http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/ Top stories for Music http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/rock_and_pop/s/1046080_jayz_to_play_arena_ AMERICAN rapper Jay-Z is to return to Manchester just weeks after his controversial appearance at Glastonbury. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/rock_and_pop/s/1046080_jayz_to_play_arena_ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1043043_ghazal_maestro__to_play_in_manchester LEGENDARY singer Pankaj Udhas will be performing at Manchester's Opera House tomorrow night as part of his 2008 UK tour. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1043043_ghazal_maestro__to_play_in_manchester Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1040190_big_night_for_asian_music_awards It was a big night for the UK Asian music scene as fans and industry representatives gathered at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall for the UK Asian Music Awards. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1040190_big_night_for_asian_music_awards Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1040178_adil_ray_wins_gong_for_best_radio_show_ BBC Asian Network's Adil Ray won the award for best radio show at the UK Asian Media Awards (AMAs) held at the Royal Festival Hall. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1040178_adil_ray_wins_gong_for_best_radio_show_ Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1039945__indias_elton_john_strikes_gold_with_sir_david_frost INDIA'S very own 'Elton John' has become the first ever unsigned music artist to be interviewed by the legendary Sir David Frost with the interview being one of the most watched clips on YouTube! http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1039945__indias_elton_john_strikes_gold_with_sir_david_frost Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1039943_bobby_friction_hands_over_the_radio_mic_to_jay_sean_on_monday BOBBY Friction will be handing over the radio mic to the hottest Asian artists on BBC Asian Network. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1039943_bobby_friction_hands_over_the_radio_mic_to_jay_sean_on_monday Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1036056_dhol_foundation_is_back_ The Dhol Foundation is back with a third album titled 'Drums & Roses' featuring an array of vocalists, instruments and sounds. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1036056_dhol_foundation_is_back_ Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/s/1035064_queen_to_honour_bhangra_singer_malkit_singh BHANGRA singer Malkit Singh will become the first Punjabi singer to be honoured with an MBE. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/s/1035064_queen_to_honour_bhangra_singer_malkit_singh Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1035044_british_bhangra_conquers_cultural_racism_to_go_global BHANGRA music has gone from an obscure 1960s Birmingham import to an internationally recognised art-form - says the author of the first ever history of the genre. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1035044_british_bhangra_conquers_cultural_racism_to_go_global Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1032776_uk_asian_music_awards_nominees_announced_ Over the last few months, thousands of Asian music fans have been placing their votes for who they think should be nominated for the annual UK Asian Music Awards (UK AMAs). http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1032776_uk_asian_music_awards_nominees_announced_ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/live_reviews/s/1033328_spice_girls__men_arena DAVID Beckham's chiselled jaw appeared long before his wife's. If you're going to be 45 minutes late who better to satisfy an audience dominated by women than Golden Balls? http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/live_reviews/s/1033328_spice_girls__men_arena Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1033811_it_couldnt_be_more_posh IT doesn't get more glam... Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria joined Victoria Beckham backstage at M.E.N. Arena ahead of their opening night. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1033811_it_couldnt_be_more_posh Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1031977_catch_jay_sean_near_you British Asian RnB sensation Jay Sean will be meeting fans during a week of HMV instore signings across five cities. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1031977_catch_jay_sean_near_you Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1031557_pizza_boss_has_pop_dream A TAKE AWAY owner is aiming to become the number one pop star in Iran. Foad Assadi has been signed up by one of the Middle Eastern country's biggest recording labels. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1031557_pizza_boss_has_pop_dream Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1030672_tameside_radio_brings_bollywood_flavour A NEW Asian radio presenter is bringing a bit of Bollywood glamour to Tameside. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1030672_tameside_radio_brings_bollywood_flavour Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/rock_and_pop/s/1028311_mia_has_plenty_to_say RAISED among the mean streets of Sri Lanka and Hounslow, London, rapper M.I.A. has lots of topics to talk about. She plays here tonight. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/rock_and_pop/s/1028311_mia_has_plenty_to_say Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1027030_awards_aim_to_be_the_asian_mobos THE UK Asian music industry has launched its own version of the MOBO awards. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1027030_awards_aim_to_be_the_asian_mobos Mon, 03 Dec 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1025109_jay_sean_wins_best_pop_artist_at_us_awards RnB artist Jay Sean was awarded Best Pop Artist at the Bollywood Music & Fashion Awards this weekend. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1025109_jay_sean_wins_best_pop_artist_at_us_awards Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1023673_willl_gig_be_on_the_money IS A ‘fake retirement’ now the greatest publicity weapon in the arsenal of the hip-hop giant? http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1023673_willl_gig_be_on_the_money Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1015/1015154_instant_messenger.html It's like walking into a rap video directed by Quentin Tarantino. There are giant Chinese lanterns swaying from the ceiling, and the bars at the side of this Manhattan club are designed to look like Japanese cottages. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1015/1015154_instant_messenger.html Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1015/1015027_thriller_live.html MICHAEL Jackson is one of the most influential figures to have emerged in the past 40 years of pop. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1015/1015027_thriller_live.html Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1014/1014872_urban_folk_will_bring_creativity_to_city.html URBAN folk music came to Manchester in the build-up for a festival celebrating the city's creative spirit. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1014/1014872_urban_folk_will_bring_creativity_to_city.html Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1014824_desi_hits_with_rishi_rich_online_radio_podcast_deal_ One of the fastest growing South Asian ‘fusion’ websites worldwide, Desihits.com has just signed an exclusive online radio & podcast deal with one of the world’s leading Desi record producers, Rishi Rich. