Noticias

At the time of Dusheera we remember the women in our lives and think about how they are devoted to love and family like Sita or how they are strong and independent like Durga. Bollywood films released at this time of year (and even more so this year) look to develop the strong women character but as is done in Namaste England, also explore what the male’s position is in this new age of neo-feminism. Baadshah, Mannan Shaah and Rishi Rich have been brought together to give a rousing soundtrack to this tale of love, marriage and support.

A relationship is always a balance between the need for each other and the distance that is required so people can individually achieve what they want. In this first song, Tere Liye, Atif Aslam screams out a power ballad backed only by synth drums and acoustic guitar about how the boy...

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Once upon a time you might’ve been forgiven for not knowing Harshdeep Kaur. Having worked as a playback singer on famous Bollywood songs, you’d have recognised the voice but not the face. However, since winning two talent reality shows and appearing in all four seasons of Coke Studio in India, she is recognisable in her own right these days. Arguably, she’s the most popular Sufi and Punjabi folk artist in Bollywood. Excitingly that success has gone on to fuel Harshdeep’s first solo tour of the UK and what a treat for those lucky enough to be at the Barbican Centre in London on 27th March.

The location for the concert was significant and someone somewhere made a good choice. Yes, I’ve been impressed by A.R. Rahman filling up the Wembley Arena but having Harshdeep Kaur perform in the...