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Asian Nation: My life, my roots, my music

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  2. Ludoos or Jaffa Cakes?

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    Anecdotal piece recalling trip to Pakistan, coincided with Independence Day celebrations where I questioned my identity

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    Yes! I AM ASIAN!

    Faiza Iqbal

    Everyone here can easily be identified as 'British Asian' .What happens when you cant identify?

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    Fareda Khan

    Fareda Khan

    Hear Fareda Khan from Manchester on how her Muslim faith has evolved.

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    East Calling

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    The best way to spend a student loan and avoid being trapped in the Middle East!

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    keepin it Desi but also Valeyti ...

    Fizza *Paki Punjaban*

    i believe represnting and showin our tru identity iz our duty! im a Londonstani GCSE Desi student. herez wat iv learnt.

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    Fizza Ilyas

    Fizza Ilyas

    Fizza Ilyas on her life as a Pakistani girl living in West Yorkshire

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  4. Gagan Grewal

    Gagan Grewal

    Gagan Grewal reveals what he thinks the biggest challenges are for British Asians.

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    Gagan Grewal

    Gagan Grewal

    How would you feel if your family became refugees? 60 years on, presenter Gagan Grewal reveals how partition has affected him.

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    Gagan Grewal

    Gagan Grewal

    Listen to Gagan Grewal on how his musical tastes are constantly evolving.

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    Gos

    Gos is a chef from Southall in West London. He's famous for being in Big Brother.

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  6. Harkirat

    Harkirat

    Harkirat, 27 is from Hounslow, and is defined by her heritage. Her grandparents were directly affected by the partition.

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    Haroon Haladh

    Haroon Haladh

    What conflict can music generate? Haroon Haladh doesn't think Muslim women will make an impact on music.

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    Harriet

    Harriet

    There are so many restrictions of culture and religion which clash with British life.

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  9. Jaheeda Choudhury

    Jaheeda Choudhury

    Jaheeda Choudhury from Manchester is living her dream of working in the creative arts. She says music is an essential part of her life.

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    Tragic stories

    Jai Hind

    I've heard some horror stories from my grandparents of how Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims died.

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    I'm not what you'd expect...

    Jason Singh

    Sikh beatboxer and DJ Jason Singh on how people are suprised when he doesn't do a bhangra set

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    Celebrate Diversity

    Jeet Savani

    Experiences of Fundraising to promote and celebrate cultural diversity

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    Indianess should not be forgotten

    Jon

    I am of mixed Indo-Guyanese and Irish background, my Great Grandparents came from India back in the 19th Century.

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  11. DJ Kayper

    DJ Kayper

    Asian Network presenter DJ Kayper reveals why she feels she's at the heart of a whole new culture.

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    DJ Kayper

    DJ Kayper

    Hear DJ Kayper's experience of the 'motherland' - from using Indian toilets to meeting forgotten relatives.

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    DJ Kayper

    DJ Kayper

    Hear DJ Kayper on why music can't be categorized

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    Katy Sian

    Katy Sian

    Katy Sian from Leeds on why Asian music isn't all Bhangra.

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    Music with a Meaning

    Kaz

    Outlandish-The Danish Trio who have busted out tunes like Aicha & Walou! Beats tht simplify culture, religion&politics

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    Kuljit Thiaray

    Kuljit Thiaray

    British Sikh mother of three Kuljit Thiaray doesn't believe in inter-cultural marraiges but holds nothing against those who do.

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    Kulveer Ranger

    Kulveer Ranger

    Kulveer Ranger is from London. Discover how he's putting British Sikhs firmly on the UK map.

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