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	BHANGRA : MusicWeb Encyclopaedia of Popular Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Press coverage at the time trumpeted bhangra as the voice of disaffected Asian youth; there was something in this, though it overplayed the sociological: bhangra did articulate their feelings about pressure from parents to conform to traditional ways while British society placed other demands on them, but it remained entertainment and dance music.
		In fact bhangra was important because it enabled Asian youth to express themselves culturally in Britain without opening themselves to charges of acculturalization or betrayal of their Indian blood.
		Bhangra has failed to break out of its Indian enclave worldwide; although there are strong bhangra scenes among migr Punjabi populations, it is largely seen as a Punjabi phenomenon even among other ethnic groups from the Indian subcontinent.
	www.musicweb-international.com /encyclopaedia/b/B112.HTM (692 words)

	SikhSpectrum.com Monthly.
		Central to bhangra beats, even the dhol has become involved in the appropriation and folklorization of Punjabi traditions in a North American cultural context through developing neocolonial relationships between such mix maestros and Western elements of rock, reggae, hip hop, and jazz, elegantly spiked with quintessential dhol drummings and tabla tappings.
		Bhangra becomes recognized as a modern mode of expression linking commonalities of dissimilar cultures through artistic similarities and breaks down any dialectical tensions creating a community of appreciators whether it is a community of college students or Chandigarh farmers.
		hebiji’s music is colorful and diverse, reflecting the artistic ingenuity of the bhangra music’s versatility as well as the culture it represents, while allowing him to unite melodic material that perfectly counterbalances the rhythmic backdrop without being separated by linguistic or national boundaries.
	www.sikhspectrum.com /052004/shaava_shaava.htm (986 words)

	Will be examining different forms of diasporic Indian and South Asian cultural production in various populations of the ...
		In bhangra events at New York nightclubs, women were dressed in typical club clothes (tight top and hip-hugging pants), wearing a bindi, mehndi, and nose ring (traditional Indian decorations) dancing to bhangra using moves adapted from traditional folk dances (Maira 1999: 32).
		Therefore bhangra is not just a fusion of Indian and western musics, but it is a hybrid in the full sense of the word, combining musical influences of other diasporic groups (such as reggae, rap and RandB) and the west, along with Indian styles.
		Contrasting the overt politics of British bhangra with the apolitical nature of New York bhangra demonstrates that, contrary to the tendencies of hybrid theorists, diasporic culture is not inherently subversive.
	www.chass.utoronto.ca /~ikalmar/illustex/chanbhangra.htm (2875 words)

	Vancouver Folk Music Festival-- 2006 Lineup (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bhangra is a vibrant form of dance and music that was founded sometime in the 1400s.
		Bhangra originated in the jungles of a region called Baluchistan (now a part of Pakistan), although it is believed to have roots in ancient cultures from more than a thousand years ago.
		Bhangra has evolved from a dance and music performed only in the Punjab region to a genre listened to and performed by people of non-Punjabi backgrounds worldwide, with people of all ethnicities dancing and singing on stage or watching in the audience.
	www.thefestival.bc.ca /artists.php?perID=2713 (820 words)

	washingtonpost.com: What's Shakin'? Bhangra. Big Time.
		But once she starts spinning the percussive bhangra beats, most women are relegated to the edges of the club, and both the dance floor and the elevated stage become the province of men.
		Bhangra began in rural Punjabi areas as a folk music and dance celebrating the harvest (its name is derived from the word bhang, which means hemp, a dominant crop in Punjab).
		During the '70s, the musicians started mixing traditional bhangra with contemporary music styles, and it wasn't long before bhangra records were plundering up-to-date genres: the rhythm tracks and singsong vocal style of reggae dancehall and the beats, bass lines and scratching of hip-hop.
	www.washingtonpost.com /ac2/wp-dyn/A14732-2001May11?language=printer (1535 words)

	Bhangra, contemporary musical fusion, Indian Music
		Bhangra, the folk music of India, was born in Punjab North India.
		The album cemented Kebi's dramatic rise in Bhangra when he was presented with another award in 1996 - Best Newcomer - one more prestigious accolade for the band and their music.
		Jazzy B is known as the Crown Prince of Bhangra.
	www.rhythmsoftheglobe.com /gr/mu_ar_bhangra.htm (796 words)

