RepresentAsian

Ater a break, the RepresentAsian podcast is back! Safiya and Yusuf dust off their microphones after feeling compelled to share thoughts and feelings about recent events - including a Somerset House fire and race riots across the UK.

We're joined by Amsterdam born, Indo - Caribbean DJ, producer and blogger, Mo Wrights. Desi Island Disc: https://open.spotify.com/track/0SKjyWMX4fXxyVXkgGhdVM?si=a22f567b68d44e47 Debut Single: https://open.spotify.com/track/7xEYbgQbKtib6SoaXbGG9R?si=49581b22b0f341cf

Fresh off the back of his Warehouse Project debut alongside Ben UFO, Four Tet and Jyoty, we catch up with one of our favourite DJ and producers. We hear about new music on More Time, Pound Shop Edits, Bubblin and lots more.

We sit down with Rav, one half of Panjabi Hit Squad to discuss his work at the forefront of the South Asian underground this past 20 years. Plus, Safiya reflects on her experience at Amsterdam Dance Event. RESOURCES FOR PALESTINE: Historians to Youtube / read: Avi Schlaim Ilian Pappe Norman Finklestein Noam Chomsky Links: https://twitter.com/BtSIsrael https://twitter.com/btselem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoFjbnvkmQ0 - Amnesty International https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MknerYjob0w - AJ+ https://www.map.org.uk/

At the height of festival season, we're joined by the amazing Gracie T, who shares the highs and lows of viral Boiler Rooms and their incredible work with The Beatriarchy. We also ask: are diverse lineups limited to grassroots collectives? We're also on TikTok! Follow us: RepresentAsian_UK

We're back with a new season! We dive into the story of DJ, producer and writer, Works of Intent. We discuss his beginnings as a producer and his open letter to RA, a seminal piece that changed the face of the UK's dance music press. Listen now. To read the articles discussed throughout this episode, head to: https://worksofintent.com/

Our final episode of season 2 and 2022! We end on a high with the incredible G33, who is part of the Girls Don't Sync collective. We chat about the less glamorous side of DJing, conserving mental health and plans for 2023.

After we linked up at our joint night in Bristol, we sat down with two of the Daytimers crew. We have a lovely chat with Chandé and yourboykiran about the power of a collective, expanding beyond music and their own exciting projects. Come to Pound Shop Edits on 17th Dec: https://ra.co/events/1621191

Ahead of the third instalment, we're joined by Dhruva and Almass - core organisers behind our favourite festival showcasing South Asian talent. We discuss the next party and Pakistan's recent Boiler Room.

We're joined by longstanding promoter, DJ and Bhangra enthusiast DJ Rekha for a quick education on the genre and how it developed from its origins. Plus some chit chat about our recent club nights.

We're joined by the all rounder Arthi; who is a stellar DJ, dancer, Rinse FM host and economic correspondent for The Times. Desi Island Disc - AR Rahman: Chinna Chinna Asai @arthinachiappan

Just like Spring, our BRAND NEW SZN HAS SPRUNG. We talk to DJ, radio host and all around creative Anu & recap our debut, sold out night at Crofters Rights in Bristol. P.S. we got a mf sponsor, so this is the last time you'll hear us through our budget mics. Thanks to Greenleaf Catering x

We wrap up the year that is 2021.

We discuss the recent Dialled In festival & chat to Naz about South Asians in the alternative scene. @naztoorbally @dialledin_

We talk to DJ & TV personality Ryan Lanji about his night Hungama, winning the Netflix show "The Big Flower Fight" and the importance of curating spaces for the South Asian LGBTQIA+ community.

Marissa Malik aka Manuka Honey joins us to talk about challenging stereotypes, building a brand and how they started DJing. Plus, we talk about Riz Ahmed, returning to the club and reggaeton.

We deep dive into the Bhangra day timer movement that took place in the 80s and 90s. Plus, we discuss the UK Gov Race Report and industry white washing. Source material: https://www.thefader.com/2017/01/10/british-asian-daytimers-history-riz-ahmed https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/mar/14/day-timers-the-afternoon-club-events-that-brought-young-british-asians-together https://thewire.in/culture/in-pictures-bradfords-bhangra-daytimers https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-50661868 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/apr/10/strictly-bhangra-daytimers-british-asians

Ep 1 - Ahadadream & Mark Machado (South Asian Audio Creatives) by RepresentAsian