Bhangra (The Sound Of Bollywood) - Various Artists

Advantages: big artist names
Disadvantages: some rubbish traks

...i have heard this album several times and i have enjoyed it a lot. it has got a large range of tracks such as Gora Chitta Wrang Umbhi Nukhe Chakhee Javana Gem Song Tappe Ambersaria Bhangra Paa Kina Sona Ena Akian Veh Sajna Yaada Boliyan Westworld Mirza (Here I Come Junglist) this album has got artists suck as jazzy b and sukshinder shinda. my favourite track was yaada because i enjoy laid bak traks. for me this is a good album but not great because i thought some traks were rubbish. however i would recomend to potential buyers if the prize is right. You mabe put of by the cover because it is quite dull but is professional. for me this album is in my top 30 as i listen to it every other day.... Read review

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Advantages: Various songs, hottest cuts, kool classics
Disadvantages: a few songs bit iffy

...Essential Asian Flavas Vol.2 - Various Artists Following the success and major hit records of Essential Asian Flavas Vol.1 - Various Artists, the 2nd volume launched in May 2003 by outcaste records. It comprises of a mixture of various Asian artists from the likes of Jogi, Jay Sean and Bhangra Knights. This album is bigger and better then the first with fresh new hits, fresh grooves and desi beats that will have you swinging your hips in no time.. !!! It features a wide selection of tracks including brand new street tunes from Rishi Rich & Juggy D with Dance With You, and influential classics from the last few years Shazia Manzur with Aaja Sohneya, a pure classic!! The track listings are as follows:- Tracklisting: 1) Dum Dum Project feat the1shanti 'Punjabi 5-0' 2) Punjabi MC 'Jogi' 3) Rishi Rich feat. Jay Sean & Juggy D... Read review

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Advantages: Energetic, uplifting, dance-around-the-room music!
Disadvantages: May not appeal to those who have not seen the film.

...swipes at cultural stereotypes, some terrific singing and dancing interludes that are alive with colour, tense, emotional drama and some hilarious comedy. Naturally, as a major part of the film is set in India, the music reflects this. The Bakshi family, (the Bennets), are from the Indian region known as the Punjab, which is home to a style of music called Bhangra. This usually consists of singing, backed by a lively beat played on the Dohl drums and Tablas, with stringed instruments called Iktars and Tumbis and an Indian oboe called a Shehnai. Unsurprisingly, the recurrent theme of the soundtrack is Bhangra influenced songs, with the above instruments appearing in most of the tracks of the album. Track 1: Balle! Balle! The Punjabi Wedding song The album starts in a frenzy of Dohl drums, as the unmistakable Bhangra sound leads us into Balle... Read review

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