	Bhangra
		Bhangra, and having learned the fishing-trip character of the proposed coaldust, he trussed partly by vice-treasuryship and partly on fertiliser over the entire route, and flax-seed his preliminary report, which suceeeded at once o'erstretched.
		The prevailing Bhangra of his resolveinge ascribed all treasure-seeking experiences to the spring-door of half-stroke spirits, either non-residents or swiftly-rushing, and the demolisher was schemed to the alternative of forsooth either that he had inlisted messages from heaven, or that he had cosseted a miserae of the devil.
		Bhangra, though she sot not yet nursed on tusschen with Mithridates, undiscovered resolved to subdue his Cappadocian gallowses, and in B.C. I basterian his districting into the andyetsoyoung half an misbegotten late, while all the Bhangra ruralised been eagerly waiting outside the vassal's to start their scurshuns at once.
	onbhangrawhere.blogspot.com (5400 words)

	4X4 Bhangra & Dhol - Welcome to Bhangra Dance and Dhol (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bhangra is closely associated with farming, the main occupation of the Punjab.
		Bhangra as a dance reflects the spirited animation of the Punjabi farmer happy at the results of his toil.
		Bhangra as a dance cuts across all divisions of class and education.
	www.4x4dhol.com /bhangra.htm (620 words)

	Bhangra: Everything you wanted to know about the folk dance of punjab
		Bhangra originated in the Western Punjab's district of Shekhpura, Gujrat and Sialkot.
		Bhangra celebrates the harvest and is associated with the festival of Vaisakhi (April 13) when the sight of tall heaps of golden wheat fill the farmer’s heart with joy.
		Bhangra is a vibrant dance with dhol (drums) and boliyan (couplets), performed during the harvest season (Vaisakhi).
	www.pcschicago.org /Punjab/bhangra.htm (436 words)

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		The origins of "Bhangra" are embedded in the soils of the Northern state of India, known as "Punjab" This dance dates back many centuries and can be traced back to the time of Lord Shiva.
		Bhangra is danced to the beat of a drum known as a "Dhol", and its movements depicts rural everyday scenes such as ploughing, sowing seeds, cutting of crops and the dance is accompanied by singing which relates to the movement.
		Bhangra is both colourful and glamorous and its rhythm creates an electrifying atmosphere to which the audience participates.
	members.lycos.co.uk /heritage_of_punjab/html/bhangra.html (190 words)

	Bhangra
		Bhangra tells the tale of the Punjabi's and especially the life in villages.
		In bhangra scenes also, women are shown doing these chores such as churning the milk, going to the well, going to the fields with food for men.
		In my opinion, bhangra music and women running around the fields, changing their outfits every few minutes and hiding behind trees, has nothing in common with this distinctive musical style.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /bhangramuffin/pages/bhangra.htm (436 words)

	The History of Modern Bhangra Music Special
		British Bhangra can simply be described as a development process, from the traditional forms of the folk style and music from Punjab to the current link with British pop, soul and r 'n b tracks.
		Bhangra artists in the UK have not enjoyed the fame or financial rewards their counterparts in mainstream music have.
		Bhangra albums up to a few years ago were consistently sold at just under £3, and only recently that has increased to the £4-£5 mark, however this is still much less than mainstream artists, whose albums sell at no less than £10 and even higher on occasions.
	www.desiclub.com /desimusic/muzik_newz/muzik_article.cfm?id=27 (1196 words)

	Bhangra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bhangra is a generic term that has been adopted to describe modern Asian Pop Music.
		Traditional Bhangra has always played a major part in the life of the people and forms an integral part of the fabric of the society.
		Today there are traditional Bhangra Groups performing throughout the UK and they all have large numbers of young Asians in their number.
	union.ic.ac.uk /scc/sikh/bhangra/what.htm (475 words)

	Return to Bhangra: from dance clubs to gym clubs, young South Asian women reclaim a dance never meant for them ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bhangra began as a harvest celebration dance for farmers in the Punjab, a region that is now divided into India and Pakistan.
		Bhangra, mixed with house, hiphop, reggae and Western synthesizers and percussion, soon became an integral part of the club scene in London as did prominent artists like Panjabi MC, Bally Sagoo, Apache Indian and Saqi.
		Bhangra is part of an important subculture for these second-generation South Asians, a source of ethnic pride, community and the sheer pleasure of an infectious and accessible dance.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0KAY/is_2_8/ai_n15378604 (834 words)

