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Every week, comedian Preet Singh, hosts a guest from the South Asian community to discuss their work in challenging cultural norms and breaking away from the status quo. Topics range from domestic violence to the pursuit of non-traditional careers. Expect laughs, tears and the occasional rant.
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Friday Dec 27, 2019
Friday Dec 27, 2019
Saav the Magician details his creative journey to becoming one of the UK's most prominent brown magicians. He takes us through his story of receiving magic sets as a child, 'coming out' as a magician to his Punjabi family as he decided to pursue magic full-time and now performing for celebrities.
Go and follow Saav!
Instagram: @saavmagician
Twitter: @saavmagician
Youtube: Saavmagician
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Kalbir Bains, Author of 'NOT our daughter! The true story of a daughter-in-law' and winner of the 2018 Asian Women of Achievement, for Social & Humanitarian Award is our guest for this episode! From domestic violence, to multiple award-winner, Kalbir's story details a journey of a woman oppressed to a woman of recognition. Lured into a marriage riddled with extreme cultural tradition, she has broken free to now fight honour based abuse, with the home office, local police forces and even New Scotland Yard. Kalbir also volunteers with the ground-breaking "Southall Black Sisters" and "The Sharan Project."
Southall Black Sisters: https://southallblacksisters.org.uk
The Sharan Project: https://sharan.org.uk
Go and follow Kalbir!
Instagram: @kalbir_bains
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Simi and Mona (mother and daughter) discuss the breakdown of Simi’s traditional arranged marriage.
Simi (well educated and attractive) should have been the perfect match for her successful new husband, but even as early as her wedding night, she became wary of her husbands dependency on Marijuana. Simi details a 15 year period of domestic abuse and drug addiction set in an affluent Surrey suburb. However, Simi goes into detail about how she was able to escape and build a successful, happy, healthy life after the abuse. Mona her daughter provides her perspective on how her parents relationship effected her, from court appearances to her own abusive relationship.
This story is one all too familiar to many women. It is estimated by ONS that over 1.3m women in the UK suffer from Domestic Violence. Sadly, domestic violence and honour based abuse is rife in the South Asian community.
Simi and Mona’s message? There is help out there. Please don’t suffer in silence. https://www.refuge.org.uk
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
This weeks guest is the unparalleled singer, song writer, rapper and fashion designer Inderpaul Sandhu.
With features on the BBC, collaborations with Adidas x Pharrell and multiple awards, Inderpaul’s destined for the big time.
Hailing from East London and combining talent, unrelenting ambition, with an immigrant work-ethic, he has earned his stripes to part wisdom, advice and the odd life story or two.
With fascinating insights into his inspirations, mantras, as well as a number of ups and downs, Inderpaul’s appearance is one not to be missed!
“Letter to Self” the first single off the upcoming release “The Colindale Tape” has received a great reception. “The Colindale Tape” will be out on 16th January 2020.
Go and follow Inderpaul and check out his music on Spotify / Apple Music: http://smarturl.it/lettertoself
https://www.youtube.com/inderpaulsandhu
https://www.instagram.com/inderpaul_s...
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
This weeks guest is international DJ and hit producer DJ Harpz.
Born and raised in Leicester, Harpz opens up about his beginnings as a 15 year old club DJ and the vital early support from his mother.
Harpz went from napping through his exams to having sell out global tours. Harpz shares his love for music, hate for the “bro you got an aux cable” crew, breaking into the main stream, the state of UK bhangra and shows off his hip hop knowledge.
Go and follow DJ Harpz!
Instagram: @djharpz
Twitter: @djharpz
Music available on all platforms
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Fellow comedian Raj Poojara joins Preet this week to talk the UK comedy scene, building an identity in comedy (while also being mistaken for other brown comedians), and how old, Indian mystics are able to take advantage of disenfranchised white people.
Go and follow Raj!
Instagram: @lord_rajj
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
This week the tables are turned as Mona speaks to our very own Preet. He opens up about heartache, mental health and the challenge to cope in a society where men are expected to be a certain way.
The South Asian community in particular prescribes to the notion that brown men don't cry (well shouldn't cry.)
The journey to healing and self care has not been an easy one. We discuss how with time and attention there is always light at the end of the tunnel via the right coping strategies, a healthy support network and harnessing your energy in a positive way.
Everyone goes through dark times, but there's always a way out.
Help and support:
mind.org.uk
samaritans.org
sikhforgiveness.com
Further reading: https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/res...
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Off the back of her latest release “Lighter” Swaati visits Samosa Chats and discusses finding your purpose, the need to create art, Swaati’s beliefs on the universe and even a little conspiracy talk. She also speaks candidly about her mental health and how this has impacted her life and creative process.
This is a really interesting look at the personal story of a truly creative musician who's not afraid to do things a little differently.
Go and follow Swaati:
Instagram: @Swaatiofficial
Listen to her new song: Lighter - Swaati x SubSteppers
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
This weeks guest Daman Bamrah brings the laughs with his take on hot issues. Him and Preet go over outrage culture, racism, Louis CK, being mistaken for each other and the tribulations of being a brown comedian on the UK comedy circuit.
Go and follow Daman:
Instagram: @daman_bamrah
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
From challenging the modesty laws in Singapore to starring in a Netflix show Sukki Singapora has demonstrated incredible determination and drive to be unique.
First discovering Burlesque in a comedy club in Manchester, Sukki started exploring her own sensuality and empowerment before using her learnings to play a key role in the relaxing of Singapore’s modesty laws. The movement that Sukki spearheaded lead to her becoming the first burlesque artist to perform in Singapore.
The discussion focuses on the impact Burlesque had on her relationships with family, the difficulties of challenging social norms, and the work rate required to star in a Netflix show.
Go and follow Sukki:
@Sukkisingapora
Check out Singapore Social on Netflix!