Reggae has been one of the most notable influences on the modern
bhangra scene. Apache Indian is the most popular example but on a
local level, bhangra DJs in Toronto have always rocked the party
with a lot of dancehall cuts. I've been to a couple community events
where the kids started kicking microphone battles on the ragga tip
over bhangra music. My favourite though was a Punjabi wedding I
attended this summer - as the groom rode in on his horse, he was
accompanied by 5 dholak players (dholak is one of the main drum
instruments in traditional bhangra) and a local Scottish bagpipe
band - hype!
shanti,
ashwin
ashwin@visgen.com