RepresentAsian

Aug 28 2024 18 ep. 35 mins 4

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The podcast, clubnights and workshops exploring and celebrating South Asian contributions to the electronic music industry. Hosted by @safiya.haneen and @yusuf.suave Next Event: Somerset House, August 18th

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Ep 18 - Fires & The Far Right

Aug 28 2024 33 mins

Ater a break, the RepresentAsian podcast is back! Safiya and Yusuf dust off their microphones after feeling compelled to share thoughts and feelings about recent events - including a Somerset House fire and race riots across the UK.

Ep 17 - Mo Wrights

Jan 11 2024 42 mins

We're joined by Amsterdam born, Indo - Caribbean DJ, producer and blogger, Mo Wrights. Desi Island Disc: https://open.spotify.com/track/0SKjyWMX4fXxyVXkgGhdVM?si=a22f567b68d44e47 Debut Single: https://open.spotify.com/track/7xEYbgQbKtib6SoaXbGG9R?si=49581b22b0f341cf

Ep 16 - Darama

Dec 11 2023 42 mins

Fresh off the back of his Warehouse Project debut alongside Ben UFO, Four Tet and Jyoty, we catch up with one of our favourite DJ and producers. We hear about new music on More Time, Pound Shop Edits, Bubblin and lots more.

Ep 15 - Panjabi Hit Squad

Nov 01 2023 56 mins

We sit down with Rav, one half of Panjabi Hit Squad to discuss his work at the forefront of the South Asian underground this past 20 years. Plus, Safiya reflects on her experience at Amsterdam Dance Event. RESOURCES FOR PALESTINE: Historians to Youtube / read: Avi Schlaim Ilian Pappe Norman Finklestein Noam Chomsky Links: https://twitter.com/BtSIsrael https://twitter.com/bt

EP 14 - Gracie T

Aug 01 2023 39 mins

At the height of festival season, we're joined by the amazing Gracie T, who shares the highs and lows of viral Boiler Rooms and their incredible work with The Beatriarchy. We also ask: are diverse lineups limited to grassroots collectives? We're also on TikTok! Follow us: RepresentAsian_UK

Ep 13 - Works of Intent

Jun 06 2023 62 mins

We're back with a new season! We dive into the story of DJ, producer and writer, Works of Intent. We discuss his beginnings as a producer and his open letter to RA, a seminal piece that changed the face of the UK's dance music press. Listen now. To read the articles discussed throughout this episode, head to: https://worksofintent.com/

Ep 12 - G33

Dec 28 2022 47 mins

Our final episode of season 2 and 2022! We end on a high with the incredible G33, who is part of the Girls Don't Sync collective. We chat about the less glamorous side of DJing, conserving mental health and plans for 2023.

Ep 11 - Daytimers w/ Chandé & yourboykiran

Dec 13 2022 41 mins

After we linked up at our joint night in Bristol, we sat down with two of the Daytimers crew. We have a lovely chat with Chandé and yourboykiran about the power of a collective, expanding beyond music and their own exciting projects. Come to Pound Shop Edits on 17th Dec: https://ra.co/events/1621191

Ep 10 - Dialled In

Sep 04 2022 34 mins

Ahead of the third instalment, we're joined by Dhruva and Almass - core organisers behind our favourite festival showcasing South Asian talent. We discuss the next party and Pakistan's recent Boiler Room.

Ep 9 - DJ Rekha

Jul 12 2022 24 mins

We're joined by longstanding promoter, DJ and Bhangra enthusiast DJ Rekha for a quick education on the genre and how it developed from its origins. Plus some chit chat about our recent club nights.