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Bhangra V Fusion
Bhangra v Fusion


You voted Bhangra over Fusion, by 75% to 25%. Listen to clips of the artists who battled it out!

    Nitin V Heera
    Heera V Nitin Sawhney

    One of the most popular bands of the 80s, Heera created a storm with their albums Cool and Deadly and Diamonds. Nitin Sawhney is a London-based composer and DJ of various styles of music, including jazz, drum n bass, hip hop and modern orchestral compositions. 
    Heera's 'Dowain Janiyan' Vs Nitin's 'Mausam'

    Malkit V Talvin
    Malkit V Talvin

    Since settling in the Midlands from his homeland of Punjab, Malkit has been one of the most important artists to help represent the British Asian sound. Southall born DJ and tabla player, Talvin Singh is best known for creating an innovative fusion of classical Indian music and drum n bass. Malkit's 'Tootak' Vs Talvin's 'Traveller'

    B21 V Badmarsh & Shri
    B21 V Badmarsh & Shri

    Birmingham brothers, Bhota and Bally Jagpal, have continued to record as B21 since lead singer, Jassi Sidhu, left the band. Producers/composers Badmarsh and Shri came together to provide remixes for uber-progressive label Outcaste. Their hits include 'Signs' and 'Air I Breathe'.
    B21's 'Darshan' Vs Badmarsh's 'Dancing Drums'

    Trickbaby V Stereo Nation
    Stereo Nation V Trickbaby

    Singer/songwriter Johnny Zee (Taz) and ragga-vocalist DJ Kendall's massive career has spanned numerous recordings and sell out tours. Trickbaby's debut single ‘Indi-Yarn’ received massive mainstream media attention and reached Number 46 in the British national chart.
    Stereo Nation's 'Nachangeh Sari Raat' Vs Trickbaby's 'Neela'

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    Bhangra or Fusion - which genre is your favourite?

    Bhangra: 75%
    Fusion: 25%

    Total votes: 852

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