Folk & Funky

Seven Singh | Episode 16 | Folk & Funky | Panjabi Podcasts 2026Amrin, Simran, & Slamz chat with Seven Singh, a Bay Area based Photographer & Videographer on the Panjabi photography scene, hot takes on Panjabi music, and more.Instagram: @sevensinghhsevensingh.com00:00-01:02 Intro01:02-02:42 Getting Started02:42-05:18 The Journey of a Young Creator05:18-08:15 Intentions Behind Content Creation08:15-10:50 Navigating the Panjabi Creator Space10:50-12:42 The Role of Authenticity in Art12:42-17:45 Building a Portfolio and Making Music Videos17:28-19:47 Sports Photography19:47-22:15 AI In Photography22:15-24:57 The role of Folk music in today’s Panjabi scene24:47-26:46 Breaking Borders DJ Complaints26:46-29:04 Panjabi Hip-Hope and Songwriting29:04-30:02 Saturation in the Scene30:02-31:43 Raj Hayre31:43-35:26 Curating Playlists and DJ Sets 35:26-38:28 Raf-Saperra38:28-39:00 Karan Aujla39:00-44:00 Live Events for Panjabi Creators44:00-44:41 Professional Photography with an iPhone44:42-49:17 Is AP Dhillon a Bollywood singer?49:17-53:15 Comparing Panjabi artists to music superstars53:15-55:59 The next generation of artists55:59-59:42 Underrated artists59:42-1:02:40 Engagement over Numbers1:02:40-1:04:20 More underrated artists1:04:20-1:05:27 Conclusion

Amrin, Simran, & Slamz hit the stage for their first live show featuring ​⁠G Sidhu & ​⁠JK.00:00-05:46 Introductions 05:46-07:23 G Sidhu's Punjabi World Order 07:23-08:51 JK's Art of Panjab 08:51-11:30 Incorporating Folk Elements into today's music 11:30-13:10 Kaos Productions 13:10-15:30 Preserving Punjab 15:30-19:00 Pressures of Social Media 19:00-22:13 Mental Health 22:13-23:19 Legacy 23:19-23:45 Performing for the Culture 23:45-26:49 Shouting out our favorite artists 26:49-29:02 What we can expect for live performancesSpecial Thanks:G SidhuJKKaos ProductionsAshi DholiDholi JagJohr Jawani DaGagu MediaHappyD ProductionsDasveensFilmStablefilmsRuh ProductionsDavindra SinghSunny BangaPar WeezySukh NagraAnakhi DripCornerstone Berkeley

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

Simran and Amrin sit down with DJ Jesta (Jaskurn Singh Gosal), a world-renowned Australian DJ and producer with over 15 years of experience in the music industry. Jesta is known for producing the hit album "Nachne Da Mazza" featuring Bakshi Billa, as well as last year's hit track "Patola" with Raf-Saperra.Instagram: @dj_jestaSoundcloud: DJ JestaWebsite: https://jestaentertainment.com.au/YouTube: Jesta Entertainment (@Jesta85)Editing and Production: Simran Kang & Amrin Dhillon

Slamz, Simran, and Amrin sit down for a recap of 2024.

Simran, Amrin, and Slamz sit down with Rav-E Sandhu, a Northern California DJ and producer. Rav-E is the resident DJ of the "Bhangra & Beats" Night Market in San Francisco and recently released a brand new Bhangra EP titled "Horizons".Instagram: @rav_esandhuTikTok: @Rav-E SandhuSoundcloud: Rav - E SandhuTwitter: @Rav_EWebsite: https://www.rav-esandhu.com/