licenses to Power Music by March 1st.
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  Barota, The Kidd and Sidhu Moosewala 29.11.2025 7min

  The meaning of the song is “even though I am strong like a tree, you have uprooted me”.Who is The Kidd? His name is Gagandeep Singh and he is from Mohali in Punjab. He has collaborated with many artists. I find his music to be consistently fantastic. About Sidhu Moosewala. The first detail to know is that he was murdered in May 2022. It does feel strange that many years after his murder, there are tracks being released, but I guess this is a testament to how busy he kept himself before his death by recording many vocals. He was ahead of his time. When reading his name people who are not in the know pronounce it as Sidhu Moose Wala. However, those in the know, which includes you now, are aware that the local pronunciation involves to drop the w, meaning the pronunciation is Sidhu Moose arla. His name is Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, and he was born in the village of Moose in Punjab. Hence his name is Sidhu of Moose, in other words, our man from Moose, Sidhu Moose arla. To say that Sidhu Moose arla was a sensation is an understatement. In the short time that he rose to fame and created his music, he has managed to significantly modernise Punjabi music; impacting the way many other Punjabi artists approach their musical style. The youth of Punjab were waiting for something, and Sidhu Moose arla gave it to them. He died too early, but his impact on Punjabi music will last for a very long time. I play many of his songs in my class, so I will leave you with one of my favourites which is a collaboration between him and Gulab Sidhu, who I just played in Qaal. Actually this was the first time i discovered how great Gulab Sidhu is, like I said, there’s plenty for me to say about him in the future. Stay subscribed or following.
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  Dharmendra passed away, but how is his name pronounced? 25.11.2025 1min

  Sadly an Indian movie icon died. Be one of the few people that knows how to pronounce his name correctly.The actor that is sitting on the back of this bike, died aged 89.Who is he?He was a Punjabi man. Don’t believe me, look on Wikipedia. Born on 8th December 1935, his name is often incorrectly mispronounced as Duhmindra. But this is an incorrect pronunciation. So perhaps it’s time to learn how to say his name correctly. You know respect, and all that?His name, when written in Punjabi, starts with this letter, known as a dhadda, it is pronounced with a Tee sound, not a Dee sound. His name is not the only Punjabi word that is pronounced incorrectly. The famous drum is correctly pronounced tall, not dhol. People who have this Punjabi name are not called dhillon, it is tillor. This name is thami, not dharmi. And for these sames reasons, the superb actor who sadly died, is called Tarmindra, not darmindra. Found that interesting? Others might too. Share it, I don’t mind.
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  Is confusing bhangra and bollywood a racial slur? 09.11.2025 16min

  My reaction to Strictly Come Dancing sequence in which the post on Instagram suggest this is 'Bollywood', although it has nothing to do with Bollywood.
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  Reaction to Jazzy B, Gurlez Akthar and Gulab Sidhu 29.10.2025 10min

  Listen to the three tracks and my reaction:Snake Charmer Kudi by Jazzy B and Desi FrenzyPeeti Vich by Gurlez Akthar and Harby SanghaDuniya by Sikander and Gulab Sidhu
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  Physical energy, pH and Cronometer - Ravi Sandhu and Ravi Swaitch 28.09.2025 29min

  Ravi Sandhu and Ravi Swaitch shared two favourite Punjabi songs by Diljit Dosanjh and Jazzy B. Ravi Swaitch explains his fitness journey and how joining the gym hasn't presented the results he was hoping for in his fat reduction so far. Ravi Sandhu explains the role of energy, pH balance and challenges Ravi Swaitch to start using Cronometer to planning his eating habits.
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  Let's Get More Men (Gabru) Into Dance-Fitness 11.08.2025 7min

  Listen to three tracks about gabrus.
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  Reaction to MF Gabhru by Karan Aujla 02.08.2025 2min

  Mind the swearing in this catchy track with an awesome video
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  Tell Me by Karan Aujla and OneRepublic 01.03.2025 3min

  Check out this collaboration.
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  Galbaat by Gulab Sidhu and Harf Cheema 05.02.2025

  Listen to this fantastic new track.
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  Reh Bachke by Ranjit Bawa 05.02.2025

  Listen to Ranjit Bawa's latest track, Reh Bachke
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  Lakk Akkh by Gurnam Bhullar and Amber Kaur 15.01.2025 2min

  Check out this new track, which has a beautifully crafted video.
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  Lahore by Gulab Sidhu and the Partition of India 20.11.2024 20min

  The Partition of India, which occurred on 14-15 August 1947, divided British India into two independent dominions: India and Pakistan. This event was driven by the two-nation theory, which argued that Muslims and Hindus were distinct and irreconcilable communities requiring separate states. The partition led to a massive displacement of between 10 and 20 million people and widespread sectarian violence. This track by Gulab Sidhu is a love song in which he is describing that he has a connection to someone from before the partition of 1947.
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  Wavy by Karan Aujla 20.11.2024 12min

  Karan Aujla is an Indian singer, rapper and songwriter, born in 1997. He rose to prominence within Punjabi music and is now based in Canada. Aujla started his career writing songs for other artists, including Jassi Gill, Deep Jandu and Elly Mangat. In 2016, he released his debut song "Property of Punjab". His breakthrough came in 2018 with "Don't Worry", his first song to chart in the UK. Aujla's success continued into the 2020s, with many of his singles reaching the UK Asian chart, including "Jhanjar", "Red Eyes" and "So Far". In 2021, his debut album, "Bacthafucup", was released, reaching number 20 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart. In 2024, he became the first Punjabi artist featured in Apple Music's Up Next program. Aujla has also received a Juno nomination for Breakthrough Artist of the Year. He is known for international hits like "Tauba Tauba" and "Wavy".