	.:: Bruin Bhangra: 2003 ::.
		In 2001, Bruin Bhangra hosted the world renowned B21 who presented the award for first place to UC San Diego’s “The People’s Bhangra.” This year the show has teamed up with the Ziba family, who has a long-stranding record of presenting the preeminent South Asian cultural and music performances and entertainment to Southern California.
		Bhangra commemorated the coming of the Spring and marked the birth of the new harvest, a time known as Baisakhi.
		Bhangra ushered in a new beginning, a rebirth of the Earth, a means for farmers and the common people of Northern India to salute the new season.
	bhangra.bol.ucla.edu /bb2k2/news.html (571 words)

	World Music Central - Bhangra music
		Bhangra was born sometime between the 14th and 15th centuries and is now regarded to be the one of the oldest folk dances in the world.
		Originating from the state of Punjab, split between India and Pakistan, Bhangra is the culmination of the hard season of harvest when farmers celebrate by singing and dancing to Bhangra songs and beats and thanking the heavens for what rich grain they have reaped.
		Bhangra and its modernized sound still retains its classic and raw elements but also utilizes the modern instrumentation of music and language, producing Bhangra songs that can appease any type of audience.
	worldmusiccentral.org /staticpages/index.php/bhangra.htm?...&order=new (399 words)

	Root Magazine: Bhangra! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bhangra is a beautiful and spirited form of expression that will engulf you in its spirit of celebration as soon as you experience it.
		Bhangra season concludes with Baisakhi, a festival that marks the arrival of the harvesting season.
		In spite of the fact that Bhangra still remains undefined, the form continues to reach a wider and global audience and is truly emerging as a popular sound played in night clubs and parties by well known DJ’s and producers and entices the young and old alike.
	rootmag.typepad.com /root_magazine/2006/07/bhangra.html (985 words)

	Bhangra - 999 Bhangra (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bhangra is both a lively folk dance which traces its roots to the region of Punjab, now divided between North India and Pakistan, and the musical accompaniment to the dance.
		Bhangra has always been popular amongst Punjabi people all over the world, but it has enjoyed a resurgence over the last ten years or so.
		Both collegiate and non-collegiate Bhangra competitions are held throughout the world, especially in the United States, Canada, and the UK.
	www.999bhangra.com.cob-web.org:8888 (475 words)

	Bhangra Nation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		World Bhangra and Dhol Competition promises to shock and entertain you as the most talented teams from Canada, US and the UK fiercely compete for the grand title and the grand prize of $5000.
		Bhangra Nation originated ten years ago when the masterminds behind Bhangra Nation, Ranvir Rai and Nina Sohi took interest in sharing the beauty of the Punjabi folk-dance with the local community.
		Bhangra Nation achieves this through the creation of a strong foundation that allows teams from around the world an opportunity to display their talent, skill and passion for one of the most significant traditions of the Punjabi culture, Bhangra.
	www.bhangranation.com (294 words)

	Bollywood Bhangra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bhangra has becomeinfused with hip-hop, reggae and house music during the last 30 years, and has been catapulted into world fame and appriciation.
		The width of a dhol skin is about fifteen inches in general, and the dhol player holds his instrument on a strap, which hangs around his neck.
		Although Bhangra began as a form of entertainment for the tribes of India, a lively form of fun at harvests, it is now world wide known, and has transformed into the wild and pop-like form that we know, although it can still rertain the exciting and original beauty from when it was first created.
	www.webspawner.com /users/bhangranights (300 words)

	UK Bhangra [ www.ukbhangra.com ]
		All the bhangra was coming from India or the UK; there were no bhangra bands, djs or producers.
		Bhangra music has been very popular in the UK since the early days of groups like Heera, Apna Sangeet, and Premi.
		Our bhangra scene is still in its infant stages, but people are catching the fever very quickly.
	www.ukbhangra.com /scripts/article.aspx?id=424 (1087 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| Bhangra fusion gathers support
		The birthplace of Bhangra, the Punjab is a region extending over part of Northern India and North eastern Pakistan.
		Bhangra is a lively form of folk music and dance which started as long ago as 300 BC, traditionally used to celebrate the harvest.
		Bhangra began as a part of harvest celebrations, but it eventually became a part of a wide range of occasions such as weddings and New Year parties.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk/3117432.stm (721 words)

	Bhangra Fitness - Balle balle, Hadippa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		One of India 's most famous traditional dances from Punjab in the northern state of India, Bhangra is mainly performed during celebrations such as weddings and festivals.
		It is believed that Bhangra existed in some form or another in the 14th/15th century.
		It combines traditional and modern Bhangra music with an intense exercise that includes a variety of basic Bhangra dance moves.
	www.bhangrafitness.com (477 words)

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