EP35 - Harry Matharu: From Ashoka to Daljit – 30 Years of UK Bhangra Mastery
Description
In EP35 of The Raj Kaul Podcast, Raj sits down with UK Bhangra keyboard legend Harry Matharu—a musician who’s played with Ashoka Group, XLNC, Safri Boys, and most recently, joined Diljit Dosanjh’s world tour.
🎹 From growing up in Handsworth surrounded by music to performing live with a 100-person tour crew, Harry reflects on:
His musical roots in the Ashoka Group
The golden era of UK Bhangra and the band explosion of the '90s
Why the live band scene declined—and how to revive it
What it's really like performing with Diljit Dosanjh in front of 20,000 fans
How today's live bands can compete with DJs using loops & technology
A call to the next generation to pick up real instruments
Whether you’re an old-school Bhangra fan, aspiring musician, or lover of Punjabi music, this episode is packed with real stories and hard-earned wisdom.
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