Folk & Funky

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

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

    23/10/2025

    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

    54 min
  2. Ashi Dholi | Episode 13 | Folk & Funky | Punjabi Podcasts 2025

    21/08/2025

    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

    54 min
  3. JK & Bhota Jagpal | Episode 12 | Folk & Funky | Punjabi Podcasts 2025

    10/06/2025

    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

    57 min
  4. Japjeet Sandhu | Episode 11 | Folk & Funky

    15/04/2025

    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?

    1h 35m
  5. R Gill | Episode 10 | Folk & Funky

    11/03/2025

    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

    1h 40m
  6. DJ Jesta | Episode 9 | Folk & Funky

    26/02/2025

    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

    1h 6m
  7. 2024 Recap | Episode 8 | Folk & Funky | New Podcasts 2025

    06/01/2025

    2024 Recap | Episode 8 | Folk & Funky | New Podcasts 2025

    Slamz, Simran, and Amrin sit down for a recap of 2024.

    1h 10m
  8. Rav-E Sandhu | Episode 7 | Folk and Funky

    15/10/2024

    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/

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

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  • Creator
    Amrin, Simran, & Slamz
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Amrin Simran Slamz 2024
  • Show Website
    Folk & Funky

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