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1014824_desi_hits_with_rishi_rich_online_radio_podcast_deal_ Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1014/1014493_say_hello_to_mrs_jones.html Later this year, singer-songwriter Norah Jones is set to make her acting debut in an eagerly anticipated romantic comedy entitled My Blueberry Nights, starring opposite Jude Law. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1014/1014493_say_hello_to_mrs_jones.html Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1014/1014323_search_for_unsigned_talent_comes_to_manchester_.html BT Digital Music Awards has launched its search for the best new artists and will be coming to Manchester to check out all the acts. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1014/1014323_search_for_unsigned_talent_comes_to_manchester_.html Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/531/531693_mias_back.html "MIA coming back with power," yells rapper Mathangi Arulpragasam midway through the opening track of her second album. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/531/531693_mias_back.html Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/530/530814_salma_sung_her_heart_out.html The winner of Bangladesh's version of Pop Idol, Salma popped in for a curry during a visit to Oldham where she performed to a frenzy crowd. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/530/530814_salma_sung_her_heart_out.html Sun, 29 Jul 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/530/530500_natasha_khan_to_pip_amy_winehouse_for_the_mercury_.html While the safe money is on Amy Winehouse to win this year's Mercury Music Prize, one name keeps cropping up as the act most likely to "do an Antony" - the one that just might sneak up on the inside lane and pip the favourites at the post, just like Antony and the Johnsons did in 2005, when the Kaiser Chiefs were expected to walk it. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/530/530500_natasha_khan_to_pip_amy_winehouse_for_the_mercury_.html Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/529/529703_children_are_the_future.html Desi Dark Child has launched a new project to help orphans throughout the world. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/529/529703_children_are_the_future.html Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/528/528933_mustafa_madness.html FOLLOWING the runaway success of tracks 'To Phir Aao' and 'Tera Mera Rishta' from the forthcoming Bollywood movie 'Awarapan', everyone wants to know about the new singing sensation from Pakistan, Mustafa Zahid. Read the story and listen to this rare interview here … http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/528/528933_mustafa_madness.html Mon, 11 Jun 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/528/528539_educational.html This is a unique and outstanding album featuring a massive range of bhangra artists who have come together to produce not just any peice of work but have created a very 'special dharmik album'. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/528/528539_educational.html Wed, 30 May 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/526/526181_old_skool_classics_a_sure_hit.html THIS 14-track debut by Desi Dark Child features old-skool classics including'Johri' and 'Ikk Dholki' and has a selection of vibes to suit all generations. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/526/526181_old_skool_classics_a_sure_hit.html Wed, 04 Apr 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/521/521356_fans_will_be_pleased_with_rishis_latest.html RISHI Rich's new album The Project, reviewed by DJ Gorilla Chilla http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/521/521356_fans_will_be_pleased_with_rishis_latest.html Mon, 18 Dec 2006 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/521/521355_piracy_is_killing_the_industry.html DJ ZIMMI and DJ Ravi present their music review of the year ... http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/521/521355_piracy_is_killing_the_industry.html Mon, 18 Dec 2006 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/521/521351_drinkdriving_juggy_gets_twoyear_ban.html PUNJABI singer Juggy D has been banned from driving after being caught behind the wheel whilst under the influence of alcohol. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/521/521351_drinkdriving_juggy_gets_twoyear_ban.html Mon, 18 Dec 2006 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/521/521350_fresh_sounds_for_the_city.html TWO enterprising Manchester teenagers have set up their own record label in a bid to create an original UK hip-hop scene in the city. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/521/521350_fresh_sounds_for_the_city.html Mon, 18 Dec 2006 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/521/521349_m2k_make_their_mark.html THERE'S no sibling rivalry when it comes to brother and sister duo M2K who are set to release their debut album. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/521/521349_m2k_make_their_mark.html Mon, 18 Dec 2006 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/515/515847_our_very_own_pop_princess.html A NEW singing talent is set to spice up the musical world as she releases her first album Each To Their Own. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/515/515847_our_very_own_pop_princess.html Thu, 27 Jul 2006 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/515/515846_getting_personal_with_philosophical_masti.html DALER Masti is a well known and talented singer based in Manchester. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/515/515846_getting_personal_with_philosophical_masti.html Thu, 27 Jul 2006 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/507/507387_sounds_of_asia.html Asian Lounge by Putumayo World Music: THIS is a collection of cross-cultural fusions and laid-back beats inspired by the musical traditions of Asia. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/507/507387_sounds_of_asia.html Mon, 19 Dec 2005 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/507/507385_singing_for_womens_rights.html MUSLIM Madonna - Deeyah - is back with a new single after teaming up with LA rapper Young MayLay for 'What Will It Be'. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/507/507385_singing_for_womens_rights.html Mon, 19 Dec 2005 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/503/503387_raghav_joins_fight_against_poverty.html POP sensation Raghav has given his support to Oxfam's 'Make Poverty History' Rakhi campaign. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/503/503387_raghav_joins_fight_against_poverty.html Sun, 28 Aug 2005 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/491/491796_bhangramuffins_back.html IT'S time to feel groovy and get in the party mood this summer with a great sunshine track from reggae legends Apache Indian and Desmond Dekker. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/491/491796_bhangramuffins_back.html Thu, 28 Jul 2005 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/491/491753_shah_rukh_unplugged.html ONE of the UK's most talented and rising Brit-Asian stars Ajay is hoping to bag more concerts with Bollywood King, Shah rukh Khan. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/491/491753_shah_rukh_unplugged.html Wed, 29 Jun 2005 23:00:00 -0000