Asian Vibes London
From the rubble of race and class conflict in the 1980s emerged a new breed of British Asian artist – politically sensitive, culturally complex and musically radical. Realising the need to develop their own voice to reflect the aspirations and fears that were relevant to the evolving British landscape, these young people developed a style of music and fashion that would go on to define and inspire future generations.
The film documents a whole range of personalities, from Bhangra pioneer Kuljit Bhamra to TJ Rehmi, Cornershop, Asian Dub Foundation, FunDaMental, Apache Indian, Shiva Sound System and Swami.
Asian Vibes Bombay
In Mumbai, what was old was made new again as an emerging DJ culture in the 70s rewired Bollywood film music. This electrifying documentary explores new forms of sound emerging from the frenetic metropolis – from rickshaw drivers flexing their bass speakers to dissident hip-hop DJs merging turntables with tablas, Asian Vibes Bombay is a pop riot. Featuring Bappi Lahiri, Kersi Lord and others.
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