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Bhangra is a folk dance of Punjab and an integral part of Punjabi culture. It is a vibrant dance with dhol (drums), boliyan (lyrical couplets), and it is typically performed during the harvest season and festive occasions. On Baisakhi, the harvest festival, entire villages fire up in the spirit of Bhangra. Bhangra is often used to describe many different and distinct folk dances - bhangra, giddha, jhummer, etc. Bhangra is typically performed by men and is centered on the dhol. It often includes props (sticks, chimtas, etc.) and acrobatics.
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[One] famous young Bhangra super star is Bhinda Jatt, "the Folk Warrior of California." Jatt, whose style reminds many of Bains, started his career alongside his brother Kaiser, an excellent dhol player. Their first album was a huge success.
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Cornell Bhangra is gearing up for its big show, Pao Bhangra 6, with 10 different exhibition teams, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Barton Hall. One of the largest events on campus, Pao Bhangra's audience topped 2,000 last year. Proceeds from the annual show help with travel expenses.
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One of the main champions of the Bhangra scene is New York based DJ Rekha, who Newsweek Magazine calls one of the most influential South Asians in the United States. Her internationally known Basement Bhangra party has exposed Manhattan nightlife to an entirely new sound. In October, she released a Basement Bhangra album which features her original productions and guest appearances by artist like Wyclef Jean.
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In Washington, D.C., the Bhangra Blowout has become one of the largest events of its kind. The competition, started by George Washington University students 11 years ago, attracted teams from nine colleges this year to the capital’s giant DAR Constitution Hall. New York University won this year’s battle, which took place at the end of March.
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Bhangra singers hail from many parts of the world. Many popular artists from South Asia include Surjit Bindrakhia, Surinder Shinda, Manmohan Warris, A.S. Kang, Jagmohan Kaur, Hans Raj Hans, Kuldip Manak, Gurdass Mann, Ranjit Mani, Sardool Sikander, Daler Mehndi, Sarabjeet Cheema, Harbhajan Mann, and Amar Arshi.
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