Seven Singh | Episode 16 | Folk & Funky | Panjabi Podcasts 2026
Amrin, Simran, & Slamz chat with Seven Singh, a Bay Area based Photographer & Videographer on the Panjabi photography scene, hot takes on Panjabi music, and more.
Instagram: @sevensinghh
sevensingh.com (http://sevensingh.com)
00:00-01:02 Intro
01:02-02:42 Getting Started
02:42-05:18 The Journey of a Young Creator
05:18-08:15 Intentions Behind Content Creation
08:15-10:50 Navigating the Panjabi Creator Space
10:50-12:42 The Role of Authenticity in Art
12:42-17:45 Building a Portfolio and Making Music Videos
17:28-19:47 Sports Photography
19:47-22:15 AI In Photography
22:15-24:57 The role of Folk music in today’s Panjabi scene
24:47-26:46 Breaking Borders DJ Complaints
26:46-29:04 Panjabi Hip-Hope and Songwriting
29:04-30:02 Saturation in the Scene
30:02-31:43 Raj Hayre
31:43-35:26 Curating Playlists and DJ Sets
35:26-38:28 Raf-Saperra
38:28-39:00 Karan Aujla
39:00-44:00 Live Events for Panjabi Creators
44:00-44:41 Professional Photography with an iPhone
44:42-49:17 Is AP Dhillon a Bollywood singer?
49:17-53:15 Comparing Panjabi artists to music superstars
53:15-55:59 The next generation of artists
55:59-59:42 Underrated artists
59:42-1:02:40 Engagement over Numbers
1:02:40-1:04:20 More underrated artists
1:04:20-1:05:27 Conclusion
1 Apr 2026
Folk & Funky Live | Episode 15
Amrin, Simran, & Slamz hit the stage for their first live show featuring G Sidhu & JK.
00:00-05:46 Introductions
05:46-07:23 G Sidhu's Punjabi World Order
07:23-08:51 JK's Art of Panjab
08:51-11:30 Incorporating Folk Elements into today's music
11:30-13:10 Kaos Productions
13:10-15:30 Preserving Punjab
15:30-19:00 Pressures of Social Media
19:00-22:13 Mental Health
22:13-23:19 Legacy
23:19-23:45 Performing for the Culture
23:45-26:49 Shouting out our favorite artists
26:49-29:02 What we can expect for live performances
Special Thanks:
G Sidhu
JK
Kaos Productions
Ashi Dholi
Dholi Jag
Johr Jawani Da
Gagu Media
HappyD Productions
DasveensFilm
Stablefilms
Ruh Productions
Davindra Singh
Sunny Banga
Par Weezy
Sukh Nagra
Anakhi Drip
Cornerstone Berkeley
23 Oct 2025
Vani Dewan | Episode 14 | Folk & Funky | Punjabi Podcasts 2025
Vani Dewan | Episode 14 | Folk & Funky
Amrin & Simran sit down with Vani Dewan, a global bass fusion DJ & Neuroscientist to hear her story on getting started as a DJ, her case study on Ustad Zakir Hussain, the Neuroscience of Music, and more.
00:00-05:24 Intro/Getting into DJing
05:24-07:44 Opening for Raaginder
07:44-18:26 Performing in India & Tokyo
18:26-21:21 Getting into Neuroscience
21:21-28:29 Experiment on Ustad Zakir Hussain & Musical Improvisation
28:29-34:29 Studying the effect of Musical Training on the Brain
34:29-37:09 Playhouse & Bhangra & Beats Night Market
37:09-40:02 Musical Nostalgia
40:02-42:30 Emotional Responses to Music & Music Therapy
42:30-44:39 AI in Music
44:39-48:22 Bay vs LA & Vani's Parties
48:22-50:23 Up & Coming Desi Female Artists
50:23-51:33 Raaginder is still underrated
51:33-52:41 Shoutout M2RAY
52:41-54:11 Close
Instagram: @vanidewan
Tiktok: @vani_dewan
YouTube: @vanidewan (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCtF4jlElsFCkeGcnwwM7U_g)
Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/RmT3dUo3VhEoa9VW1W (https://on.soundcloud.com/RmT3dUo3VhEoa9VW1W)
21 Aug 2025
Ashi Dholi | Episode 13 | Folk & Funky | Punjabi Podcasts 2025
Ashi Dholi | Episode 13 | Folk & Funky
Amrin & Slamz sit down with Ashi Dholi, one of the premier Dholis in North America, to hear the story of how he started playing Dhol, performing live with Raf-Saperra, learning from Ustaad Lal Singh Bhatti, and more.
