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Folk & Funky

Amrin, Simran, & Slamz

Co-hosts Amrin, Simran, and Slamz sit down with the brightest figures in Punjabi music.

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Vani Dewan | Episode 14 | Folk & Funky | Punjabi...

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2025/10/23

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

54:21

Ashi Dholi | Episode 13 | Folk & Funky | Punjabi...

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2025/08/21

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

56:55

JK & Bhota Jagpal | Episode 12 | Folk & Funky |...

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2025/06/10

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

94:36

Japjeet Sandhu | Episode 11 | Folk & Funky

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2025/04/15

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

99:57

R Gill | Episode 10 | Folk & Funky

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2025/03/11

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

65:39

DJ Jesta | Episode 9 | Folk & Funky

Folk & Funky ·

2025/02/26

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

70:13

2024 Recap | Episode 8 | Folk & Funky | New Podcasts...

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2025/01/06

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

50:40

Rav-E Sandhu | Episode 7 | Folk and Funky

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2024/10/15

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/

59:53

Episode 6: The Big Three

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2024/09/26

Simran, Amrin, and Slamz gather for a second time, this time as co-hosts, to discuss the recent and upcoming concerts in California, the controversy surrounding a classic Punjabi artist, and more.

74:47

Episode 5: Slamz

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2024/08/07

Amrin & Simran sit down with Amar Gill, aka SLAMZ, to discuss his career as a Dholi turned DJ, growing up in Yuba City, his relationship with Jazzy B, his vision for the future of the Panjabi Music Industry, and more. SLAMZ is a Yuba City based DJ and Producer specializing in Panjabi Music & Hip-Hop. His mixtapes can be heard on Soundcloud, and his tracks are available on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, and Soundcloud. Youtube: @slamzdj Instagram: @slamzdj Soundcloud:

20:31

Episode 4: Raf Saperra, Harsh Likhari, Talwiinder

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2024/05/21

Amrin & Simran discuss the recent wave of Punjabi music, including the cultural significance of Raf's 5 Deadly Venomz, the potential of Harsh Likhari, and more.

27:38

Episode 3: Diljit Makes History

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2024/05/06

Simran and Amrin discuss Diljit Dosanjh's record breaking performance in Vancouver, AP Dhillon's Coachella performance, and the legacy of Amar Singh Chamkila.

43:50

Episode 2: 2023 Panjabi Music Highlights

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2024/03/24

Simran & Amrin discuss their favorite moments from the Punjabi Music Industry in 2023

11:28

Episode 1: Folk & Funky

Folk & Funky ·

2024/03/03

Amrin & Simran introduce the podcast and give a preview of what's to come...

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