India Season
India Season Simulcast
Celebrate India with an Indian Summer on Asian Network.
Thursday, 10th September: 20:00
Bobby Friction and Jo Whiley celebrate India Season with four unique artists who have their musical roots in India. Live performance by classical sitarist Anoushka Shankar, alternative underground producer Niraj Chag, pop artist Raghav and urban Asian rapper Raxstar perform their individual Indian inspired music.
India Season Special
Anoushka Shankar, Raghav, Raxstar & Niraj Chag perform live on the India Season simulcast
Featuring Artists
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Anoushka Shankar
World famous sitar player Anoushka Shankar plays music from her new album.
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Niraj Chag
Music producer Niraj Chag performs a Live Session on Bobby Friction.
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Raghav
Canadian singer Raghav plays his version of Bollywood track 'Heer'.
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Raxstar
Rapper Raxstar picks five of his all time favourite songs on Tommy Sandhu.
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India Season on TV & Radio
Programmes inspired by one of the most culturally diverse nations in the world - India.
Radio 4
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Incarnations: India in 50 Lives
Check out history of India told through the lives of 50 phenomenal people and a curry quiz.
Silumcast Gallery
Bobby Friction on 6 Music
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Friday, 04th September: 19:00
Bobby Friction charts the course of music from India and its influence on western artists over the years.
New India
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New India with Yasser
Yasser goes on a virtual road-trip round India to speak to the artists, DJs and promoters who are changing the face of music in India.
AR Rahman
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Sunday, 20th September
Highlights from the double Grammy and double Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe winner, AR Rahman from his Greatest Hits show at The O2, London.
Noreen's Sari Special
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Monday, 21st September
This ‘Sari Special’ takes you on a journey on the origins of the sari, the many ways it can be worn and their colour and beauty.
