Freed Posted October 14, 2007 Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 I found this article in The Observer http://music.guardian.co.uk/omm/story/0,,2188069,00.html It's a potted history of 'UK Bhangra' - it reminded me of these two short films from some old videos I re- discovered recently. The videos are cringe making in the extreme - showing the 'pioneers' of 'Daytime gigs' - 'X-Zecutive Soundz' The Clothes - The Music - The Moves !!!!!!! ALL Shocking ! The Videos are from around 1986 - so many of the people in them are now in their late 40s - and probably have kids of their own - I wonder what their relationship with their kids is like ? Do they give their kids the "freedom" they craved ? HMMMM I wonder ? I know many people on some forums believe the 'Daytime gig' is responsible for all that is wrong in the world today I don't wish to censor anybody BUT Please keep any responses Clean - No death threats - calling people 'Outside' - NO misogynistic replies - namecalling - sweeping statements - and please no 'Ma/Bhen diyan Gaahlan' Ok here goes (I just know I'm gonna regret this) here are the links Chasing Rainbows (Daytimes and Southall Gangs) from Channel 4 c.1986 http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=...68&hl=en-GB Sunday East (Bhangra Funk disco) channel 4 c.1986 http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=...27&hl=en-GB Whistle posse MAKE SOME NOISE !!!!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amrikingh Posted October 14, 2007 Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 lol., freed you living legend loving the Heera tracks! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystical Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 I'm liking the Singh's break dancing. I swear I remember that wall written with "Holy Smokes". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freed Posted October 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 As you all liked the Heera tracks - here is another - this one is from the Asian Pop Awards 1986/7 held at The Dome, Birmingham. Heera won best band. Dhami & Kumar are really working the 'Borat' look and those 'Tom Jones' dance moves ! click to view ; http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=...57&hl=en-GB enjoy ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amrikingh Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 omg, i love you freed its wicked! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystical Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Nothing beats the Disco Bhangra! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singho Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Nothing beats the Disco Bhangra! Except reggae. :-P 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystical Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Except reggae. :-P Yes yess old skool Bally Sagoo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amrikingh Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 ermm, nah 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freed Posted October 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Did someone mention Reggae ? Here are 'The Sahotas' with their reggae inflected 'Akia Smaal' The eagle eyed will see the video is from 'Our' Cilla's 'Surprise Surprise !'. The Sunday night show/Blub Fest, where she made people's 'dreams come true' or reunited families. In this case the lad wanted to play Dholki with a Bhangra band. It's from around 1989. http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=...01&hl=en-GB Here are Apna Sangeet with 'The First ever Bhangra Video' - as you can tell they haven't really got any better. As if they don't say 'Balle Shera Chak de Phattey' enough times. they've got someone dressed up as a lion carrying a plank of wood - Just to bang home the point ! From around 1989 http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=...16&hl=en-GB In case anyone thinks I'm taking the mick and just posting 'cheesy' videos - here are 3 of my all time favourite UK TV Punjabi performances - I never get tired of watching these ; Gurdas Maan - Challa http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=...40&hl=en-GB Great Indian Dancers - http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=...03&hl=en-GB Jagmohan Kaur - Bulle Shah - http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=...89&hl=en-GB Enjoy ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amrikingh Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 LOL hectic videos! Loving the Gurdas Maan one! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singho Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Did someone mention Reggae ? Yes I. Thanks for the videos. This is for you: http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/9/3/1405069/a.ogg Lest you forget that late-80s digital reggae sound! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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