Week 10: Reading and Discussion Questions:

1. (268) Who is Bally Sagoo? What were his musical influences?

2. (269) Who is Radical Sista? What were her musical influences?

3. (270) Why did the Bhangra scene explode in the 1980s?

4. (270) Why did “Asian gigs” change the music scene in the 1980s?

5. (271) According to Mukhtar, Bally, and Ranjit, what kinds of problems emerged in the Asian gigs?

6. (272) How did Ranjit start DJing?

7. (274) Discuss the different styles of music Ranjit plays to different audiences?

8. (275) What has been the impact of Bally’s desire to “westernize” his music?

9. (281) Why is it important for Ranjit to wear “Asian gear” (ie Indian clothes, sari, etc) when she DJs?

10. (281) Why does Ranjit call herself Radical Sista?

11. (287-288) Why does Karsh Kale call his music “Asian Massive”?

12. (288) What are the techniques used to create Asian Massive?

13. (289) What are the origins of the “Asian Underground”?

14. What type of music influenced Talvin Singh?

Discussion Questions:

1. Please discuss the idea of “re-mixing identities”? How can “identities be remade on the dance floor”?

2. Please discuss your interpretation of what “multi-racist” means. How does this idea compare with “multi-cultural”?

3. Discuss how Bally, Ranjit, and others interpret the impact of racism in British society?

4. Discuss the types of difficulties facing Asians? Discuss the difficulties facing Asian women who DJ?

5. Discuss the types of critiques proposed by ADF. What are some resolutions proposed by ADF?

6. Please apply the “integrated analysis activity” for “Analyzing Music” in the Course Guide & Writer’s Handbook to discuss one or more song lyrics by the Asian Dub Foundation (“Black and White,” “Hypocrite,” “Free Satpal Ram,” “Operation Eagle Eye,” “Change).

7. Are there any similarities between punk music and Asian music? Discuss.

8. Is Asian music part of a public or counterpublic? How would you decide?