Event Item: 00035

Soho Road to the Punjab

Exhibition: 17th Jul 2007 to 22nd Sep 2007

Source: http://www.soas.ac.uk

Presented with PUNCH as part of their 10 years celebrations the exhibition 'From Soho Road to the Punjab' will explore the traditions and heritage of Bhangra, and the impact it has had on the growth and development of popular music culture to this day. In addition, there will be a series of complementary education workshops relating to the exhibition in order to encourage the preservation and celebration of Bhangra.

Being presented at The Brunei Gallery, School of Oriental and African Studies in London.

The exhibition will consist of archive materials featuring bands, musicians, and producers, from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s; who have played a major role in the Bhangra music industry. A great deal of these materials will be centred on the UK's cosmopolitan cities including London, Birmingham and Manchester.

DCS Rule Britannia This exhibition aims to illustrate the origins of Bhangra from the Punjab in India; to its empowering status in British Asian society today; through images, articles, publications and music, collected and archived over last 30 years tracing Bhangra culture and influence both within and outside the Asian community in the U.K over the past 50 years. Showcasing previously unseen photographs and club flyers, rare albums, authentic instruments, awards and costumes, 'Soho Road to the Punjab' gives you backstage access to the unstoppable world journey of UK Bhangra music.

Brunei Gallery, SOAS, University of London, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London.