Episode 34: Basement Bhangra and Beyond: A Conversation with Rekha Malhotra (DJ Rekha)

In this conversation, Philip spends time with Rekha Malhotra aka DJ Rekha, renowned producer, curator, and activist. They discuss the origins of Basement Bhangra, Bollywood Disco Club night and how hip hop, queer culture and NYC influenced their work. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: James Baldwin “Nothing Personal” Rekha’s Drop: Yes, We Mean Literally Abolish the Police by Miriam Kaba Home Cooking Podcast by Samin Nosrat and Hrishikesh Hirway Special Guest: Rekha 'DJ Rekha' Malhotra .