DJ Rekha

About

I see every dance floor as more than a party—it's a spot where stories, culture, and community come alive. When I speak or run workshops, I bring the energy of nightlife into spaces where we can actually talk and learn from each other. Whether I’m at a university, museum, or community center, it’s all about connecting our roots to what’s happening now.

What We Can Explore

I’m all about getting real. My sessions go deep into the history of Bhangra and how South Asian sounds moved from Punjab to the streets and clubs of NYC. We chat about the desi diaspora, building chosen family, and making our own space here. I love digging into how art and activism mix—like turning a dance floor into a place for change, or archiving moments from my Basement Bhangra parties for NYU.

Want something hands-on? I’ve got you—think Bhangra dance class, filmi classics deep listening session, or a South Asian music history workshop. For the academic heads, I do lectures tying music, city life, and culture together. If there’s a film screening, I’m up for Q&A about identity and art.

Who I Roll With

I’ve worked with Brooklyn Museum, Lincoln Center, NYU, Museum of the Moving Image, DRUM, Sakhi, and a bunch of other folks who care about community and culture.

Why I Do This

At the end of the day, it’s about building something real and celebrating what makes us us. Yaar, jab basement bhangra hota tha na, sab ek saath boliyan gaate the (When Basement Bhangra was on, we’d all sing together). If you want to connect or share your story, I’m here for it.