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Nitin Sawhney acoustic for Svapnagata
Nitin Sawhney is a critically acclaimed music producer in the British Asian music scene today. He has managed to be both award winning and prolific in his musical output. His music is a blend of club beats and world music influences. He has developed a niche for himself in the Asian chill [...]
Navratri in Birmingham
Navratri is the Hindu festival celebrating triumph of good over evil. The term Navratri or Navaratri means nine nights – Nava meaning Nine and Ratri meaning nights. Also known as Durga Puja, Navratri is a social congregation of the Hindu community, especially those from Gujurat and Bengal, who all get together to celebrate the nine [...]
Shahin Badar
DESIblitz shines it’s SpotLight on the award winning British Asian Singer/Songwriter Shahin Badar. She is a unique artist who is well known for her musical collaborations on the international music scene, especially in the Electronica, Breakbeat, Dance, Trance and Asian fusion genres.
Born in Colchester in England to Muslim parents from India, Shahin spent 12 years [...]
GOP Virk
DESIblitz zooms its SpotLight on Punjabi rapper, GOP Virk, from Queens in New York, USA. This guy is living proof that Rap and Bhangra music can be intertwined, to create a sound that is both original and inspiring. Whilst on his UK tour, GOP Virk met up for an exclusive DESIblitz interview and openly talked to us [...]
Miss Pooja UK Extravaganza 2008
Miss Pooja, Geeta Zaildar, Surinder Shinda and others will now definitely be performing on the 27th December 2008 (Ilford) and 31st December 2008 (Birmingham).
Recently, DESIblitz was contacted by the promoters notifying us of all shows as being cancelled but after mutual negotiations between the promoters, venues and artists, these two shows are now NOT cancelled.
So, [...]
Miss Pooja UK Tour Videos
DESIblitz.com had the opportunity to see Miss Pooja live in Birmingham, in the UK. Held at the Conference Suite, in West Bromwich, Miss Pooja and her troop entertained a full house.
Miss Pooja along with Preet Brar, Manjit Rupowalia and Geeta Zaildar sang some of their famous duets. Songs like the popular ‘Seeti Marke’ and the [...]
Signature show Britain’s Got Talent
The final of the Britain’s Got Talent show on UK’s ITV channel took place on the evening of 31st May 2008 with ten acts competing to win the prize of £100,000 and the lifetime chance to perform at the annual Royal Variety Show, in front of Prince Charles.
Included in the ten finalists were Signature, a [...]
Bollywood Dreams Dancers
The Bollywood Dreams Dancers are a dance troop that dazzle audiences with their panache and unique style. The group performs to bollywood songs and music to give crowds a sparkling mix of colourful costumes, a distinct look and delightful choreography.
Performing all over the UK and running a dance academy is a dream that’s come true [...]
Scottish Academy of Asian Arts
The Scottish Academy of Asian Arts is a centre of excellence, focused on the promotion of South Asian and Multi-ethnic performing and visual arts.
The organisation has gone through changes from originally being set-up as the Asian Artistes Association in 1976 to a fully established limited company with charitable status in 1999.
The SAAA delivers a continous [...]