2008 - 2009 PARTICIPANTS |
 | DJ Rekha Musician Cultural Power: Music DJ Rekha, also known as Rekha Malhotra, is a New York-based musician who is credited with singlehandedly bringing bhangra music to the United States. Since 1997, she has showcased her work monthly at S.O.B.’s on Varick Street in an event called Basement Bhangra. Her most recent album, DJ Rekha Presents Basement Bhangra features performers and musicians like Wyclef Jean, Panjabi MC, and Bikram Singh. She has also been the NYU Asian/Pacific/American Artist in Residence, and taught classes on South Asian Popular culture. |