Instagram: @ashidholi
TikTok: @ashi.dholiofficial
Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/e6WapW6Ww56AjMcLt2 (https://on.soundcloud.com/e6WapW6Ww56AjMcLt2)
00:00-02:55 Intro/Ashi's Background
02:55-05:32 Learning from Ustaad Lal Singh Bhatti
05:32-06:15 Parental Support
06:15-07:35 Slamz's Influence on Ashi
07:35-11:09 Life as a Full-Time Dholi
11:09-13:14 Most difficult types of performances as a Dholi
13:14-14:26 Performing with Raf
14:26-15:35 Playing Dhol on a Track
15:35-24:30 Frustrations as a Dholi/DJ
24:30-28:04 Live Dhol Groups
28:04-28:45 The UK Scene
28:45-33:24 Why should people hire a Dholi or Singer?
33:34-36:10 Advice for an up-and-coming Dholi
36:10-37:56 Long term plans
37:56-39:10 Having a Brand as a Dholi
39:10-41:54 How do we differentiate between styles of Dholis?
41:54-47:33 Learning Dhol over the internet?
47:33-53:21 Speed Questions
53:23-54:21 Closing & Gratitude
10 Jun 2025
JK & Bhota Jagpal | Episode 12 | Folk & Funky | Punjabi Podcasts 2025
UK Bhangra legends JK and Bhota Jagpal (B21) join hosts Amrin, Simran, and Slamz and share stories of their musical origins and offer insights into contemporary Punjabi music in this interview.
15 Apr 2025
Japjeet Sandhu | Episode 11 | Folk & Funky
Japjeet Sandhu | Episode 11 | Folk & Funky
Amrin, Simran, & Slamz sit down with Japjeet Sandhu, a Punjabi vocalist from Dallas TX, talking about her recent work with Raf-Saperra, Wazir, Chani & Moga, and her experience as a Woman in the Punjabi Music Industry.
Instagram: @sandhujaps
TikTok: @sandhujaps
YouTube: @SandhuJaps (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC_1exbxRX9049IgCiDhzgzA)
00:00-01:00 Intro
01:00-05:30 Japjeet’s background
05:30-12:40 Classical Music Training
12:40-25:25 Working with Raf on “Off Endz”
25:25-27:40 Debating on when to drop music
27:40-34:20 Performing Off Endz in NYC
34:20-35:30 Jay Sean
35:30-40:35 Working with Wazir on “MTCD”
40:35-47:36 Working with Chani & Moga on “Aja”
47:36-48:50 Future Projects
48:50-51:00 Jasmine Sandlas
51:00-52:00 Family Support
52:00-53:00 Full Time Job
53:00-53:45 Going All In?
53:45-56:00 Family Dynamics
56:00-1:00:18 Punjabi Scene in Dallas
1:00:18-1:06:48 Words to an aspiring Female Punjabi Artist
1:06:48-1:10:30 Posting on Social Media
1:10:30-1:12:00 Letting go of control
1:12:00-1:13:00 Female Artist Collaborations & Simar
1:13:30-1:16:40 Fear as a female artist
1:16:40-1:18:15 Being a “pretty girl” in the industry
1:18:15-1:19:40 Jasmine Sandlas at the Yuba City Mela
1:19:40-1:22:10 Getting judged
1:22:10-1:24:45 Jam sessions with family
1:24:45-1:26:59 Raf’s Versatility
1:26:59-1:28:35 Live Vocal Sample
1:28:35-1:29:42 Female Folk Artists, Khushi Kaur
1:29:42-1:30:02 Dream Collaboration
1:30:02-1:34:37 Future Podcast Guest?
