Kuljit Bhamra
Kuljit Bhamra MBE Hon DMus (born 1959) is a British composer, record producer and musician whose main instrument is the tabla. He is best known as one of the record producers who pioneered the British Bhangra sound and for his many collaborations with musicians from different genres and continents. His MBE was awarded in the Queen's Birthday Honour's List 2009 with the citation For services to Bhangra and British Asian Music. In July 2010 he was awarded an honorary Doctorate by the University of Exeter.
Early life and influences
Born in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1959, His grandfather was an Indian artisan sent to Kenya by the British Raj. Bhamra contracted polio when he was one year old, which affected his left leg. This disability eventually led him to play the tabla whilst seated (similar to a drummer playing a drum kit) rather than seated on the floor – the usual practice for tabla players.
Bhamra's father had gone to England to study civil engineering and in 1961 Kuljit and his mother joined him there. In 1968 they settled in Southall which has been Bhamra's home town ever since.
Podcasts:
Kuljit Bhamra
ALBUMS
- Durga Rising: An Indo-Jazz Adventure released: 2012
- Bhangra Latina released: 2008
- Burning at Melting Point released: 2003
- Himalya Dawn released:
Burning at Melting Point
Released 2003- Not Pyramid Selling
- Sanjit's Story
- Bhangra High Life
- Tabla Motown
- Jalebi Junction
- Country & Eastern
- Tikka Tikka Toon Toon
- Something Bitter Sweet
- Black Marigolds (intro)
- Black Marigolds
- Prayer
- Soft Sea Calling
- Roses & Wine
- Rickshaw Rider
- Seventh Heaven
- pAarti
- The Madras Touch
- Bolly Mixtures
- Gulab Jammin in South Hell
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Could You Be
by: MarioLisa had me thinkin that she was the only one for me
And Nikki had those angel eyes
that changed my mind
the day she looked at me
Then outta nowhere you came walking in my life
you really blew my mind
Now I don't care about those other girls
it's only u I need in my world baby....
[Chorus:]
Excuse me my cu-tie
tell me could u be the kinda shorty just for me
my everlasting meant to be
(oh girl) oh girl (Mario)
From the moment I saw u (My heart starts racing)
and I can't let u walk away
So won't you tell me girl (girl)
could u the kinda cutie that I need
My one my destiny (Mario) lil lady tell me could u be
[Verse 2:]
Not sayin Trina wasn't cool
but u changed my point of view baby
Chantel was nice sweet and everythang
but nothin compares to u (yeaah)
U stole my heart and I'm torn apart
I don't wanna cause the pain girl
I would gladly throw it all away
for what I found in u today
[Chorus:]
Excuse me, my cu-tie (cu-tie uh-uh)
tell me could u be the kinda shorty just for me
my everlasting meant to be (oh girl) oh girl (Mario)
From the moment I saw u (My heart starts racing)
I can't let u walk away
So won't you tell me girl (girl)
could u the kinda cutie that I need
My one my destiny lil lady tell me could u be
[Vamp:]
Ohh u could be my summer thang
And there's a price that won't tell me
have I finally, finally found u baby
[Mario:]
You see I've been a playa
but I'm tired of playin
Been waitin for a love like u
And I'm not fakin (I'm not fakin)
You came into my life and I feel so brand new (so brand new)
I'm so thankful for u girl I swear
[Chorus:]
Excuse me, my cu-tie tell me
could u be the kinda shorty just for me
my everlasting meant to be (mmm meant to be) (oh girl) oh girl (Mario)
From the moment I saw u (heyyaayy) (My heart starts racing)
Can't let u walk away
So won't you tell me girl (girl)
could u the kinda cutie that I need
My one my destiny lil lady tell me could u be
Excuse me, my cu-tie tell me
could u be the kinda shorty just for me
my everlasting meant to be (mmm meant to be) (oh girl) oh girl (Mario)
From the moment I saw u (heyyaayy) (My heart starts racing)
and I can't let u walk away
So won't you tell me girl (girl)
could u the kinda cutie that I need
My one my destiny lil lady tell me could u be
[Mario]
Say u'll love it baby
[Repeat til fades out]