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Amrin, Simran, & Slamz

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

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  • S1 · E16
    September 22 · 1 hr 6 min

    Seven Singh | Episode 16 | Folk & Funky | Panjabi Podcasts 2026

    Seven Singh | Episode 16 | Folk & Funky | Panjabi Podcasts 2026 Amrin, Simran, & Slamz chat with Seven Singh, a Bay Area based Photographer & Videographer on the Panjabi photography scene, hot takes on Panjabi music, and more. Instagram: @sevensinghh sevensingh.com 00:00-01:02 Intro 01:02-02:42 Getting Started 02:42-05:18 The Journey of a Young Creator 05:18-08:15 Intentions Behind Content Creation 08:15-10:50 Navigating the Panjabi Creator Space 10:50-12:42 The Role of Authenticity in Art 12:42-17:45 Building a Portfolio and Making Music Videos 17:28-19:47 Sports Photography 19:47-22:15 AI In Photography 22:15-24:57 The role of Folk music in today’s Panjabi scene 24:47-26:46 Breaking Borders DJ Complaints 26:46-29:04 Panjabi Hip-Hope and Songwriting 29:04-30:02 Saturation in the Scene 30:02-31:43 Raj Hayre 31:43-35:26 Curating Playlists and DJ Sets 35:26-38:28 Raf-Saperra 38:28-39:00 Karan Aujla 39:00-44:00 Live Events for Panjabi Creators 44:00-44:41 Professional Photography with an iPhone 44:42-49:17 Is AP Dhillon a Bollywood singer? 49:17-53:15 Comparing Panjabi artists to music superstars 53:15-55:59 The next generation of artists 55:59-59:42 Underrated artists 59:42-1:02:40 Engagement over Numbers 1:02:40-1:04:20 More underrated artists 1:04:20-1:05:27 Conclusion

  • S1 · E15
    April 1 · 29 min

    Folk & Funky Live | Episode 15

    Amrin, Simran, & Slamz hit the stage for their first live show featuring ​⁠G Sidhu & ​⁠JK. 00:00-05:46 Introductions 05:46-07:23 G Sidhu's Punjabi World Order 07:23-08:51 JK's Art of Panjab 08:51-11:30 Incorporating Folk Elements into today's music 11:30-13:10 Kaos Productions 13:10-15:30 Preserving Punjab 15:30-19:00 Pressures of Social Media 19:00-22:13 Mental Health 22:13-23:19 Legacy 23:19-23:45 Performing for the Culture 23:45-26:49 Shouting out our favorite artists 26:49-29:02 What we can expect for live performances Special Thanks: G Sidhu JK Kaos Productions Ashi Dholi Dholi Jag Johr Jawani Da Gagu Media HappyD Productions DasveensFilm Stablefilms Ruh Productions Davindra Singh Sunny Banga Par Weezy Sukh Nagra Anakhi Drip Cornerstone Berkeley

  • Oct 23, 2025 · 54 min

    Vani Dewan | Episode 14 | Folk & Funky | Punjabi Podcasts 2025

    Vani Dewan | Episode 14 | Folk & Funky Amrin & 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 effect of Musical Training on the Brain 34:29-37:09 Playhouse & Bhangra & Beats Night Market 37:09-40:02 Musical Nostalgia 40:02-42:30 Emotional Responses to Music & Music Therapy 42:30-44:39 AI in Music 44:39-48:22 Bay vs LA & Vani's Parties 48:22-50:23 Up & Coming Desi Female Artists 50:23-51:33 Raaginder is still underrated 51:33-52:41 Shoutout M2RAY 52:41-54:11 Close Instagram: @vanidewan Tiktok: @vani_dewan YouTube: ⁨@vanidewan⁩ Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/RmT3dUo3VhEoa9VW1W

  • Aug 21, 2025 · 54 min

    Ashi Dholi | Episode 13 | Folk & Funky | Punjabi Podcasts 2025

    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 Slamz's Influence on Ashi 07:35-11:09 Life as a Full-Time Dholi 11:09-13:14 Most difficult types of performances as a Dholi 13:14-14:26 Performing with Raf 14:26-15:35 Playing Dhol on a Track 15:35-24:30 Frustrations as a Dholi/DJ 24:30-28:04 Live Dhol Groups 28:04-28:45 The UK Scene 28:45-33:24 Why should people hire a Dholi or Singer? 33:34-36:10 Advice for an up-and-coming Dholi 36:10-37:56 Long term plans 37:56-39:10 Having a Brand as a Dholi 39:10-41:54 How do we differentiate between styles of Dholis? 41:54-47:33 Learning Dhol over the internet? 47:33-53:21 Speed Questions 53:23-54:21 Closing & Gratitude

