Italian Bhangra Teams?

[HdBrar]

What do you guys think of Italian bhangra teams/groups? I recently noticed that their is a general interest in Italy, especially amongst the Punjabi/Indian community there, to have bhangra performances.


I'm just curious to where this is leading too. Do you guys think it might lead to more attention to bhangra in Italy? Perhaps gain enough momentum to get big and even compete on a world stage? Maybe possibly have on going bhangra competitions there?


The only countries I can think of that actually do anything big with bhangra is America, Canada, UK and India. (And that's specifically pertaining to teams and competitions, not music. Who knows, could we see a Punjabi singer emerge from Italia? )


Here's a video of a group that was posted recently.

Bhangra Italia - Bhangra Boys The Sons of Punjab

Bhangra Italia - Bhangra Boys The Sons of Punjab 2

 

[SEP BCN]

Hi!!!


I don't know in Italy, but for example in Spain punjabi/indian community has increased a lot in the last years and of course that increases their culture activity. In Barcelona, for example, we have been working during years, just to explain what Bhangra is, in little permormances or cultural events, not only for punjabis or indians.


Spanich people has developed some interest in this dance, after this Bollywood boom... but this is nice, because even when they don't know exactly how this dance is, at least they know the word... "Bhangra" and they try to learn it!!! We have now 5 or 6 groups of people taking lessons already (always spanish people) and we are very proud of it.


Anyway, organizing competitions is far, veeery far!! Punjabi community is bigger than before, but too little, too humble. But we keep trying to dance and make people know about Bhangra, and who knows, maybe next generation will have all that competitions =)

 

[campy614]

... Of course I would post on this thread. Watching this video just reminds me that I was probably born in the wrong country.

It wouldn't surprise me if bhangra does become increasingly popular over the years. For one thing you have plenty of Punjabi/desi students who study abroad in the area, and for another the Punjabi/desi population itself is increasing. It might not become popular at the rate that it did in Canada/USA/England, but slowly interest will build. It would probably start in the universities (since this is more likely where people are exposed to performing arts of different cultures), and then before you know it Sarina Jain will be teaching a class in a studio somewhere inside Vatican City (As much as I'm joking, Sarina if this actually becomes a thing-HIRE ME!!!!!! I HAVE TONS OF EXPERIENCE!!!!).

I watched the videos-I didn't think they were that bad. A few synchronization issues, but ok performance.

 

[rajkaran]

Let's not forget Australia that has a small handful of teams. I know Melbourne has at least one. I also know that Singapore and Malaysia have a team or two that perform internationally (culture shows, weddings, etc.).

 

[GSingh]

Who knows, could we see a Punjabi singer emerge from Italia? )

We already have! ATT DE SHAUKEEN [OFFICIAL PROMO] - AMAR SAJAALPURI - RED ALERT

 

[PartyJatt]

... Of course I would post on this thread. Watching this video just reminds me that I was probably born in the wrong country.

It wouldn't surprise me if bhangra does become increasingly popular over the years. For one thing you have plenty of Punjabi/desi students who study abroad in the area, and for another the Punjabi/desi population itself is increasing. It might not become popular at the rate that it did in Canada/USA/England, but slowly interest will build. It would probably start in the universities (since this is more likely where people are exposed to performing arts of different cultures), and then before you know it Sarina Jain will be teaching a class in a studio somewhere inside Vatican City (As much as I'm joking, Sarina if this actually becomes a thing-HIRE ME!!!!!! I HAVE TONS OF EXPERIENCE!!!!).

I watched the videos-I didn't think they were that bad. A few synchronization issues, but ok performance.

You would......

There's a bunch of bhangra teams everywhere. Singapore actually has a couple of teams. Thing about the teams from outside the United States, they usually end up going live and have a 10 minute performance. I personally love the fact that bhangra is spreading across the globe!

 

[Hoya Singh]

Had no idea there were teams in Europe. Now i can study abroad in Barca this fall without missing out on bhangra for 5 months

 

[voxanimus]

wait wait amar sajaalpuri is italian? no way.


on a related note, i've always wondered why there isn't a larger bhangra scene in Australia. all accounts point to a very large punjabi/desi community there, but there's little to no word of teams or performances coming out of there...

 

[mrchicity]

Here's another question: Does Romesh now make outfits for every single team in the world?? I swear I haven't seen a single team (except VCU) in the past couple years that doesn't have vardiyaan from him.

 

[Sue Sylvester]

on a related note, i've always wondered why there isn't a larger bhangra scene in Australia. all accounts point to a very large punjabi/desi community there, but there's little to no word of teams or performances coming out of there...

Oh, there has definitely been a scene there in the last few years with a few major competitions and a handful of capable of teams. Search "Nachda Punjab Sydney" on Youtube - a competition in Sydney for the last 3 years or so, most recently taking place at a larger auditorium, and you'll find plenty of videos of various teams.

 

[Howie Magz]

This is awesome!!! The spread of punjabi culture across the world =). It be great if bhangra gets popular enough that it could be more recognized by society. Like how hip hop exploded and is even taught at various universities and dance studios.

 

[dem-tings]

There are teams in the Caribbeans American and Canadian students attend schools on various islands and I know of 3-4 teams. I was on one of them. Not anything big but I just wanted to put it out there that bhangra lives in the Caribbeans as well!

 

[Ashveer]

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90% of employees in one region alone


With certain kinds of labor shortages and everyone wanting to leave Punjab, it makes sense.

 

[HdBrar]

I found some more goodies.


icc Bergamo bhangra group 2



italy kabaddi and icc bergmo bhangra group_1.flv

 

[Kenny_Gill]

doesn't surprise me, Punjabi population in Italy is huge

 

[tsinghj]

There is a bhangra scene slowly but surely emerging in Australia. We now also have producers and singers with the likes of Pav Dharia, Devinder Dharia, Mofolactic, Jesta, Babbal Rai and MOBmusic (as far as I know). In terms of bhangra teams, there aren't too many at the moment, but I guess over time the younger kids will get more involved and the scene will get bigger.

 

[voxanimus]

There is a bhangra scene slowly but surely emerging in Australia. We now also have producers and singers with the likes of Pav Dharia, Devinder Dharia, Mofolactic, Jesta, Babbal Rai and MOBmusic (as far as I know). In terms of bhangra teams, there aren't too many at the moment, but I guess over time the younger kids will get more involved and the scene will get bigger.

Pav Dharia is Australian? he's amazing

 

[tsinghj]

There is a bhangra scene slowly but surely emerging in Australia. We now also have producers and singers with the likes of Pav Dharia, Devinder Dharia, Mofolactic, Jesta, Babbal Rai and MOBmusic (as far as I know). In terms of bhangra teams, there aren't too many at the moment, but I guess over time the younger kids will get more involved and the scene will get bigger.

Pav Dharia is Australian? he's amazing

yeah dude, he's from Sydney but residing in Melbourne now. Devinder Dharia is also his dad and was taught to sing by Yamla Jatt