Huddled together under pop-up tents in a city square under glittering glass highrises, pounded by hail and rain, the Punjabi community of Surrey, British Columbia, gathers for the annual 5X Fest, a ...
Not too long ago, Punjabi pop music was the quintessential soundtrack at weddings, restaurants, and nightclubs across India. Today, those same beats are being echoed across Coachella’s main stage, ...
Punjabi music is not just rhythm; it's identity. At the core of that identity are the characteristic instruments that have been defining Punjabi culture for centuries. These instruments are no longer ...
"I was told to keep Karan off my lineup or I wouldn't get my permits," says Surrey festival director Tarun Nayar about local boy made huge, Karan Aujla, pictured here accepting a JUNO award earlier ...