  • S1 · E12
    Jun 10, 2025 · 56 min

    JK & Bhota Jagpal | Episode 12 | Folk & Funky | Punjabi Podcasts 2025

    JK & Bhota Jagpal | Episode 12 | Folk & Funky UK 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 @bhotab21 TikTok: @jkgabru Snap: @JKGABRU Twitter: @JK1 Bookings: 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 19:11-20:10 Touring and Live Performing 20:10-20:45 Collabing on a track? 20:45-21:30 JK gives Bhota his flowers 21:30-23:30 Bhota producing today? 23:30-27:05 Thoughts on today's Punjabi music 27:05-28:30 JK writes his own songs? 28:30-29:07 What makes Folk music different 29:07- 29:55 JK vocal sample: Hekh & "82" 29:55-31:30 Telling stories through Folk Music 31:30-34:16 Why don't modern artists make more Folk Music? 34:16-36:02 The richness of Punjabi culture, dress, and language 36:02-36:41 Upcoming EP w/Tru-Skool 36:41-38:12 JK's most popular songs 38:12-42:32 Music videos and media today 42:32-43:34 JK performing at Breaking Borders festival in Malta 43:34-46:03 Making it as an artist in today's scene 46:03-46:44 JK's favorite artists 46:45-48:51 Thoughts on the California Punjabi music scene 48:51-50:30 Gabhru Punjab Da Documentary and Hip-Hop Influences 50:30-51:30 JK vocal sample: "Pomp Pomp tha Music" 51:31-52:30 Gratitude 52:30-56:55 Rapid Fire Questions

  • S1 · E11
    Apr 15, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min

    Japjeet Sandhu | Episode 11 | Folk & Funky

    Japjeet Sandhu | Episode 11 | Folk & Funky Amrin, 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 drop music 27:40-34:20 Performing Off Endz in NYC 34:20-35:30 Jay Sean 35:30-40:35 Working with Wazir on “MTCD” 40:35-47:36 Working with Chani & Moga on “Aja” 47:36-48:50 Future Projects 48:50-51:00 Jasmine Sandlas 51:00-52:00 Family Support 52:00-53:00 Full Time Job 53:00-53:45 Going All In? 53:45-56:00 Family Dynamics 56:00-1:00:18 Punjabi Scene in Dallas 1:00:18-1:06:48 Words to an aspiring Female Punjabi Artist 1:06:48-1:10:30 Posting on Social Media 1:10:30-1:12:00 Letting go of control 1:12:00-1:13:00 Female Artist Collaborations & Simar 1:13:30-1:16:40 Fear as a female artist 1:16:40-1:18:15 Being a “pretty girl” in the industry 1:18:15-1:19:40 Jasmine Sandlas at the Yuba City Mela 1:19:40-1:22:10 Getting judged 1:22:10-1:24:45 Jam sessions with family 1:24:45-1:26:59 Raf’s Versatility 1:26:59-1:28:35 Live Vocal Sample 1:28:35-1:29:42 Female Folk Artists, Khushi Kaur 1:29:42-1:30:02 Dream Collaboration 1:30:02-1:34:37 Future Podcast Guest?

  • S1 · E10
    Mar 11, 2025 · 1 hr 39 min

    R Gill | Episode 10 | Folk & Funky

    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

  • S1 · E9
    Feb 26, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

    DJ Jesta | Episode 9 | Folk & Funky

    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_jesta Soundcloud: DJ Jesta Website: https://jestaentertainment.com.au/ YouTube: Jesta Entertainment (@Jesta85) Editing and Production: Simran Kang & Amrin Dhillon

  • S1 · E7
    Oct 15, 2024 · 50 min

    Rav-E Sandhu | Episode 7 | Folk and Funky

    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_esandhu TikTok: @Rav-E Sandhu Soundcloud: Rav - E Sandhu Twitter: @Rav_E Website: https://www.rav-esandhu.com/

  • S1 · E6
    Sep 26, 2024 · 59 min

    Episode 6: The Big Three

    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.

  • S1 · E5
    Aug 7, 2024 · 1 hr 14 min

    Episode 5: Slamz

    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: https://soundcloud.com/SLAMZDJ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7w7YclbcYtPqHDbrkMG3U2?si=gE0YjKoMSJyZvneKuQS-BQ&nd=1&dlsi=066a65c90f8440cb Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/slamz/1536475863 Bookings: slamzdj@gmail.com (or DM) Director: Jasdeep Kang Creative Assistant: Lakhvir Kang Editors: Simran Kang, Amrin Dhillon, Jasdeep Kang

  • S1 · E3
    May 6, 2024 · 27 min

    Episode 3: Diljit Makes History

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

  • Mar 3, 2024 · 11 min

    Episode 1: Folk & Funky

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

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