Bhangragga is a slang term for the style of music incorporating elements of Bhangra and dancehall reggae (or Raggamuffin, from the JamaicanPatois for "scoundrel"). The sound is very Indian) vocals delivered in the clipped style associated with Dancehall - and sometimes including the Patois of the latter style. This style is almost exclusively a British phenomenon, as the two cultures involved in its genesis mix reasonably freely there. The most successful exponent, however, is Apache Indian, who had a world-wide hit with "Boom-Shak-A-Lak", which was included on the soundtrack to the film "Dumb and Dumber". The style is also known as Bhangramuffin and may also be known as Bhangra-wine.
Ever since the U.K.-based bhangramuffin singer became, as he puts it, "hotter than vindaloo," reggae seems to have become a dominant spice in the bhangra mix.
After Friday and Saturday performances by Trinidad's chutney soca star Rikki and U.K. ghazal singer Najma, whose 1987 album Qareeb remains a classic of the genre, Sunday is given over to such Toronto talents as Vineeta, Dhamak and Punjabi By Nature.
Already local club favorites, Punjabi By Nature are just back from the Vancouver Folk Festival, where they introduced their bhangramuffin sound to more than 15,000 dancing fools on Jericho Beach.
Past attendees have included Sir Trevor Brooking, Kapil Dev, Mike Gatting, Arvind Parmar, current and ex-Premiership footballers, members of the Indian national cricket team and a host of other stars from the world of sport.
Leading lights from the entertainment industry have also performed at this glittering event including pop diva Jamelia, R and B heartthrobs Damage, chartbusting sensation Raghav and 'bhangramuffin' Apache Indian, says the release.
The SET Sports Personality of the Year Awards are voted for by members of the public around the world.
Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Want to know more? Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:
Press Releases |
Feeds |
Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the
GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms, 1022, m