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with Aina: South Asian women in music

Aina celebrates South Asian women in music, from legendary voices to rising stars, recognising the talent, creativity and achievements of women breaking boundaries.

Who are the women behind the South Asian songs that have soundtracked our lives? Aina celebrates the iconic voices, trailblazers and rising stars making their mark on the music industry. From legends like Asha Bhosle, Shazia Manzoor and Naseebo Lal, to exciting new artists pushing boundaries across pop, R&B and global sounds, this episode shines a spotlight on the women whose talent deserves to be heard. Aina celebrates their creativity, individuality and achievements and reminds us to give these phenomenal artists their flowers. Plus, expect a feel-good mix of Bollywood, Punjabi, Pakistani and global sounds.

Produced in Birmingham by Voxwave for BBC Asian Network.

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Music Played

  • Bally Jagpal & Shazia Manzoor

    Aaja Sohneya

    • Dark & Dangerous.
    • Moviebox.

  • Asha Bhosle

    Sharara (from Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai)

    • Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai.
    • Saregama.

  • Raf Saperra & Naseebo Lal

    Jatti Lahore Di

    • Ruff Around The Edges.
    • Fatboy Records Limited.

  • Falguni Pathak

    Chudi

    • Universal Music India Pvt. Ltd..

  • Sunidhi Chauhan

    Halkat Jawani

    • Heroine.
    • Sony Music.

  • Aanchal Tyagi & Abhijeet Srivastava

    HISAAB

    • Universal Music India Pvt. Ltd..

  • Simar

    Billo

    • Billo.
    • Billo Records.
    • 1.

  • Nazia Hassan

    Aap Jaisa Koi

    • Qurbani.
    • Universal Music India.

  • Shamur, Rashmeet Kaur & IP Singh

    Nadiyon Paar (from Roohi)

    • Roohi.
    • Sony Music India.

  • Meesha Shafi

    Hot Mango Chutney Sauce

    • Meesha Shafi.

  • Jasmine Sandlas & Manni Sandhu

    Panjeba

    • Collab Creations.

  • Kavita Krishnamurthy & Shreya Ghoshal

    Dola Re Dola (from Devdas)

    • Devdas.
    • Universal Music India.

  • M.I.A.

    Bad Girls

    • Mercury.

  • MONOH & Pritt

    Fendi

  • Raj Hayre, Miss Pooja, DesiFrenzy & Shxxn

    Top Da Shikari

    • For The Culture.
    • Empyr Music.
    • 2.

  • Panjabi Hit Squad & Ms Scandalous

    Hai Hai

    • Major Moves.

Broadcasts

  • Yesterday22:00
    BBC Asian Network
  • Saturday07:00
    BBC Asian Network
  • Tue 17 Nov 202606:00
    BBC Asian Network