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with Kunza: The evolution of South Asian sound

Kunza explores the evolution of South Asian music and identity, celebrating the artists who transformed British Asian culture across generations.

New voices. New sounds.

Kunza takes a journey through the evolution of South Asian sound, exploring how music has shaped identity, culture and community across generations.

From iconic voices like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Noor Jehan to British Asian pioneers including Bally Sagoo, Punjabi MC, Alaap, Malkit Singh, Stereo Nation and Cornershop, she celebrates the artists who redefined what South Asian music could be.

Kunza shares the inspiration behind her documentary on British South Asian identity, reflects on migration, representation and cultural appreciation, and uncovers the stories that helped shape the soundtrack of the British South Asian experience.

Produced in Birmingham by Solis Productions for BBC Asian Network.

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1 hour

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Sunday 23:00
BBC Asian Network

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Music Played

  • Pardesi Music Machine

    Pump Up the Bhangra

    • Pump Up the Bhangra.
    • Oriental Star Agencies.

  • Cornershop

    Brimful Of Asha (Norman Cook Remix)

  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

    Yeh Jo Halka Halka Saroor

    • The Best of Khan.
    • Oriental Star Agencies.

  • Noor Jehan

    Chandni Raaten

    • Dupatta.
    • EMI.

  • Panjabi MC & Labh Janjua

    Mundian To Bach Ke

    • Mundian To Bach Ke (Beware Of The Boys).
    • Showbiz/Instant Karma.

  • Rama, Bally Sagoo & Cheshire Cat

    Mera Laung Gawacha

    • Essential Ragga.
    • Oriental Star Agencies.

  • Alaap

    Bhabiye Ni Bhabiye

    • Dance With Alaap.
    • Mutlitone.

  • Alien Kulture

    Culture Crossover

    • Asian Youth / Culture Crossover.
    • Tadpole Records.

  • Malkit Singh

    Jind Mahi

    • Millenium Mixes.
    • Oriental Star Agencies.

  • Shaukat Ali

    Main Walayat Kahnoon Aa Gaya

    • Best Of Shaukat Ali.
    • Oriental Star Agencies Ltd.

  • Bally Jagpal & Shazia Manzoor

    Aaja Sohneya

    • Dark & Dangerous.
    • Moviebox.

  • Coldplay

    Hymn For The Weekend (feat. Beyoncé)

    • A Head Full Of Dreams.
    • Parlophone.

  • Zeus & Rouge

    Don't Be Shy

    • Rouge.
    • Empire Music Limited.

  • Stereo Nation, Taz & Johnnyzee

    Larl Larl Boleeyan

    • Spirits Of Rhythm.
    • Roma ll Limited / Empire Music Limited.

  • Chirag Pehchan

    Rail Gaddi

    • MULTITONE.

  • Heera

    Dowain Jaaniya

    • Cool & Deadly.
    • Arishma Records.

Broadcasts

  • Tuesday 22:00
    BBC Asian Network
  • Sunday 23:00
    BBC Asian Network