Asian Collection / Various (CD)

2015 three CD set. Asian music aficionado / BBC Broadcaster DJ Nihal presents an alternative soundtrack for the summer of 2015, with an explosive mix of Bollywood and British Asian classics. The compilation is a truly inspiring mix of flavors, and includes huge hits from iconic artists such as: A.R. Rahman, Anoushka Shankar, Nitin Sawhney, Apache Indian, Punjabi MC, Bally Sagoo, Raghav, Dr. Zeus, Diljit Dosanjh, Honey Singh, Talvin Singh and Jazzy B. The album also includes tracks from familiar mainstream artists who have embraced Asian sounds and influences, incorporating traditional instruments, samples and production techniques into their contemporary releases, such as JAY Z, Missy Elliot, Pussycat Dolls with their unforgettable version of 'Jai Ho' for the Slumdog Millionaire box office hit, Major Lazer whom are riding high in the current UK chart and Brit-Asian urban superstar Jay Sean. Not forgetting a sprinkling of Bollywood in the form of tracks from well-known films such as Desi Girls (Dostana), Rang de Basanti from the film of the same name, Tu Hi Mera (Jannat 2) and Tere Naina (My Name Is Khan). DJ Nihal, famous for his ground-breaking Radio 1 show and currently presenting a debate show on BBC Asian Network while regularly DJ'ing and curating events across the UK, is truly at the heart of both the music scene and the Asian community as a whole.