Folk & Funky

Vani Dewan | Episode 14 | Folk & FunkyAmrin & Simran sit down with Vani Dewan, a global bass fusion DJ & Neuroscientist to hear her story on getting started as a DJ, her case study on Ustad Zakir Hussain, the Neuroscience of Music, and more.00:00-05:24 Intro/Getting into DJing 05:24-07:44 Opening for Raaginder 07:44-18:26 Performing in India & Tokyo 18:26-21:21 Getting into Neuroscience 21:21-28:29 Experiment on Ustad Zakir Hussain & Musical Improvisation 28:29-34:29 Studying the effect of Musical Training on the Brain 34:29-37:09 Playhouse & Bhangra & Beats Night Market 37:09-40:02 Musical Nostalgia 40:02-42:30 Emotional Responses to Music & Music Therapy 42:30-44:39 AI in Music 44:39-48:22 Bay vs LA & Vani's Parties48:22-50:23 Up & Coming Desi Female Artists 50:23-51:33 Raaginder is still underrated 51:33-52:41 Shoutout M2RAY 52:41-54:11 CloseInstagram: @vanidewanTiktok: @vani_dewanYouTube: ⁨@vanidewan⁩Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/RmT3dUo3VhEoa9VW1W

Ashi Dholi | Episode 13 | Folk & Funky Amrin & Slamz sit down with Ashi Dholi, one of the premier Dholis in North America, to hear the story of how he started playing Dhol, performing live with Raf-Saperra, learning from Ustaad Lal Singh Bhatti, and more. Instagram: @ashidholi TikTok: @ashi.dholiofficial Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/e6WapW6Ww56AjMcLt2 00:00-02:55 Intro/Ashi's Background 02:55-05:32 Learning from Ustaad Lal Singh Bhatti 05:32-06:15 Parental Support 06:15-07:35 Slamz's Influence on Ashi 07:35-11:09 Life as a Full-Time Dholi 11:09-13:14 Most difficult types of performances as a Dholi 13:14-14:26 Performing with Raf 14:26-15:35 Playing Dhol on a Track 15:35-24:30 Frustrations as a Dholi/DJ 24:30-28:04 Live Dhol Groups 28:04-28:45 The UK Scene 28:45-33:24 Why should people hire a Dholi or Singer? 33:34-36:10 Advice for an up-and-coming Dholi 36:10-37:56 Long term plans 37:56-39:10 Having a Brand as a Dholi 39:10-41:54 How do we differentiate between styles of Dholis? 41:54-47:33 Learning Dhol over the internet? 47:33-53:21 Speed Questions 53:23-54:21 Closing & Gratitude

JK & Bhota Jagpal | Episode 12 | Folk & FunkyUK Bhangra Legends JK & Bhota Jagpal (B21) join Amrin, Simran, and Slamz to discuss getting their start in music, their thoughts on today's Punjabi music, and much more.Instagram: @jk.1 @bhotab21TikTok: @jkgabruSnap: @JKGABRUTwitter: @JK1Bookings:01:57-08:48 JK's Background 08:48-10:17 Working with Tru-Skool 10:17-13:45 Bhota's Background 13:45-16:43 How B21 was formed 16:43-17:25 Songs that Bhota's produced 17:25-19:11 How Bhota learned music 19:11-20:10 Touring and Live Performing 20:10-20:45 Collabing on a track? 20:45-21:30 JK gives Bhota his flowers 21:30-23:30 Bhota producing today? 23:30-27:05 Thoughts on today's Punjabi music 27:05-28:30 JK writes his own songs? 28:30-29:07 What makes Folk music different 29:07- 29:55 JK vocal sample: Hekh & "82" 29:55-31:30 Telling stories through Folk Music 31:30-34:16 Why don't modern artists make more Folk Music? 34:16-36:02 The richness of Punjabi culture, dress, and language 36:02-36:41 Upcoming EP w/Tru-Skool 36:41-38:12 JK's most popular songs 38:12-42:32 Music videos and media today 42:32-43:34 JK performing at Breaking Borders festival in Malta 43:34-46:03 Making it as an artist in today's scene 46:03-46:44 JK's favorite artists 46:45-48:51 Thoughts on the California Punjabi music scene 48:51-50:30 Gabhru Punjab Da Documentary and Hip-Hop Influences 50:30-51:30 JK vocal sample: "Pomp Pomp tha Music" 51:31-52:30 Gratitude 52:30-56:55 Rapid Fire Questions

Japjeet Sandhu | Episode 11 | Folk & FunkyAmrin, Simran, & Slamz sit down with Japjeet Sandhu, a Punjabi vocalist from Dallas TX, talking about her recent work with Raf-Saperra, Wazir, Chani & Moga, and her experience as a Woman in the Punjabi Music Industry. Instagram: @sandhujaps TikTok: @sandhujaps YouTube: @SandhuJaps 00:00-01:00 Intro 01:00-05:30 Japjeet’s background 05:30-12:40 Classical Music Training 12:40-25:25 Working with Raf on “Off Endz” 25:25-27:40 Debating on when to drop music 27:40-34:20 Performing Off Endz in NYC 34:20-35:30 Jay Sean 35:30-40:35 Working with Wazir on “MTCD” 40:35-47:36 Working with Chani & Moga on “Aja” 47:36-48:50 Future Projects 48:50-51:00 Jasmine Sandlas 51:00-52:00 Family Support 52:00-53:00 Full Time Job 53:00-53:45 Going All In? 53:45-56:00 Family Dynamics 56:00-1:00:18 Punjabi Scene in Dallas 1:00:18-1:06:48 Words to an aspiring Female Punjabi Artist 1:06:48-1:10:30 Posting on Social Media 1:10:30-1:12:00 Letting go of control 1:12:00-1:13:00 Female Artist Collaborations & Simar 1:13:30-1:16:40 Fear as a female artist 1:16:40-1:18:15 Being a “pretty girl” in the industry 1:18:15-1:19:40 Jasmine Sandlas at the Yuba City Mela 1:19:40-1:22:10 Getting judged 1:22:10-1:24:45 Jam sessions with family 1:24:45-1:26:59 Raf’s Versatility 1:26:59-1:28:35 Live Vocal Sample 1:28:35-1:29:42 Female Folk Artists, Khushi Kaur 1:29:42-1:30:02 Dream Collaboration 1:30:02-1:34:37 Future Podcast Guest?

Simran, Amrin and Slamz sit down with R Gill, an up-and-coming singer from Sacramento, CA, to discuss social media hate, pushing the Punjabi music scene in California, meeting Sukshinder Shinda, and more.... Instagram: @r_gill23 TikTok: @RGILL YouTube: @r_gill23 Video Editing and Production: Simran Kang & Amrin Dhillon