11 Mar 2025
R Gill | Episode 10 | Folk & Funky
Simran, Amrin and Slamz sit down with R Gill, an up-and-coming singer from Sacramento, CA, to discuss social media hate, pushing the Punjabi music scene in California, meeting Sukshinder Shinda, and more....
Instagram: @r_gill23
TikTok: @RGILL
YouTube: @r_gill23 (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCEhJ3JReEgEmaLEAYyJJlEg)
Video Editing and Production: Simran Kang & Amrin Dhillon
26 Feb 2025
DJ Jesta | Episode 9 | Folk & Funky
Simran and Amrin sit down with DJ Jesta (Jaskurn Singh Gosal), a world-renowned Australian DJ and producer with over 15 years of experience in the music industry. Jesta is known for producing the hit album "Nachne Da Mazza" featuring Bakshi Billa, as well as last year's hit track "Patola" with Raf-Saperra.
Instagram: @dj_jesta
Soundcloud: DJ Jesta
Website: https://jestaentertainment.com.au/ (https://jestaentertainment.com.au/)
YouTube: Jesta Entertainment (@Jesta85)
Editing and Production: Simran Kang & Amrin Dhillon
6 Jan 2025
2024 Recap | Episode 8 | Folk & Funky | New Podcasts 2025
Slamz, Simran, and Amrin sit down for a recap of 2024.
15 Oct 2024
Rav-E Sandhu | Episode 7 | Folk and Funky
Simran, Amrin, and Slamz sit down with Rav-E Sandhu, a Northern California DJ and producer. Rav-E is the resident DJ of the "Bhangra & Beats" Night Market in San Francisco and recently released a brand new Bhangra EP titled "Horizons".
Instagram: @rav_esandhu
TikTok: @Rav-E Sandhu
Soundcloud: Rav - E Sandhu
Twitter: @Rav_E
Website: https://www.rav-esandhu.com/ (https://www.rav-esandhu.com/)
26 Sept 2024
Episode 6: The Big Three
Simran, Amrin, and Slamz gather for a second time, this time as co-hosts, to discuss the recent and upcoming concerts in California, the controversy surrounding a classic Punjabi artist, and more.
7 Aug 2024
Episode 5: Slamz
Amrin & Simran sit down with Amar Gill, aka SLAMZ, to discuss his career as a Dholi turned DJ, growing up in Yuba City, his relationship with Jazzy B, his vision for the future of the Panjabi Music Industry, and more.
SLAMZ is a Yuba City based DJ and Producer specializing in Panjabi Music & Hip-Hop. His mixtapes can be heard on Soundcloud, and his tracks are available on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, and Soundcloud.
Youtube: @slamzdj
Instagram: @slamzdj
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/SLAMZDJ (https://soundcloud.com/SLAMZDJ)
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7w7YclbcYtPqHDbrkMG3U2?si=gE0YjKoMSJyZvneKuQS-BQ&nd=1&dlsi=066a65c90f8440cb (https://open.spotify.com/artist/7w7YclbcYtPqHDbrkMG3U2?si=gE0YjKoMSJyZvneKuQS-BQ&nd=1&dlsi=066a65c90f8440cb)
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/slamz/1536475863 (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/slamz/1536475863)
Bookings: slamzdj@gmail.com (mailto:slamzdj@gmail.com) (or DM)
Director: Jasdeep Kang
Creative Assistant: Lakhvir Kang
Editors: Simran Kang, Amrin Dhillon, Jasdeep Kang
21 May 2024
Episode 4: Raf Saperra, Harsh Likhari, Talwiinder
Amrin & Simran discuss the recent wave of Punjabi music, including the cultural significance of Raf's 5 Deadly Venomz, the potential of Harsh Likhari, and more.
6 May 2024
Episode 3: Diljit Makes History
Simran and Amrin discuss Diljit Dosanjh's record breaking performance in Vancouver, AP Dhillon's Coachella performance, and the legacy of Amar Singh Chamkila.
24 Mar 2024
Episode 2: 2023 Panjabi Music Highlights
Simran & Amrin discuss their favorite moments from the Punjabi Music Industry in 2023
3 Mar 2024
Episode 1: Folk & Funky
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