BBC Asian Network profiles some of the Asian music scene’s biggest musical players
picking the acts to appear on BBC TWO’s Desi DNA in February.
Desi DNA & Asian Network Presents is a multi platform Asian music collaboration
spanning DAB digital radio, online, mobile and tv. For the first time full performances from the gig
will be available to digital tv viewers via the red button from any BBC channel between 13th and 20th February.
Desi DNA & BBC Asian Network presents, introduces the first of two programmes from a specially recorded showcase presented by Adil Ray and Bobby Friction.
The new album has been created with sounds that have been picked up and
experimented on the dance floor throughout Jas Dhingra’s musical career.
Each tune has been inspired by a different genre of music, retaining the essence of
traditional Bhangra through the vocals, instruments or scripts. Vocal talent includes the
highly rated singer Mukki G, (other singers) and vocalist Sonia Panesar who has recently
risen to fame featuring on the Swami album.
Alongside the vocalists we have the Mixaholics themselves, dhol players and MCs
who have aided Jas Dhingra along his career.