Off the Map

International Dance Season Review

Tuning in the airwaves and hitting dance clubs, I noticed that Bhangra was a huge hit over the summer. Bhangra is inspired by traditional music from thePunjab region of India. If you are still craving some this drum and Bollywoodbeat mix, I recommend picking up a copy of Bombay Bhangra Club: Essential ClubTunes.

This album came out in 2003 on the German label Blue Flame(www.blueflame.com). DJ Red Buddha, who does a great job picking from the Bhangra artists known andunknown, mixed all the tracks for the album. This album has a good mix ofeverything from hip-hop to UK garage to house club sounds as well.

What surprised me the most was on Bombay Taikie's track "Charigye" was the use of Clint Eastwood's famous line from "Dirty Harry". Another thing I found with this album is how many original tracks I recognized but that were wonderfully remixed. Even samples of master Bhangra artist Punjabi MC's track is mixed inwith Don Shiva's "Dake Dake".

If you enjoy Bhangra and Indian tunes, you'llwant to pick up Punjabi MC's album and another great compilation called DesiNation.

[Thanks Steph for your review! Find her writing @ www.boulderdirt.com]

posted by Jason @ 12:44 am